Long Term Care Quiz

What is Long Term Care (LTC)?

• Care provided in a hospital for short-term illnesses

• Care given in long-term care facilities for people who need 24-hour skilled care

• Home care provided by family members

• Emergency care provided by paramedics

What does skilled care involve?

• Care provided by family members

• Medically necessary care given by skilled nurses or therapists

• Unskilled care provided by volunteers

• Occasional check-ups by a doctor

What is the typical length of stay in a healthcare facility for long-term care?

• A few hours

• A few days or months, or longer than six months

• One week

• One year

What does terminal illness mean?

• The illness will eventually cause death

• The illness is easily curable

• The illness is temporary

• The illness has no symptoms

What type of conditions do most people in long-term care facilities have?

• Temporary conditions

• Chronic conditions

• Acute conditions

• No medical conditions

What is included in chronic conditions in long-term care?

• Temporary injuries

• Physical disabilities, heart disease, and dementias

• Common colds

• Seasonal allergies

Where is home health care provided?

• In a hospital

• In a person's home

• In a community center

• In a school

What is the purpose of assisted living facilities?

• To provide 24-hour skilled care

• To help with daily tasks like showering, meals, and dressing

• To offer emergency medical services

• To provide temporary shelter

What is subacute care used for?

• People who need more care than chronic illness but less than acute illness

• People who need emergency care

• People who need no medical care

• People who need only psychological support

Where is acute care typically provided?

• In a person's home

• In hospitals or ambulatory surgical centers

• In community centers

• In schools