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HHA Competency Test 2024 Questions with Correct Answers.
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Name: Score:60 Multiple choice questions
Term 1 of 60
If a client stops breathing, what should be done first?
Remove any materials from the client's mouth or nose.
Allow no smoking in the client's room.
Keep the bottom sheet free of wrinkles.
Can the client speak or cough.
Term 2 of 60
What is the main reason for covering your mouth or nose when coughing or sneezing?
After they finish drinking the fluids.
Below the level of his bladder.
Remind mrs. elden to wash from the vaginal area toward the rectal area.
To prevent the spread of germs.
Term 3 of 60
Why is the the thumb NOT used for taking a client's pulse?
Using the thumb can cause discomfort to the client.
The thumb is too weak to accurately measure a pulse.
The thumb's position can obstruct blood flow during pulse measurement.
The thumbs pulse might be felt instead of the client's pulse.
,Term 4 of 60
In communicating with a client who is hard of hearing, the aide should:
Use complex medical jargon to explain things more clearly.
Avoid making eye contact to prevent distractions.
Explain to the client what you are doing.
Stand directly in front of the client so he/she can hear you speak.
Term 5 of 60
One morning shortly after the HHA arrives, Mr. Walsh says "I have had cramping pains in the calf
of my right leg for the past 2 hours." In addition to reporting this complaint to the agency
supervisor, what is the best way for the aide to write this on the chart?
"States that he has had cramping pains in the calf of his right leg for 2 hours."
"states that he has had cramping pains in the calf of his right leg for 4 hours."
"states that he has had cramping pains in the calf of his right leg for 8 hours."
"states that he has had cramping pains in the calf of his right leg for 7 hours."
Term 6 of 60
Which of these statements about the elderly is true?
Bleeding.
They can learn new things.
They cannot change.
Cannot explain how they feel.
, Term 7 of 60
An elderly male client occasionally wets his trousers. What should the HHA do?
Ignore the wet trousers as it is a common occurrence in elderly males.
Encourage him to use the bathroom at least every 2 hours.
Limit his fluid intake to reduce the frequency of wetting.
Provide a bucket for him to use instead of going to the bathroom.
Term 8 of 60
Mrs. Rand, who has diabetes and takes insulin regularly, tells the HHA that she feels very nervous
and jittery. What should the HHA do immediately.
Check her blood sugar levels.
Tell her to take a nap.
Offer her a piece of chocolate.
Give her a glass of orange juice.
Term 9 of 60
A client's circulations is generally improved when the client's:
Activity is increased.
Liquid intake is increased
Clothing is kept clean
A sense of well-being.
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