Nursing Home Statistics Quiz

What percentage of residents in long-term care facilities are over age 65?

• 73.1 percent

• 83.1 percent

• 66.1 percent

• 50.1 percent

What percentage of residents in long-term care facilities are female?

• Over 50 percent

• Over 60 percent

• Over 66 percent

• Over 70 percent

What percentage of residents in long-term care facilities are white and non-Hispanic?

• More than 50 percent

• More than 60 percent

• More than 70 percent

• More than 73 percent

What is the length of stay for over two-thirds of residents in long-term care?

• Three months or longer

• Six months or longer

• Nine months or longer

• Twelve months or longer

Which group of people has the longest average stay in long-term care?

• People over 65 years old

• People with developmental disabilities

• People with physical disabilities

• People with chronic illnesses

What is often required for people who need enough help with their activities of daily living?

• Part-time care

• 24-hour care

• Weekly check-ups

• Monthly visits

Where can more information about developmental disabilities be found according to the text?

• Chapter 3

• Chapter 4

• Chapter 5

• Chapter 6

What is the typical duration of stay for the other third of residents in long-term care facilities?

• More than a year

• Fewer than six months

• Between six months and a year

• Exactly six months

Residents admitted for terminal care are likely to:

• Recover and return to the community

• Stay for more than a year

• Die in the facility

• Be transferred to another facility

What is the second category of residents who stay for fewer than six months?

• Residents admitted for terminal care

• Residents admitted for rehabilitation or due to temporary illness

• Residents admitted for long-term care

• Residents admitted for permanent care