HOMECARE AIDE PRACTICE TEST 006 Questions And Answers Guaranteed Solutions

It is important to understand a client's cultural background because it can: a. Change how many hours you work. b. Affect how you need to provide care. c. Tell you whether to follow the care plan. - Correct AnswersB Mr. Moore has been very sad and depressed since his wife died. What can you do to help him work through his grief? Tell him: a. All about your own grief and loss issues. b. To ignore his sadness -grief always passes. c. You are willing to listen if he wants to talk. - Correct AnswersC Mrs. Nesbeth is on a special diet and wants to add some new foods to her diet. What should you do? a. Refuse to give it to her and make something else. b. Encourage her to get a doctor's or dietitian's advice first. c. Give her small portions until you see if it bothers her. - Correct AnswersB Proper body mechanics include always bending from the: a. Knees b. Waist. c. Shoulders. - Correct AnswersA When you recognize you are feeling stress, you should: a. Stop everything you are doing. b. Take action to reduce the cause. c. Wait a few weeks to see how you are doing. - Correct AnswersB To help keep a client's skin healthy: a. Use a lot of soap. b. Keep his or her skin clean and dry. c. Use hot water for bathing. - Correct AnswersB Actively listening to a client means you: a. Stop what you are doing and focus on him or her. b. Share a story you think the client would enjoy. c. Politely ask the client to pay attention to you. - Correct AnswersA As a caregiver, your first response in an emergency should be to: a. Make sure your client is safe. b. Call the case manager/supervisor. c. Wait for someone to help you. - Correct AnswersA Who is allowed to administer a medication? a. Any caregiver. b. RNs or LPNs. c. An ombudsman. - Correct AnswersB Joe refuses to take one of his medications. What should you do? a. Leave the medication with him and see if he takes it later. b. Tell him that he must take the medication, doctor's orders. c. Try to find out why and help resolve his concerns. - Correct AnswersC Any caregiver can provide medication assistance to a client by: a. Injecting a medication into a client. b. Reminding the client to take it. c. Putting eye drops in a client's eyes. - Correct AnswersB Behaviors that put you at-risk for getting HIV/AIDS include: a. Hugging an infected person. b. Using a public restroom. c. Contact with infected blood. - Correct AnswersC Observe a client's skin: a. Every time you are doing personal care. b. Just when the client is worried about something c. Only if it is listed on the client's care plan. - Correct AnswersA A warning sign of dehydration can include: a. Light colored urine. b. Headache. c. Neck cramps. - Correct AnswersB To help maintain good urinary and bowel function, encourage a client to: a. Drink plenty of fluids each day. b. Change his or her toileting routine. c. Push hard when sitting on the toilet. - Correct AnswersA