Unit 34: The Organization Of Home Care
World War 2 brought about: A. an increase in the need of more technical care B. widespread use of antibiotics C. a limited supply of health care workers D. construction of hundreds of nursing homes
A. an increase in the need for more technical care
The person receiving home health care is called the: A. client B. patient C. resident D. recipient
A. client
The case manager:
A. is a social worker who coordinates the care of each client
OASIS is the:
A. medicare data collection tool
The demand for home care is increasing because A. hospitals are overcrowded B. there are fewer physicians C. people prefer being cared for in their homes D. families always do some of the nursing care
C. people prefer being cared for in their own home
(True/False) The demand for home care has decreased within the past few years
False
(True/False) The physician acts as a care coordinator for the client's home care
False
(True/False) World War 1 stimulated the enrollment of students in hospital-based nursing programs
False
Only nurses and nursing assistants are employed in home health care
False
(True/False) Documentation is an important responsibility of the home care assistant
True
(True/False) Home health assistants are expected to provide direct client care
True
(True/False) Many new hospitals were built after World War 2
True
(True/False) The home health assistant is responsible for completing periodic assessments of the client
True
(True/False) The home health care assistant may have the opportunity for part time employment
True
The client may receive the services of a physical therapist
True
Home care assistants must be able to: A. know how to care for family pets B. make accurate observations C. manage the household bills D. drive the client's car
B. make accurate observations
Members of the home care team include: A. housekeepers B. the family C. laundry workers D. gardeners
B. the family
Time management is important because: A. you can get home earlier B. you may have more than one client to care for during your shift C. the client may have other business to tend to D. the agency will make more money if you work faster
B. you may have more than one client to care for during your shift
