HHA EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Which of these signs may be an early warning of cancer?
A.) Difficulty in bending a joint
B.) A sore that will not heal
C.) A sudden increase in weight
D.) A lose of hearing
B.) A sore that will not heal
What is the main reason for covering your mouth and nose when coughing or
sneezing?
A.) To prevent the escape of bad odors
B.) To prevent the spread of germs
C.) To prevent injury to the lining of the nose and mouth
D.) To avoid getting clothing dirty
B.) To prevent the spread of germs
If a home health aide has bad breath or body odor who is least likely to be aware
of it?
A.) The client
B.) The client's visitors
C.) The nurse
D.) The aide
D.) The aide
The home health aid should be sure to take which of these actions when caring
for a new born baby?
A.) Support the baby's head and neck when picking baby up
B.) Clean the inside of the baby's ears with cotton swabs
C.) Use petroleum jelly to keep the area around the baby's navel moist.
D.) Hold the baby only at feeding and bathing time
A.) Support the baby's head and neck when picking baby up
How do you properly report a cramping pain the the right left near the calf for the
last 2 hours?
A.) "Complains of pain"
B.) " Right leg hurts"
C.) "Stated there was a cramping pain the the calf of the right leg for the past 2
hours"
D.) "says he has leg cramps"
C.) "Stated there was a cramping pain in the calf of the right lef for the past 2 hours"
What is the advantage of fiber in a diet?
A.) Helps build strong bones and teeth
B.) Is used to make red blood cells
C.) Helps prevent constipation
D.) Helps regulate the body fluids
C.) Helps prevent constipation
Milk is a good source of calcium. What else is a good source of calcium?
A.) Cheese
B.) Bananas
Which of these signs may be an early warning of cancer?
A.) Difficulty in bending a joint
B.) A sore that will not heal
C.) A sudden increase in weight
D.) A lose of hearing
B.) A sore that will not heal
What is the main reason for covering your mouth and nose when coughing or
sneezing?
A.) To prevent the escape of bad odors
B.) To prevent the spread of germs
C.) To prevent injury to the lining of the nose and mouth
D.) To avoid getting clothing dirty
B.) To prevent the spread of germs
If a home health aide has bad breath or body odor who is least likely to be aware
of it?
A.) The client
B.) The client's visitors
C.) The nurse
D.) The aide
D.) The aide
The home health aid should be sure to take which of these actions when caring
for a new born baby?
A.) Support the baby's head and neck when picking baby up
B.) Clean the inside of the baby's ears with cotton swabs
C.) Use petroleum jelly to keep the area around the baby's navel moist.
D.) Hold the baby only at feeding and bathing time
A.) Support the baby's head and neck when picking baby up
How do you properly report a cramping pain the the right left near the calf for the
last 2 hours?
A.) "Complains of pain"
B.) " Right leg hurts"
C.) "Stated there was a cramping pain the the calf of the right leg for the past 2
hours"
D.) "says he has leg cramps"
C.) "Stated there was a cramping pain in the calf of the right lef for the past 2 hours"
What is the advantage of fiber in a diet?
A.) Helps build strong bones and teeth
B.) Is used to make red blood cells
C.) Helps prevent constipation
D.) Helps regulate the body fluids
C.) Helps prevent constipation
Milk is a good source of calcium. What else is a good source of calcium?
A.) Cheese
B.) Bananas
