HOME CARE AIDE KNOWLEDGE TEST WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS.
1./ Dehydration can be a dangerous side-effect of diarrhea.
a. TRUE
b. FALSE
TRUE
2./ Bowel function is usually the same for each person.
a. TRUE
b. FALSE
FALSE
3./ When assisting with catheter care, always clean from the opening downwards away from the
body.
a. TRUE
b. FALSE
TRUE
4./ Unexplained confusion can be a symptom of a urinary tract infection.
a. TRUE
b. FALSE
TRUE
5./ Only water counts toward a client's needed daily intake of fluids.
a. TRUE
b. FALSE
FALSE
6./ The warning signs of nutrition in a client are difficult to observe.
a. TRUE
b. FALSE
FALSE
7./ Incontinence is just a part of aging and few medical treatments are effective
a. TRUE
b. FALSE
FALSE
8./ Food borne illness is caused by eating contamination food.
a. TRUE
b. FALSE
TRUE
,9./ To be safe, a refrigerator should be set to 0 degree.
a. TRUE
b. FALSE
FALSE
10./ The number of daily servings from each of the food pyramid groups is the same for everyone.
a. TRUE
b. FALSE
FALSE
11./ Food must be reheat to 165 degrees
a. TRUE
b. FALSE
TRUE
12./ To position a client correctly in a bed, choose a position that spreads weight and pressure evenly.
a. TRUE
b. FALSE
TRUE
13./ Wrinkles in elastic stockings can lead to a pressure ulcer.
a. TRUE
b. FALSE
TRUE
14./ When helping a client with a bed bath, replace water in every 2 minutes.
a. TRUE
b. FALSE
FALSE
15./ Your body language communicates respect when your facial expressions and gestures are open
and relaxed.
a. TRUE
b. FALSE
TRUE
16./ Most of what you communicate is through the words you speak.
a. TRUE
b. FALSE
FALSE
, 17./ Offering a solution to a client's problem without being asked can be a barrier to good
communication.
a. TRUE
b. FALSE
TRUE
18./ Your body language has little impact on how a client reacts to you.
a. TRUE
b. FALSE
FALSE
19./ If you see a client falling, do not try to stop the fall.
a. TRUE
b. FALSE
TRUE
20./ A transfer belt is only used if the client needs extensive help to transfer or walk.
a. TRUE
b. FALSE
FALSE
21./ There is little you can do as a caregiver to reduce the risk of a client falling.
a. TRUE
b. FALSE
FALSE
22./ Most infections are spread through the air.
a. TRUE
b. FALSE
FALSE
23./ Only use standard precautions if you think a client has a blood borne disease.
a. TRUE
b. FALSE
FALSE
24./ It is only mandatory to wash your hands if they look dirty
a./ TRUE
b./ FALSE
FALSE
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS.
1./ Dehydration can be a dangerous side-effect of diarrhea.
a. TRUE
b. FALSE
TRUE
2./ Bowel function is usually the same for each person.
a. TRUE
b. FALSE
FALSE
3./ When assisting with catheter care, always clean from the opening downwards away from the
body.
a. TRUE
b. FALSE
TRUE
4./ Unexplained confusion can be a symptom of a urinary tract infection.
a. TRUE
b. FALSE
TRUE
5./ Only water counts toward a client's needed daily intake of fluids.
a. TRUE
b. FALSE
FALSE
6./ The warning signs of nutrition in a client are difficult to observe.
a. TRUE
b. FALSE
FALSE
7./ Incontinence is just a part of aging and few medical treatments are effective
a. TRUE
b. FALSE
FALSE
8./ Food borne illness is caused by eating contamination food.
a. TRUE
b. FALSE
TRUE
,9./ To be safe, a refrigerator should be set to 0 degree.
a. TRUE
b. FALSE
FALSE
10./ The number of daily servings from each of the food pyramid groups is the same for everyone.
a. TRUE
b. FALSE
FALSE
11./ Food must be reheat to 165 degrees
a. TRUE
b. FALSE
TRUE
12./ To position a client correctly in a bed, choose a position that spreads weight and pressure evenly.
a. TRUE
b. FALSE
TRUE
13./ Wrinkles in elastic stockings can lead to a pressure ulcer.
a. TRUE
b. FALSE
TRUE
14./ When helping a client with a bed bath, replace water in every 2 minutes.
a. TRUE
b. FALSE
FALSE
15./ Your body language communicates respect when your facial expressions and gestures are open
and relaxed.
a. TRUE
b. FALSE
TRUE
16./ Most of what you communicate is through the words you speak.
a. TRUE
b. FALSE
FALSE
, 17./ Offering a solution to a client's problem without being asked can be a barrier to good
communication.
a. TRUE
b. FALSE
TRUE
18./ Your body language has little impact on how a client reacts to you.
a. TRUE
b. FALSE
FALSE
19./ If you see a client falling, do not try to stop the fall.
a. TRUE
b. FALSE
TRUE
20./ A transfer belt is only used if the client needs extensive help to transfer or walk.
a. TRUE
b. FALSE
FALSE
21./ There is little you can do as a caregiver to reduce the risk of a client falling.
a. TRUE
b. FALSE
FALSE
22./ Most infections are spread through the air.
a. TRUE
b. FALSE
FALSE
23./ Only use standard precautions if you think a client has a blood borne disease.
a. TRUE
b. FALSE
FALSE
24./ It is only mandatory to wash your hands if they look dirty
a./ TRUE
b./ FALSE
FALSE
