Oregon Certified Nursing Assistant State Practice Exam

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Which of the following statements is true of long-term care?

People with terminal illnesses do not live in long-term care facilities.

Most conditions in long-term care facilities are chronic.

The statement regarding long-term care being primarily comprised of chronic conditions is accurate. Long-term care is designed to support individuals who have ongoing health issues that require assistance over extended periods. These situations often relate to chronic illnesses, disabilities, or conditions such as dementia, which require more continuous, specialized care than what is typically provided for short-term or acute medical problems.

Understanding that most residents in long-term care facilities are dealing with chronic conditions highlights the nature of the care and support they need. This includes not only help with daily living activities but also management of healthcare needs associated with these persistent conditions.

The other statements touch on different aspects of long-term care but are not reflective of the general reality that individuals in these facilities often live with ongoing health challenges that do not resolve quickly. Long-term care can also involve necessary adaptations to allow people to remain in their own homes for as long as possible, but the primary focus in facilities is indeed on managing chronic conditions.

People who live in long-term facilities are never able to return home.

Long-term care takes place in a person's home.

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