Home Health Aide Exam correct answers and
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What are are some things that are out of the scope of practice for a HHA? - answer-1.
DO NOTinsert or remove tubes or objects (other than a thermometer) in a client's body.
These procedures are considered "invasive" and are only to be performed by a licensed
professional
2. DO NOT administer medications unless trained and assigned to do so.
3. DO NOT perform procedures that require sterile technique. Ex: changing a sterile
dressing on a deep, open wound. This requires sterile technique.
4. DO NOT diagnose illnesses or prescribe treatments or medications.
5. DO NOT tell the client or the family the diagnosis or the medical treatment plan. This
is the responsibility of the doctor or nurse.
client care plan - answer-is individualized for each client. It lists tasked that team
members, including home health aides, must perform. Activities not listed on the care
plan should NOT be performed.
Federal regulations for HHA - answer-1. Must complete at least 75 hours of training
and must pass a competency evaluation before working
2. Must have at least 12 hours of education (in-service training) each year.
3. Must comply with (OSHA) Occupational Safety and Heath Administration rules about
blood borne pathogens
chain of command - answer-It describes the line of authority. As a home heath aide you
carry out instructions given to you by a nurse. The nurse is acting on the instructions of
a doctor or other member of the care team.
Liability - answer-someone can be held responsible for harming someone else
Policy - answer-a course of action that should be taken every time a certain situation
occurs
procedure - answer-is a method, or way, of doing something
,Professional - answer-means having to do with work or your job
Personal - answer-The opposite of professional. Life outside of your job.
A professional relationship with a client includes.. - answer-Doing only assignments on
your care plan, not discussing personal problems, not using profanity, listening to the
client, never giving or accepting gifts, calling the client "Mr., Mrs., Ms.", etc.
being compassionate - answer-being caring, concerned, considerate, empathetic, and
understanding
demonstrating empathy - answer-entering into the feelings of others
Showing sympathy - answer-sharing in the feelings and difficulties of others
Tactful - answer-The ability to understand what is proper and appropriate when dealing
with others. The ability to act and speak without offending others.
Conscientious - answer-People try to do their best. They are guided by the sense of
right and wrong. They are alert, observant, accurate, and responsible.Accurate
observations and reports.
Ethics - answer-knowledge of right and wrong
laws - answer-tell us what we MUST do
Guidelines: legal and ethical behavior - answer-Be honest, protect client's privacy,
report abuse or suspected abuse, follow care plan, don't perform tasks outside of your
scope of practice, etc.
Neglect - answer-Harming a person physically, mentally, or emotionally by failing to
provide needed care.
active neglect - answer-purposely harming a person physically, mentally, or emotionally
by failing to provide needed care
passive neglect - answer-unintentionally harming a person physically, mentally, or
emotionally by failing to provide needed care
Negligence - answer-careless neglect, often resulting in injury
Malpractice - answer-occurs when a person is injured due to professional misconduct
through negligence, carelessness, or lack of skill
, psychological abuse - answer-emotional harm caused by threatening, scaring,
humiliating, intimidating, isolating, or insulting a person, or by treating him as a child;
also includes verbal abuse
Assault - answer-threatening to touch a person without their permission
Battery - answer-actually touching a person without his or her permission
False Imprisonment - answer-unlawful restraint or restriction of a person's freedom of
movement
involuntary seclusion - answer-the separation of a person from others against the
person's will
EX: HHA confining a client to a room
Client's Bill of Rights - answer-
What injuries are considered "suspicious"? - answer-Poisoning or traumatic injury, teeth
marks, scars, belt buckle or strap marks, bruises, contusions, or well, fractions or
dislocations, burns of an unusual shade, swelling in the face, etc.
Confidentiality - answer-keep private things private
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) 1996 - answer-All
healthcare organizations must take special steps to protect health information. They and
their employees can be fined and/or imprisoned if they do not follow special rules to
protect privacy.
Protected Health Information (PHI) - answer-Under HIPAA a person's health
information must be kept private. Examples of PHI are social security number, name,
address, telephone number, email address, and medical records.
HITECH Act of 2009 - answer-made into a law to promote the adoption and meaningful
use of health information technology
Ways to protect a client's privacy - answer-1. Do not leave information for a client in a
voicemail
2. Make sure that you're in a private area when listening to or reading messages
3. Know whom you're speaking with on the phone. Get a name and a callback number.
4. Make and accept phonically about clients in private areas
5. Do not use client's phone unless you're calling an approved agency or supervisor
6. Do not leave documents in the open
7. Don't share client's information with family
Penalties for violating HIPAA - answer-1. Fines ranging from $100 to $250,000
questions graded a+ \\pass!!! 2025\2026
What are are some things that are out of the scope of practice for a HHA? - answer-1.
DO NOTinsert or remove tubes or objects (other than a thermometer) in a client's body.
These procedures are considered "invasive" and are only to be performed by a licensed
professional
2. DO NOT administer medications unless trained and assigned to do so.
3. DO NOT perform procedures that require sterile technique. Ex: changing a sterile
dressing on a deep, open wound. This requires sterile technique.
4. DO NOT diagnose illnesses or prescribe treatments or medications.
5. DO NOT tell the client or the family the diagnosis or the medical treatment plan. This
is the responsibility of the doctor or nurse.
client care plan - answer-is individualized for each client. It lists tasked that team
members, including home health aides, must perform. Activities not listed on the care
plan should NOT be performed.
Federal regulations for HHA - answer-1. Must complete at least 75 hours of training
and must pass a competency evaluation before working
2. Must have at least 12 hours of education (in-service training) each year.
3. Must comply with (OSHA) Occupational Safety and Heath Administration rules about
blood borne pathogens
chain of command - answer-It describes the line of authority. As a home heath aide you
carry out instructions given to you by a nurse. The nurse is acting on the instructions of
a doctor or other member of the care team.
Liability - answer-someone can be held responsible for harming someone else
Policy - answer-a course of action that should be taken every time a certain situation
occurs
procedure - answer-is a method, or way, of doing something
,Professional - answer-means having to do with work or your job
Personal - answer-The opposite of professional. Life outside of your job.
A professional relationship with a client includes.. - answer-Doing only assignments on
your care plan, not discussing personal problems, not using profanity, listening to the
client, never giving or accepting gifts, calling the client "Mr., Mrs., Ms.", etc.
being compassionate - answer-being caring, concerned, considerate, empathetic, and
understanding
demonstrating empathy - answer-entering into the feelings of others
Showing sympathy - answer-sharing in the feelings and difficulties of others
Tactful - answer-The ability to understand what is proper and appropriate when dealing
with others. The ability to act and speak without offending others.
Conscientious - answer-People try to do their best. They are guided by the sense of
right and wrong. They are alert, observant, accurate, and responsible.Accurate
observations and reports.
Ethics - answer-knowledge of right and wrong
laws - answer-tell us what we MUST do
Guidelines: legal and ethical behavior - answer-Be honest, protect client's privacy,
report abuse or suspected abuse, follow care plan, don't perform tasks outside of your
scope of practice, etc.
Neglect - answer-Harming a person physically, mentally, or emotionally by failing to
provide needed care.
active neglect - answer-purposely harming a person physically, mentally, or emotionally
by failing to provide needed care
passive neglect - answer-unintentionally harming a person physically, mentally, or
emotionally by failing to provide needed care
Negligence - answer-careless neglect, often resulting in injury
Malpractice - answer-occurs when a person is injured due to professional misconduct
through negligence, carelessness, or lack of skill
, psychological abuse - answer-emotional harm caused by threatening, scaring,
humiliating, intimidating, isolating, or insulting a person, or by treating him as a child;
also includes verbal abuse
Assault - answer-threatening to touch a person without their permission
Battery - answer-actually touching a person without his or her permission
False Imprisonment - answer-unlawful restraint or restriction of a person's freedom of
movement
involuntary seclusion - answer-the separation of a person from others against the
person's will
EX: HHA confining a client to a room
Client's Bill of Rights - answer-
What injuries are considered "suspicious"? - answer-Poisoning or traumatic injury, teeth
marks, scars, belt buckle or strap marks, bruises, contusions, or well, fractions or
dislocations, burns of an unusual shade, swelling in the face, etc.
Confidentiality - answer-keep private things private
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) 1996 - answer-All
healthcare organizations must take special steps to protect health information. They and
their employees can be fined and/or imprisoned if they do not follow special rules to
protect privacy.
Protected Health Information (PHI) - answer-Under HIPAA a person's health
information must be kept private. Examples of PHI are social security number, name,
address, telephone number, email address, and medical records.
HITECH Act of 2009 - answer-made into a law to promote the adoption and meaningful
use of health information technology
Ways to protect a client's privacy - answer-1. Do not leave information for a client in a
voicemail
2. Make sure that you're in a private area when listening to or reading messages
3. Know whom you're speaking with on the phone. Get a name and a callback number.
4. Make and accept phonically about clients in private areas
5. Do not use client's phone unless you're calling an approved agency or supervisor
6. Do not leave documents in the open
7. Don't share client's information with family
Penalties for violating HIPAA - answer-1. Fines ranging from $100 to $250,000
