Professional role and rightsQuestion 115 of 1700

What are people who live in long-term care facilities generally called?

  1. Guests
  2. Residents
  3. Patients
  4. 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

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026