Question

1. Chiropractors have a holistic approach to treating their patients, which means they focus on the entire body with emphasis on the spine although they can prescribe drugs.

a. True

b. False

2. The Nursing Home Reform Act imposed quality standards for nursing homes in order to receive reimbursements from Medicare and Medicaid.

a. True

b. False

3. Assisted-living facilities provide supervision and assistance during normal business hours only.

True

False

Answer 1

1. Answer: b. False

Chiropractors cannot prescribe drugs. They use spinal mobilization and manipulation to treat patients.

2. Answer: a. True

The Nursing Home Reform Act, which set the federal nursing home quality standards was passed in 1987. This imposed quality standards for nursing homes in order to receive reimbursements from Medicare and Medicaid.

3. Answer: b. False

Assisted-Living Facilities provide supervision and assistance 24 hours a day in a homelike environment.