Question

question 14

hospitals are to _ as nursing homes are to _.

select one
a. emergency care; long term care
b. long term care; emergency care
c. inpatient services; home health care services
d. outpatient services; inpatient services

Explanation:

Analyze the analogy structure

The question presents an analogy: "Hospitals are to \_\_\_\_\_ as nursing homes are to \_\_\_\_\_." We need to find the pair of terms that correctly completes this relationship based on the primary functions of these Healthcare Facilities.

Evaluate the primary function of hospitals

Hospitals are designed to handle acute, urgent, and immediate medical needs. The primary service associated with hospitals in this context is emergency care or acute treatment.

Evaluate the primary function of nursing homes

Nursing homes are residential facilities designed for individuals who require constant assistance with daily activities and medical supervision over an extended duration. The primary service associated with nursing homes is long-term care.

Match with the options

Let's evaluate the given choices:

• A. emergency care; long term care: This correctly matches the primary acute function of hospitals (emergency care) and the primary extended function of nursing homes (long-term care).
• B. long term care; emergency care: This reverses the correct relationship.
• C. inpatient services; home health care services: Nursing homes do not provide home health care services (which are delivered in a patient's own home).
• D. outpatient services; inpatient services: This does not accurately capture the defining distinction between hospitals and nursing homes.

Therefore, Option A is the correct choice.

Answer:

• (A) emergency care; long term care (Correct answer)
• (B) long term care; emergency care
• (C) inpatient services; home health care services
• (D) outpatient services; inpatient services