Hartman's Nursing assistant Care The basics.pdf, Exams of Nursing

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Hartman's Nursing assistant Care The Basics Chapter 1 Long-term care - correct answer Given in long term care facilities for persons who need 24-hour skilled care Skilled care - correct answer Medically necessary care given by a skilled nurse or therapist Length of stay - correct answer Number of days a person stays in a care facility Terminal illness - correct answer An illness that will eventually cause death Chronic condition - correct answer A condition lasting a long period of time, even a lifetime Diagnoses - correct answer Medical conditions determined by a doctor Home health care - correct answer Provided in a person's home Assisted living - correct answer Residences for people who need some help with daily care Adult day services - correct answer people who need some help and supervision during certain hours Acute care - correct answer 24 hour skilled care given in hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers.