Match each patient clinical scenario with the most appropriate post-acute care disposition setting.
- A 58-year-old woman recovering from ARDS, who is hemodynamically stable but requires prolonged mechanical ventilation weaning via tracheostomy.Long-Term Acute Care Hospital (LTACH)
- A 63-year-old man post-stroke who is medically stable and requires intensive daily physical, occupational, and speech therapy (at least 3 hours/day) with high rehabilitation potential.Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility (IRF)
- An 84-year-old woman recovering from severe pyelonephritis, who has significant deconditioning, needs continued intravenous antibiotics, and can only tolerate 45 minutes of physical therapy daily.Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)
- A 48-year-old man post-drainage of an intra-abdominal abscess, fully ambulatory and functionally independent, requiring a 2-week course of daily intravenous antibiotics.Home with Home Health Services
- A 76-year-old man with end-stage heart failure, recurrent hospitalizations despite maximum medical therapy, whose goals of care prioritize comfort.Home Hospice Care
Answer
The correct matches pair mechanical ventilation weaning with LTACH, intensive 3-hour/day therapy with IRF, low-tolerance rehabilitation and IV antibiotics with SNF, independent patients needing IV antibiotics with Home Health Services, and end-of-life comfort care with Home Hospice.
The correct matches align patient acuity, functional status, and therapy tolerance with the specific regulatory and clinical criteria of each post-acute care setting.
Step-by-Step Solution
Key Concept
Disposition and Care Setting Transitions
Estimated Time:1m 30s