HHA EXAM QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
Which of the following healthcare settings is for people who will die in
approximately six months or less?
Hospice Care
_________ is care given by specialists to help restore or improve function after an
illness or injury.
Rehabilitation
Another name for 24-hour skilled care that takes place in nursing homes, or
extended care facilities, is called_______.
Long-term care
For what percentage of home care costs does Medicare pay?
41%
Medicare will pay for
only care that is determined to be medically necessary
The abbreviation HMO stands for?
health maintenance organization
Which of the following factors helps explain the purpose of and need for home
health care?
People who are ill or disabled feel more comfortable at home.
Which of the following is a key event in the history of home care services?
In 1959, a national conference on home-maker services was held
Which of the following is required by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid
Services (CMS) regarding home health aides?
HHA must have completed at least 75 hrs of training before they can begin working.
What may be different about working in a home than working in a facility?
Home health aides have more contact with the client's family.
Which member of the care team diagnoses disease and prescribe treatment?
Physician (MD)
Which care team members are licensed professionals who may assign tasks to
HHAs?
Nurses, occupational therapists
Which statement is true of a HHAs responsibilities if an activity is not listed in the
care plan?
The HHA should not perform the activity if it is not listed on the care plan
Which statement is true of clients?
The care team revolves around the client and his or her condition, treatment, and
progress.
What is one reason why reporting a client's changes and problems to the
supervisor is a very important role of the HHA?
The care plan must be updated as the client's condition changes.
Which of the following is a typical task that a HHA performs?
Giving skin care
Which task is outside the scope of practive for a HHA?
, Insterting a tube into a client's body
One basic federal regulation that applies to HHA is
HHAs must complete at least 75hrs of training and/or they must pass a competency
evaluation before they begin working.
Which of the following statements is an example of a common policy at a home
health agency?
HHAs must follow the client's care plan
A professional relationship between an HHA and a client includes
Keeping client information condidential
A client has purchased a special gift for his HHA. What would be the best
response by the HHA?
The HHA should refuse the gift but thank the client for thinking of her
Which of the following is an example of a HHA behaving professionally with an
employer?
Documenting carefully
The best type of jewelry for a HHA to wear to work is
a waterproof watch
Definition of empathy
being able to identify with the feelings of others
What is a responsibility of a Home health agency as an employer?
Employers must provide initial training and continuing in-service training
The most important member of the care team is
the client
The chain of command is
The line of authority in an agency
_______ have to do with the knowledge of right and wrong
Ethics
An example of ethical behavior by a HHA is
Protecting a clients privacy
Which term means purposefully causing physical, mental, or emotional pain or
injury to someone?
Abuse
What is required of an HHA if they suspect that a client is being abused?
The HHA should report immediatedly to his supervisor
Which term means the improper or illegal use of a person's money, possessions,
property, or other assets?
Financial abuse
Which of the following is an example of sexual abuse?
Rubbing up against a client inappropriately
Which of the following is an example of physical abuse?
Shoving a client
Threating to harm a client if they tell another caregiver about a problem is an
example of what tyep of abuse?
Phychological abuse
For HHA, cofidentiality means
keeping client information private
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
Which of the following healthcare settings is for people who will die in
approximately six months or less?
Hospice Care
_________ is care given by specialists to help restore or improve function after an
illness or injury.
Rehabilitation
Another name for 24-hour skilled care that takes place in nursing homes, or
extended care facilities, is called_______.
Long-term care
For what percentage of home care costs does Medicare pay?
41%
Medicare will pay for
only care that is determined to be medically necessary
The abbreviation HMO stands for?
health maintenance organization
Which of the following factors helps explain the purpose of and need for home
health care?
People who are ill or disabled feel more comfortable at home.
Which of the following is a key event in the history of home care services?
In 1959, a national conference on home-maker services was held
Which of the following is required by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid
Services (CMS) regarding home health aides?
HHA must have completed at least 75 hrs of training before they can begin working.
What may be different about working in a home than working in a facility?
Home health aides have more contact with the client's family.
Which member of the care team diagnoses disease and prescribe treatment?
Physician (MD)
Which care team members are licensed professionals who may assign tasks to
HHAs?
Nurses, occupational therapists
Which statement is true of a HHAs responsibilities if an activity is not listed in the
care plan?
The HHA should not perform the activity if it is not listed on the care plan
Which statement is true of clients?
The care team revolves around the client and his or her condition, treatment, and
progress.
What is one reason why reporting a client's changes and problems to the
supervisor is a very important role of the HHA?
The care plan must be updated as the client's condition changes.
Which of the following is a typical task that a HHA performs?
Giving skin care
Which task is outside the scope of practive for a HHA?
, Insterting a tube into a client's body
One basic federal regulation that applies to HHA is
HHAs must complete at least 75hrs of training and/or they must pass a competency
evaluation before they begin working.
Which of the following statements is an example of a common policy at a home
health agency?
HHAs must follow the client's care plan
A professional relationship between an HHA and a client includes
Keeping client information condidential
A client has purchased a special gift for his HHA. What would be the best
response by the HHA?
The HHA should refuse the gift but thank the client for thinking of her
Which of the following is an example of a HHA behaving professionally with an
employer?
Documenting carefully
The best type of jewelry for a HHA to wear to work is
a waterproof watch
Definition of empathy
being able to identify with the feelings of others
What is a responsibility of a Home health agency as an employer?
Employers must provide initial training and continuing in-service training
The most important member of the care team is
the client
The chain of command is
The line of authority in an agency
_______ have to do with the knowledge of right and wrong
Ethics
An example of ethical behavior by a HHA is
Protecting a clients privacy
Which term means purposefully causing physical, mental, or emotional pain or
injury to someone?
Abuse
What is required of an HHA if they suspect that a client is being abused?
The HHA should report immediatedly to his supervisor
Which term means the improper or illegal use of a person's money, possessions,
property, or other assets?
Financial abuse
Which of the following is an example of sexual abuse?
Rubbing up against a client inappropriately
Which of the following is an example of physical abuse?
Shoving a client
Threating to harm a client if they tell another caregiver about a problem is an
example of what tyep of abuse?
Phychological abuse
For HHA, cofidentiality means
keeping client information private
