Home Health Aide (Hosa) Study Guide Questions And Correct Answers

chronic illness {Ans: long-standing health problem, such a Alzheimer's or Parkinson's disease, or arthritis.}home health care agencies {Ans: some of which are hospital-affiliated, that focus on providing medical aspects of care in the home}Mandates national standards for federally funded nursing homes and home health agencies. {Ans: What is OBRA?}case manager (CM) {Ans: assesses overall needs of the client and decides what services should be provided; usually performed by a nurse or social worker; may supervise the home care worker}2 {Ans: If the individual does not pass the competency test the first time, how many more opportunities does he or she have to take the test?}terminal illness {Ans: one that is expected to result in death within a limited time period}