Home Health Aide Practice Test Questions And Guaranteed Answers

When giving a bed bath, how often should the water be changed? A) as often as needed to have warm, clean water at all times B) just once C) only after washing the perineal area D) only after washing the front half of the patient - Correct AnswersA) as often as needed to have warm, clean water at all times Which of the following items is used in the prevention and treatment of bedsores or pressure sores? A) rubber sheets B) air mattress C) emesis basin D) arm restraints - Correct AnswersB) air mattress Proper feeding techniques include: A) Just one spoonful per bite B) Feed the patient slowly and make sure all food is swallowed C) Feed the patient while laying flat on the bed D) Allow the spoon to go to the back of the tongue - Correct AnswersB) Feed the patient slowly and make sure all food is swallowed If a client is wearing anti-embolism stocking, what would be an important thing to assess for? A) Ultrasound for deep vein thrombosis B) Tingling or lack of sensation C) Bounding Pulses - Correct AnswersB) Tingling or lack of sensation When performing these health skills on a client it is always important to: A) Have consent from the client B) Wash your hands before and after C) Explain exactly what you are doing D) All of the above - Correct AnswersD) All of the above What is not a sign or symptom of dehydration? A) Light-colored and diluted urine B) Weakness and thirst C) Dried mucous membranes D) Rapid pulse and low blood pressure - Correct AnswersA) Light-colored and diluted urine Which of the following is the most appropriate practice to promote good skin care in the elderly? A) keep the skin clean and well moisturized B) apply alcohol to moist areas of the skin C) wash daily with scented soaps D) all of the above - Correct AnswersA) keep the skin clean and well moisturized When taking a client's pulse, you should take it for how long? A) about 15 seconds B) one minute C) 30 seconds D) two minutes or more - Correct AnswersB) one minute Mr. Smith, a client with dementia, has become very agitated. Which of the following suggestions would be helpful? A) stay calm B) offer diversion and/or entertainment C) be agreeable D) all of the above - Correct AnswersD) all of the above In giving foot care to a diabetic client, the home health aide should not do which of the following? A) clean under the toenails B) cut the toenails C) soak the feet for more than 5 minutes in a basin of warm water D) put lotion on the feet after drying them - Correct AnswersB) cut the toenails Primary symptom for a urinary tract infections (UTI) is? A) yellowing of the skin B) pain or burning during urination C) high urination output D) chills - Correct AnswersB) pain or burning during urination A client complains of intense pain in the chest that goes down the arm; and is sweating profusely. The home health aide should: A) call for emergency help immediately B) massage the chest and arm C) assist the client back to bed D) call your agency - Correct AnswersA) call for emergency help immediately What is a normal systolic blood pressure level? A) 80 B) 120 C) 140 D) 60-90 - Correct AnswersB) 120 Urinary leg bags are used for: A) catheterized male clients B) catheterized clients who are up and out of bed C) catheterized clients who are confined to bed D) catheterized clients who have a decreased urinary output - Correct AnswersB) catheterized clients who are up and out of bed As a home health aide, what can you do for a client's minor burn as an emergency procedure? A) Use cool water over the burned area B) Apply butter on the burned area C) Cover the area with a dry dressing D) All of the above - Correct AnswersA) Use cool water over the burned area Before helping a client into or out of a wheelchair, which of these actions is necessary? A) have the brakes unlocked and leave the foot rests down B) lock the brakes and fold the foot rests up C) have the brakes unlocked and the foot rests up D) lock the brakes and leave the foot rests down - Correct AnswersB) lock the brakes and fold the foot rests up When a client has been drinking fluids, how long do you wait before taking an oral temperature? A) 10-15 minutes B) 35-45 minutes C) 5-10 minutes D) about an hour - Correct AnswersA) 10-15 minutes 96.6 degrees is a normal temperature if taken: A) by mouth B) by axilla C) by rectum D) by ear - Correct AnswersB) by axilla Which of the following is a correct measurement of urinary output? A) 40 oz B) 2 cups C) 300 cc D) 1 quart - Correct AnswersC) 300 cc Which temperature should you report immediately? A) An oral temperature of 98.4 degrees F B) A rectal temperature of 99.6 degrees F C) An axillary temperature of 99.6 degrees F D) An oral temperature of 99.0 degrees F - Correct AnswersC) An axillary temperature of 99.6 degrees F Mr. and Mrs. Williams, both in their 70's, are distressed about changes that are affecting their lives. Which of the following would not be stressful? A) Positive relationships with family and friends B) A change in Social Security benefits C) One of them is diagnosed with a terminal illness D) Moving from their home to a retirement community - Correct AnswersA) Positive relationships with family and friends A client in your care is frustrated, upset and raising his voice in complaint. Which of the following is the best response? A) Walk away from the patient in an effort to show you won't tolerate their behavior B) Ask him/her to lower their voice in courtesy to others who are getting upset C) Report the incident to the supervising nurse D) Offer support and care using a comforting and calming manner - Correct AnswersD) Offer support and care using a comforting and calming manner You may encounter clients who are anxious or feeling unsettled about either their circumstances or surroundings. The best response in dealing with anxiety is: A) Turn on the radio or television to distract the client from their immediate thoughts B) Open the shades to let in light and brighten the surroundings C) Leave the room so they can re-group and re-focus in private D) Speaking in a calm voice and exhibiting a calm and comforting demeanor - Correct AnswersD) Speaking in a calm voice and exhibiting a calm and comforting demeanor You notice a change in a client's mental condition. The best course of action is to: A) Report the change immediately to the nurse B) Try to use a sense of humor to lighten the mood of the client C) Ask the client if they have noticed a change in his or her personality D) Plan to spend extra time with this client as they may need more assistance than normal - Correct AnswersA) Report the change immediately to the nurse Which of the following is NOT a sign of depression? A) Increased amount of time sleeping B) Withdrawal C) A decrease in appetite D) The resident's interest in doing social activities at the facility increases - Correct AnswersD) The resident's interest in doing social activities at the facility increases A client in your care has just received news of a death in the family. What is the best way to assist them with the grieving process? A) Remind the client that death is inevitable B) Suggest that the client get their mind off of things by thinking of something pleasant C) Tell the client about an experience you had with death and what helped you cope with it D) Spend some time with the client, particularly offering support if they wish to talk about it - Correct AnswersD) Spend some time with the client, particularly offering support if they wish to talk about it When caring for a dying client, the home health aide should: A) keep the room dark and quiet B) allow client to express his/her feelings C) change the subject if client talks about death D) contact a minister, priest or rabbi - Correct AnswersB) allow client to express his/her feelings Communication is defined as: A) exchanging information with others B) stating your feelings and facts C) writing or drawing D) giving your opinion - Correct AnswersA) exchanging information with others Clients sometimes express religious beliefs with which the HHA does not agree. In dealing with these situations, which should you use as a guide? A) clients have a right to their own beliefs, which should be respected B) clients should be told not to discuss their beliefs with aides C) should explain their beliefs to clients D) pretend to have the same beliefs that clients have - Correct AnswersA) clients have a right to their own beliefs, which should be respected Your client catches you off guard with a comment that is sexual. Your best response would be: A) Let the client know that the comment is not acceptable to you B) Laugh and change the conversation to a different subject C) Make a humorous comment D) Walk away and pretend you did not hear it - Correct AnswersA) Let the client know that the comment is not acceptable to you Which of the 5 senses is the last a client loses when dying? A) Touch B) Sight C) Hearing D) Taste - Correct AnswersC) Hearing Mr. Smith makes you uncomfortable because of sexual statements. How should you handle this situation? A) Tell him that it is unacceptable behavior and call your supervisor B) Tell him to keep his hands to himself C) Tell him that you will tell his family D) Push his hands away and tell him to "stop it" - Correct AnswersA) Tell him that it is unacceptable behavior and call your supervisor A patient is trying to tell you something but it doesn't seem to make any sense. In this case you should: A) Watch the body language and facial expressions to help decipher what the patient is trying to say B) Ignore it since it probably is irrelevant C) Send for a nurse D) Smile, nod and act as if you understood - Correct AnswersA) Watch the body language and facial expressions to help decipher what the patient is trying to say When speaking to a client who is hard of hearing and does not wear a hearing aide, you should: A) Face the client when speaking to him or her B) Speak as loud as you must in order to be heard C) Speak slowly and clearly D) All of the above - Correct AnswersD) All of the above When a client, caregiver, or co-worker makes you angry, you should: A) tell him/her your true feeling B) respond sharply C) think before answering and respond tactfully D) leave the room - Correct AnswersC) think before answering and respond tactfully A client's family tries to tip you $50 for all the work you have done. A home health aide should: A) Split the tip (50/50) with the nurse B) Politely refuse the tip C) Take the money and thank them D) Donate the tip to charity - Correct AnswersB) Politely refuse the tip Another word for forcing a client to do something against their will is: A) Consequences B) Collusion C) Coercion D) Conspiracy - Correct AnswersC) Coercion Choose the example below that would NOT be considered neglect: A) Forgetting to move an immobile resident enough to keep them from getting bed sores B) Leaving clutter on the floor where a resident walks C) Not staying on the floor once you've clocked in D) Forgetting to provide your resident with enough water in a timely manner - Correct AnswersC) Not staying on the floor once you've clocked in Which of the following could cause a home health aide to be charged with battery? A) Administering medications B) Using restraints on a patient without a physician's order C) Ignoring or delaying a response to a client's call for help D) Raising a hand to threaten a slap - Correct AnswersB) Using restraints on a patient without a physician's order A HHA threatens to slap a client if they don't stop yelling. This is classified as: A) Assault B) Battery C) Slander D) Libel - Correct AnswersA) Assault You observe a co-worker sexually harassing a client and choose to ignore it. This is an example of: A) Cease and assist B) Aiding and abetting C) Passive aggression D) Libel - Correct AnswersB) Aiding and abetting A client's family is visiting when you arrive on duty and one of them hands you an envelope that contains a thank you card and money in appreciation for your care of their loved one. The best response is: A) Accept the gift and be sure this client gets extra attention so they know you are appreciative B) Accept the gift and then purchase a gift for the client's birthday C) Thank the family but tell them you must decline until you can check with your supervisor D) Accept the gift and then check with your fellow colleagues about how they handled similar situations - Correct AnswersC) Thank the family but tell them you must decline until you can check with your supervisor When a grease fire occurs, you can: A) use a fire extinguisher to put it out B) smother it with a lid C) pour baking soda on it D) all of the above - Correct AnswersD) all of the above When working in a kitchen it is important to always practice good safety. Which of the following is not an appropriate safety measure? A) clean all spills immediately B) refrigerate warm food only after it has cooled C) keep drawers and cupboards tightly closed D) air dry dishes after washing them - no towel drying - Correct AnswersB) refrigerate warm food only after it has cooled Proper safety techniques when ambulating a client include: A) Monitoring client for fatigue / dizziness B) Move at a slow and controlled pace C) Ensuring client is wearing rubber-soled slippers D) Providing support using a gait belt E) All of the above - Correct AnswersE) All of the above When transferring a client from a bed to a wheel chair best practices include: A) Record the move in case the client falls B) Assist the client into a sitting position at the side of the bed, then move C) Use a sheet to slide the client off the bed and onto the wheelchair D) Make sure the client as at the foot of the bed - Correct AnswersB) Assist the client into a sitting position at the side of the bed, then move A client is receiving oxygen through a nasal tube. You would perform all of the following safety precautions except: A) make sure there are no kinks in the tube(s) B) turn off the oxygen at mealtimes C) give oral hygiene as directed by your supervisor D) post a sign and do not allow smoking in the client's room - Correct Answers Proper hand washing procedures include: A) Rinse with cold water for 1 minute B) Use warm water and soap from the hands to the wrist C) Lathering hands for at least 15 minutes D) Use alcohol wipes instead of washing hands is much more effective - Correct AnswersB) Use warm water and soap from the hands to the wrist In case of an emergency, the most important number to call is: A) a family member B) the doctor C) the emergency medical service D) your agency - Correct AnswersC) the emergency medical service You arrive at a client's home that lives alone. He does not answer the door when you knock and the door is locked. What do you do first? A) call the emergency medical service B) call the client's family C) call the agency and report your findings D) try to gain access through a window - Correct AnswersC) call the agency and report your findings It is important to share your personal life with the client so that they can know you better.? A) True B) False - Correct AnswersB) False Mr. Jones is on a low-cholesterol diet. This means that he should not eat? A) Pizza B) Steak C) Rice D) Peanut Butter - Correct AnswersB) Steak A nonsterile dressing is one that is:? A) Dry B) Wet C) Bactericidal D) Clean - Correct AnswersD) Clean When a client complains of pain, what should the health aide do first? A) Ask the client to describe the pain B) Change the client's position C) Offer the client a warm cup of milk D) Call the client's doctor - Correct AnswersA) Ask the client to describe the pain Which of the following are true about canes, walkers and crutches? A) They must have rubber tips to prevent slipping B) They must be fitted to the patient C) Clients must learn to use each D) All the above - Correct AnswersD) All the above A client accuses a home health aide of taking $10 without permission. The aide has not taken the money but the client refuses to believe her. What should the health aide do? A) Notify the health aide's supervisor B) Ask the client why the aide is being accused C) Ask other aides who care for the client if they took the $10 D) Offer to give the client $10 - Correct AnswersA) Notify the health aide's supervisor If a health aide has bad breathe or body odors, who is the least likely to be aware of it? A) The client's family B) The supervisor C) The client D) The aide - Correct AnswersD) The aide The term flex means:? A) Strain B) Protect C) Bend D) Twist - Correct AnswersC) Bend Which of the following are considered a system:? A) Epithelial B) Circulatory C) Digestive D) Respiratory - Correct AnswersA) Epithelial What is the primary reason for covering your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing? A) To avoid getting snot sprayed all over other people B) To avoid injury to the inside of the nose and mouth C) To prevent the escape of bad smells D) To prevent the spread of germs - Correct AnswersD) To prevent the spread of germs Abusers always know that they are being abusive.? A) True B) False - Correct AnswersB) False Symptoms of shock include:? A) Cool, moist skin and rapid, weak pulse B) Excessive thirst and frequent urination C) Increased Urinary output accompanied by severe pain D) Flushed skin and fever - Correct AnswersA) Cool, moist skin and rapid, weak pulse Non-verbal communication can provide up to:? A) 60% of typical communication B) Is not communication C) 30% of typical communication D) 90% of typical communication - Correct AnswersD) 90% of typical communication Learning requires the brain to:? A) Remove less used information to make space for new information B) Find unused neurons for recording C) Create new neurons and neural pathways D) Be sleeping - Correct AnswersC) Create new neurons and neural pathways A routine urine specimen should be collected:? A) Anytime B) When the client first awakens C) Before a meal D) At 7:00 am - Correct AnswersA) Anytime Babies and the very young are motivated mostly by ___________ needs:? A) Self-actualization B) Physiological C) Psychological D) Self-esteem - Correct AnswersB) Physiological Sometimes a client may share religious beliefs and opinions which the home health aide does not agree with. What is the correct approach in dealing with such a situation? A) Aides should pretend to agree with the beliefs the client has B) Aides should patiently explain their beliefs to the client C) Clients should be told not to discuss their religious beliefs with health aides D) Clients have a right to their own religious belief, and these rights should be respected - Correct AnswersD) Clients have a right to their own religious belief, and these rights should be respected We obtain data from the external world through:? A) Data banks B) Our brains C) Our Senses D) Study - Correct AnswersC) Our Senses