Long-Term Care Quiz

What is the primary focus of long-term care (LTC)?

• Short-term medical treatment

• 24-hour skilled care

• Emergency care

• Outpatient services

What term is often used to refer to people living in long-term care facilities?

• Patients

• Clients

• Residents

• Guests

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

• Acute conditions

• Chronic conditions

• Temporary conditions

• Infectious conditions

What does a terminal illness mean in the context of long-term care?

• The illness is curable

• The illness will eventually cause death

• The illness is temporary

• The illness requires no treatment

What type of care is provided in a person's home for those who are older or chronically ill?

• Home health care

• Acute care

• Hospice care

• Rehabilitation care

Which type of care is given in hospitals for people who require immediate care for illnesses or injuries?

• Subacute care

• Acute care

• Outpatient care

• Adult day services

What is the main purpose of assisted living facilities?

• To provide 24-hour skilled care

• To offer a homelike environment with some help for daily tasks

• To provide immediate care for injuries

• To offer hospice care for terminally ill patients

What type of care is given to people who need less care than for an acute illness but more than for a chronic illness?

• Hospice care

• Subacute care

• Rehabilitation care

• Adult day services

Which type of care is provided for people who have six months or less to live?

• Home health care

• Subacute care

• Hospice care

• Outpatient care

What are activities of daily living (ADLs) in a long-term care facility?

• Specialized medical procedures

• Daily personal care tasks

• Recreational activities

• Financial planning services