When a 48-year-old long-term care facility resident expresses ...

[Metfan725]

When a 48-year-old long-term care facility resident expresses concern over the cost of care that has used up his assets, the nurse suggests that to cover the continued cost of living in a long-term facility, the resident should apply for:
 
  a. Medicare.
  b. hospitalization insurance.
  c. Medicaid.
  d. public health funds.

Question 2

The Health Care Financing Administration (HCFA) conducts unannounced institutional surveys annually to assess the quality of life for the patients, which is reported to:
 
  a. various licensing boards.
  b. facility administrators.
  c. the public.
  d. the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

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Answer to Question 1

C
When adults have used all of their assets, they may then qualify for Medicaid.

Answer to Question 2

C
Surveyors are required by law to visit the long-term care facility unannounced, on an annual basis and as needed, and the report is made public.