Home Health Aide Exam Actual Questions and Revised Answers All Correct
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Home Health Aide
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Home Health Aide
Home Health Aide Exam Actual Questions and Revised Answers All Correct
Which of the following tasks is outside the scope of practice for an HHA? - Answer- Prescribing a new medication.
How should the HHA respond if a client tries to give him a gift? - Answer- The HHA should refuse the gift b...
Home Health Aide Exam Actual
Questions and Revised Answers
All Correct
Which of the following tasks is outside the scope of practice for an HHA? - Answer-
Prescribing a new medication.
How should the HHA respond if a client tries to give him a gift? - Answer- The HHA
should refuse the gift but say thank you.
What does the term "empathy" mean? - Answer- Empathy means being able to identify
with and enter into the feelings of others.
To monitor a client's pulse rate, the HHA will most commonly check the _______ pulse -
Answer- Radial.
Slapping, shoving, and rough handling are all considered to be a type of - Answer-
Physical abuse.
With which of the following people may an HHA share a client's medical information? -
Answer- Client's doctor.
Which of the following is an example of a correct way to write a blood pressure reading?
- Answer- 120/75.
To convert ounces (oz) to millilters (mL), multiply by the number of ounces by. - Answer-
30.
Which of the following would be the best way for an HHA to show a client that she is
listening? - Answer- The HHA should focus on the client and provide feedback.
When a client with Alzheimer's disease perseverates (repeats questions or phrases
over and over), the HHA should - Answer- Repeat herself using the same words.
How often should an ostomy bag be emptied? - Answer- Whenever stool is eliminated
How should an HHA work when helping a client with range of motion excises? -
Answer- Begin at the head and work down the body.
, A ______ is the permanent and painful shortening of a joint and muscle. - Answer-
Contracture.
Which of the following is used when documenting the amount of fluid a client drinks? -
Answer- Milliliters.
How should a fracture pan be positioned? - Answer- With the handle toward the foot of
the bed.
In order to communicate with a client who is hearing-impaired, the HHA should -
Answer- Face the client directly when speaking.
One way that an HHA can help a visually impaired client is to - Answer- Use the face of
an imaginary clock to explain the position of objects.
Which of the following is an example of physical abuse? - Answer- Pinching a client.
Joking with a client's sister about the client's incontinence is what type of abuse? -
Answer- Psychological abuse
Which of the following statements is true of mental illness? - Answer- Mental illness is a
disease like any physical illness.
How should a baby be placed in a crib? - Answer- On his back
An appropriate resource for an HHA to turn to if he is experiencing stress is - Answer-
His supervisor.
What is one important reason why bed linens should remain wrinkle-free? - Answer- To
help keep the skin healthy and prevent pressure ulcers.
What is the term for a device that replaces a missing body part? - Answer- Prosthesis
Which of the following healthcare settings is for people who will die in six months or
less? - Answer- Hospice.
Which of the Following is an example of a psychosocial need? - Answer- Need For
acceptance
Which of the following is an effective way for an HHA to help prevent dehydration? -
Answer- Regularly encourage clients to drink.
An example of a physical restraint is - Answer- Side rails on a bed
What does ADL's stand for - Answer- Activities of daly living
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