HOME CARE AIDE KNOWLEDGE TEST QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT 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