LTC, home health, Rehab fundamentals exam

What is the primary purpose of a Skilled nursing facility (SNF)?

Provide short-term, goal-oriented rehab

Which client would be the BEST candidate for a SNF?

A client recovering from hip replacement who needs physical therapy

Which service is commonly provided by an SNF?

Physical and occupational therapy

A client has a chronic disability and needs assistance with bathing, dressing, and toileting. Which setting is most appropiate?

Long term care facility

What is the primary purpose of a log term care (LTC) facility?

Ongoing residential care for clients that cannot live own their own

Which client would be most appropriate for LTC?

A client with chronic disabilities needing ongoing ADL assistance

Which service is commonly associated with an LTC facility?

24/7 supervision

Which client would not be appropriate for a typical LTC facility?

A client requiring prolonged ventilator management

What is the primary purpose of a long term care hospital (LTCH)?

Extended hospital level care for medically complex clients

Which client is the best candidate for LTCH?

A client requiring prolonged ventilation

Which service is most characteristic of an LTCH?

Ventilator management

A client has severe burns requiring extended wound care and complex medical treatment. Which setting is most appropriate?

LTCH

What is the primary purpose of home health care?

Maintain independence at home with intermittent skilled services

Which client would most likely benefit from home health care?

A stable client discharged after surgery who needs nursing visits

Which intervention can be provided through home health care?

Wound care

A client needs IV antibiotics and wound care but is stable enough to remain at home. Which setting is most appropriate?

Home health care

What is the primary purpose of an acute care hospital?

Immediate, short-term treatment of severe or urgent conditions

Which client should be cared for in an acute care hospital?

A client experiencing an acute medical emergencyW

Which is NOT an appropriate purpose of an acute care hospital?

Long term ADL support

Which is a major purpose of primary care?

Preventive care and chronic disease management

Which activity is most appropriate for primary care?

Routine examination and chronic disease management

A client needs coordination with specialists and adjustment of medications for a chronic condition. Which setting is most appropriate?

Primary care

What is the primary purpose community care?

Provide outpatient and home-based support to maintain independence

Which statement best describes respite care?

It provides temporary relief caregivers

A family caregiver needs a temporary break from caring for a loved one. Which service should the nurse recommend?

Respite care