Question

1. match each facility type with its description.

a. hospice
b. long - term care
c. acute care
d. ambulatory care

1. offers treatment and housing for elderly or disabled patients
2. provides outpatient services under 24 hours
3. provides palliative care for terminally ill patients
4. provides care for sudden illnesses or injuries with short stays

Explanation:

• Long - term care: It is designed to offer treatment and housing for elderly or disabled patients who need continuous support.
• Ambulatory care: This is outpatient care that is provided and completed within 24 hours.
• Hospice: Focuses on providing palliative (comfort) care for terminally ill patients.
• Acute care: Deals with sudden illnesses or injuries and usually has short patient stays as it aims to quickly address the immediate health issue.

Answer:

1. B. Long - term care
2. D. Ambulatory care
3. A. Hospice
4. C. Acute care