Question

1. what hospice level of care is appropriate when interventions for symptoms are effective and caregivers have good energy to provide care?

inpatient respite
general inpatient
routine home care
continuous home care

1. what philosophy of care do both hospice and long - term care models emphasize?

following a traditional medical model
caring for the physical, mental, and psychosocial domains
focusing only on spiritual well - being
relying on the minimum data set (mds) for care planning

1. what member of the hospice interdisciplinary group may best work with the resident or their family on anxiety related to imminent death?

rn
volunteer
social worker
physician

1. a long - term care facility resident is receiving hospice services. according to cms guidelines, what is the hospices responsibility?

designating someone to coordinate hospice in the facility
selecting an attending provider for the resident
providing all personal care to the resident
updating the facility plan of care

1. what must be included in the written agreement between a hospice and a long - term care facility about what the hospice will provide to residents?

room and board
medical direction and management
24 - hour personal care
minimum data set completion

Explanation:

1. Routine home care: When symptom interventions are effective and caregivers have good energy, routine home care is appropriate as it allows the patient to stay at home with regular support.
2. Caring for the physical, mental, and psychosocial domains: Both hospice and long - term care models emphasize holistic care which includes physical, mental, and psychosocial aspects.
3. Social worker: Social workers are trained to deal with emotional and psychosocial issues such as anxiety related to imminent death.
4. Designating someone to coordinate hospice in the facility: According to CMS guidelines, one of the hospice's responsibilities is to designate a coordinator in the long - term care facility.
5. Medical direction and management: A written agreement between a hospice and a long - term care facility should include details about medical direction and management as it pertains to the care the hospice will provide.

Answer:

1. Routine home care
2. Caring for the physical, mental, and psychosocial domains
3. Social worker
4. Designating someone to coordinate hospice in the facility
5. Medical direction and management