1. Intro to Patient Care

What is a key goal of patient care for residents or patients?

• To maximize patient independence and well-being

• To limit patient interaction

• To increase paperwork

• To reduce staff workload

Which of the following is part of the patient care approach?

• Ignoring patient preferences

• Involving patients in their care decisions

• Focusing only on medication

• Limiting communication with families

Why is regulatory compliance important in a long-term care facility?

• It ensures the facility is profitable

• It guarantees patient safety and quality of care

• It reduces the need for staff training

• It eliminates the need for documentation

Which part of Medicare covers prescription drugs?

• Part A

• Part B

• Part C

• Part D

A family is seeking a facility for their elderly parent who is unable to take care of daily living needs due to chronic illness. Which type of facility would be most appropriate and why?

• Adult Day Center, because it provides overnight care

• Long-Term Care Facility, because it offers supervised nursing care for those unable to care for themselves

• Home Health Care, because it only provides short-term services

• Hospice Care, because it is for terminally ill patients

What does the word "laser" stand for in the context of Low-Level Laser Therapy?

• Light Amplification for the Stimulated Emission of Radiation

• Low Amplitude Sound Emission Radiation

• Laser Application for Skin Enhancement and Repair

• Light Application for Surgical Energy Release

What is the main function of the device shown in the image?

• To provide mechanical intermittent compression

• To deliver electrical stimulation

• To immobilize the limb

• To apply heat therapy

A patient with which of the following conditions should NOT receive mechanical spinal traction?

• Osteoporosis

• Muscle spasm

• Joint stiffness

• Nerve root compression

What is the purpose of using a coupling gel in therapeutic ultrasound?

• To cool the skin

• To allow ultrasound waves to pass through the air into the treatment area

• To increase the intensity of the ultrasound waves

• To reduce the frequency of the ultrasound waves

What should be done if the desired result of a contrast bath is vasoconstriction?

• End the session with hot application

• End the session with cold application

• Alternate between hot and cold indefinitely

• Use only hot water