Healthcare Facilities 10/17

A patient suddenly experiences uncontrollable vomiting and severe dehydration. He is conscious and still breathing normally. What is the most appropriate facility?

• World Health Organization

• ER (Emergency Room)

• Hospice

• Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)

Which term describes a condition that has returned to the patient's normal and is under control, and is not actively deteriorating?

• Acute

• Chronic

• Unstable

• Stable

The primary difference between a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) and an Assisted Living Facility (ALF) is that the SNF provides:

• Daily physical therapy and medication reminders, showing specialized training.

• Long-term residency and social activities only.

• Assistance with housekeeping and simple ADLs.

• Daily, complex medical care (e.g., IV antibiotics, wound care, respiratory therapy).

Which activity would classify a patient as needing assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)?

• Requiring assistance with daily range-of-motion exercises prescribed by a physical therapist.

• Needing help with filing insurance claims or managing complex finances.

• Requiring supervision or physical assistance to safely take a shower or dress.

• Having to be transported to a hospital via ambulance due to a fall.

The primary distinction between a Medical Office (PCP) and an Urgent Care Center (UC) lies in their focus on patient condition and access. The PCP focuses mainly on chronic management and preventive care, while the UC is designed to treat conditions that are:

• Acute and occur outside of regular business hours.

• Chronic and require 24-hour monitoring.

• Unstable and require the use of a surgical suite.

• Stable but require long-term, residential placement.

A patient who lives in a communal setting, requires no assistance with ADLs, and manages all of their own care and meals is most likely living in:

• Assisted Living Facility

• Independent Living Facility

• Nursing Home

• Group Home

A 55-year-old patient who has chronic hypertension goes to their PCP for a routine medication refill. What is the status of this patient's hypertension at the time of the appointment?

• Acute and Stable

• Acute and Unstable

• Chronic and Unstable

• Chronic and Stable

One week later, the same patient from the scenario above starts having acute, severe chest pain, sweating, and shortness of breath. Where should the patient go immediately?

• Primary Care Physician (PCP)

• Urgent Care Center (UC)

• Emergency Department (ED) / Hospital

• Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)

Which word in the previous question (Q12) most clearly indicated to healthcare staff that the patient's condition had changed status and required immediate, higher-level care?

• Chronic

• Chest pain

• Acute

• Hypertension

A 68-year-old lady has recovered from a mild stroke. She is now able to dress, bathe, and feed herself without assistance but is lonely and wants to live in a community setting around other seniors. What is the most appropriate residential setting?

• Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)

• Assisted Living Facility (ALF)

• Home Health Services

• Independent Living Facility (ILF)