Continuous 24-hour care provided by licensed medical professionals under the direct supervision of a physician is called

• A. Home health care
• B. Custodial care
• C. Intermediate care
• D. Skilled nursing care

Answer: (D)

The key idea is the level of medical supervision and around-the-clock care. Skilled nursing care means continuous, 24-hour care provided by licensed medical professionals (such as RNs and LPNs) under the direct supervision of a physician. This is medical in nature and requires ongoing nursing oversight, not just help with daily living tasks.

Custodial care covers daily living assistance without ongoing medical treatment. Intermediate care is less intensive than skilled nursing, with some nursing oversight but not the same level of around-the-clock medical supervision. Home health care refers to medical services delivered at home, which may be skilled but aren’t necessarily provided continuously 24/7 under a physician’s supervision. The description in the question fits skilled nursing care.