Professional role and rightsQuestion 115 of 1700
What are people who live in long-term care facilities generally called?
- Guests
- Residents
- Patients
- Customers
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Correct answer: Residents
Hospital patients are called patients; outpatients are often clients or members.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 2.6: Health Care Settings
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026