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with whom may an HHA share a client's medical information? - CORRECT
ANSWER-With other members of the care team
What's a term for a legal document that designates what kind of care a
person wants if he is unable to make that decision himself? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Advance directive
what's an example of an advance directive? - CORRECT ANSWER-Durable
Power of Attorney for Health Care
what's the best way for a HHA to keep clients' health information
confidential? - CORRECT ANSWER-store, file, or shred documents
according to agency policy
what behavior promotes clients' rights? - CORRECT ANSWER-Encouraging
a client to participate in care planning
Whats the correct order of the three-step communication process? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Sender sends message. Receiver receives message.
Receiver provides feedback.
,What is true of non-verbal communication? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Nonverbal communication may be different than what the person is actually
saying
Barrier to combination include the following - CORRECT ANSWER-HHA
uses medical terminology with the client
An example of active listening is: - CORRECT ANSWER-HHA focuses on
the client and provides feedback
Which of the following is an example of a fact? - CORRECT ANSWER-Mr.
Craig needed help to get to the bathroom today
If a client makes a request that an HHA cannot honor, what should the
HHA do? - CORRECT ANSWER-The HHA should explain why the request
cannot be fulfilled and report to her supervisor
Which member of the care team diagnoses disease and prescribes
treatment? - CORRECT ANSWER-Physician (MD)
Which of the following care team members are licensed professionals who
may assign tasks to home health aides? - CORRECT ANSWER-Nurses,
PTs, OTs
Who does the care team revolve around? - CORRECT ANSWER-The client
and his/her condition, treatment, and progress
, If an activity is not listed on the care plan, what should a HHA do? -
CORRECT ANSWER-The HHA should not perform the activity if it's not
listed on the care plan
Why is reporting a client's changes and problems to the supervisor a very
important role of the HHA? - CORRECT ANSWER-The care plan must be
updated as the client's condition changes
What is one typical task that a HHA performs? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Giving skin care
What task is considered outside the scope of practice for an HHA? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Inserting tubes into a client's body
What's one federal regulation that applies to HHAs? - CORRECT ANSWER-
HHAs must complete at least 75 hours of training and/or they must pass a
competency evaluation before they begin working
What's an example of a common policy at a home health agency? -
CORRECT ANSWER-HHAs must follow the client's care plan
What does a professional relationship between an HHA and a client
include? - CORRECT ANSWER-Keeping client informational confidential