REHAB AIDE CERTIFICATION EXAM ACTUAL
PREP QUESTIONS AND WELL REVISED
ANSWERS - LATEST AND COMPLETE UPDATE
WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS – ASSURES PASS
1. A patient recovering from a total hip replacement is learning to use a walker.
The safest initial instruction for the patient is to:
A. Encourage the patient to place both feet together before stepping
B. Instruct the patient to advance the walker first, then the affected leg,
followed by the unaffected leg
C. Tell the patient to move the affected leg first, then the walker, then the
unaffected leg
D. Allow the patient to move in whichever order is comfortable
Rationale: Proper walker technique involves moving the walker first to
provide support, then the affected leg, followed by the unaffected leg to
prevent falls.
2. Which of the following is the most important reason for performing hand
hygiene before patient contact?
A. It improves patient confidence
B. It complies with hospital policy
C. It prevents the transmission of pathogens to the patient
D. It reduces staff sick days
Rationale: Hand hygiene is a primary infection control measure to prevent
healthcare-associated infections.
3. When assisting a patient with a stroke who has right-sided weakness, the
rehab aide should:
A. Stand on the patient’s left side for support
, B. Stand on the patient’s affected (right) side to provide stability
C. Allow the patient to walk independently immediately
D. Use only verbal cues without physical support
Rationale: Standing on the affected side allows the aide to support and
prevent falls on the weaker side.
4. A patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) becomes
short of breath during ambulation. The first action is to:
A. Continue the exercise to improve endurance
B. Stop the activity and assist the patient to a seated position
C. Encourage rapid deep breaths to compensate
D. Apply cold compresses to reduce fatigue
Rationale: Stopping activity and ensuring patient safety is the priority in
acute dyspnea.
5. Which of the following best reflects professional boundaries for a rehab
aide?
A. Sharing personal phone numbers with patients
B. Maintaining a professional relationship while providing care
C. Accepting gifts of significant value from patients
D. Discussing personal life with patients to build rapport
Rationale: Maintaining professional boundaries ensures ethical practice
and prevents exploitation.
6. A patient is prescribed passive range-of-motion (PROM) exercises for the
shoulder. The rehab aide should:
A. Encourage the patient to move the shoulder independently
B. Move the patient’s shoulder through its full range without patient
effort
C. Avoid moving the joint to prevent discomfort
, D. Focus only on the unaffected arm
Rationale: PROM is used when the patient cannot actively move a joint; the
aide moves it safely to prevent contractures.
7. When transferring a patient from a bed to a wheelchair, which is the
primary safety precaution?
A. Pull the patient quickly to reduce time
B. Lock wheelchair brakes and ensure footrests are out of the way
C. Allow the patient to stand without support
D. Skip using a gait belt if the patient insists
Rationale: Securing the wheelchair prevents tipping and injury during
transfer.
8. A rehab aide notices a patient with a urinary catheter showing signs of
redness and swelling around the insertion site. The aide should:
A. Ignore it; it’s common after catheter insertion
B. Report the observation to the supervising nurse immediately
C. Remove the catheter themselves
D. Clean the area without informing staff
Rationale: Early detection of infection or complications requires reporting
to a licensed professional.
9. Which of the following is an example of ethical practice for a rehab aide?
A. Completing tasks quickly without regard for patient comfort
B. Refusing to assist with tasks outside one’s comfort zone
C. Respecting patient confidentiality and dignity at all times
D. Giving medical advice outside the aide’s scope
Rationale: Ethical practice includes respecting patient privacy, dignity, and
scope of practice.
, 10.During ambulation, a patient begins to feel dizzy and loses balance. The
rehab aide’s first response should be to:
A. Let the patient regain balance independently
B. Support the patient and guide them safely to a seated position
C. Push the patient forward to maintain momentum
D. Call for assistance after the patient falls
Rationale: Immediate patient safety is critical; preventing a fall takes
priority over calling for help.
11.Which principle is most important when performing passive range-of-
motion exercises?
A. Move joints as fast as possible
B. Avoid pain and support joints properly
C. Apply strong resistance to prevent weakness
D. Only move the joint when the patient requests
Rationale: PROM exercises should not cause pain and must be performed
safely to prevent injury.
12.A patient recovering from a cerebrovascular accident (stroke) exhibits left-
sided neglect. The rehab aide should:
A. Encourage the patient to use the right side only
B. Provide cues and assist the patient to attend to the neglected side
C. Avoid the affected side to prevent frustration
D. Place items only on the patient’s right side
Rationale: Neglect requires active intervention to promote functional
recovery and safety.
13.Which of the following is considered safe body mechanics when lifting or
transferring a patient?
A. Bending at the waist with straight legs
PREP QUESTIONS AND WELL REVISED
ANSWERS - LATEST AND COMPLETE UPDATE
WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS – ASSURES PASS
1. A patient recovering from a total hip replacement is learning to use a walker.
The safest initial instruction for the patient is to:
A. Encourage the patient to place both feet together before stepping
B. Instruct the patient to advance the walker first, then the affected leg,
followed by the unaffected leg
C. Tell the patient to move the affected leg first, then the walker, then the
unaffected leg
D. Allow the patient to move in whichever order is comfortable
Rationale: Proper walker technique involves moving the walker first to
provide support, then the affected leg, followed by the unaffected leg to
prevent falls.
2. Which of the following is the most important reason for performing hand
hygiene before patient contact?
A. It improves patient confidence
B. It complies with hospital policy
C. It prevents the transmission of pathogens to the patient
D. It reduces staff sick days
Rationale: Hand hygiene is a primary infection control measure to prevent
healthcare-associated infections.
3. When assisting a patient with a stroke who has right-sided weakness, the
rehab aide should:
A. Stand on the patient’s left side for support
, B. Stand on the patient’s affected (right) side to provide stability
C. Allow the patient to walk independently immediately
D. Use only verbal cues without physical support
Rationale: Standing on the affected side allows the aide to support and
prevent falls on the weaker side.
4. A patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) becomes
short of breath during ambulation. The first action is to:
A. Continue the exercise to improve endurance
B. Stop the activity and assist the patient to a seated position
C. Encourage rapid deep breaths to compensate
D. Apply cold compresses to reduce fatigue
Rationale: Stopping activity and ensuring patient safety is the priority in
acute dyspnea.
5. Which of the following best reflects professional boundaries for a rehab
aide?
A. Sharing personal phone numbers with patients
B. Maintaining a professional relationship while providing care
C. Accepting gifts of significant value from patients
D. Discussing personal life with patients to build rapport
Rationale: Maintaining professional boundaries ensures ethical practice
and prevents exploitation.
6. A patient is prescribed passive range-of-motion (PROM) exercises for the
shoulder. The rehab aide should:
A. Encourage the patient to move the shoulder independently
B. Move the patient’s shoulder through its full range without patient
effort
C. Avoid moving the joint to prevent discomfort
, D. Focus only on the unaffected arm
Rationale: PROM is used when the patient cannot actively move a joint; the
aide moves it safely to prevent contractures.
7. When transferring a patient from a bed to a wheelchair, which is the
primary safety precaution?
A. Pull the patient quickly to reduce time
B. Lock wheelchair brakes and ensure footrests are out of the way
C. Allow the patient to stand without support
D. Skip using a gait belt if the patient insists
Rationale: Securing the wheelchair prevents tipping and injury during
transfer.
8. A rehab aide notices a patient with a urinary catheter showing signs of
redness and swelling around the insertion site. The aide should:
A. Ignore it; it’s common after catheter insertion
B. Report the observation to the supervising nurse immediately
C. Remove the catheter themselves
D. Clean the area without informing staff
Rationale: Early detection of infection or complications requires reporting
to a licensed professional.
9. Which of the following is an example of ethical practice for a rehab aide?
A. Completing tasks quickly without regard for patient comfort
B. Refusing to assist with tasks outside one’s comfort zone
C. Respecting patient confidentiality and dignity at all times
D. Giving medical advice outside the aide’s scope
Rationale: Ethical practice includes respecting patient privacy, dignity, and
scope of practice.
, 10.During ambulation, a patient begins to feel dizzy and loses balance. The
rehab aide’s first response should be to:
A. Let the patient regain balance independently
B. Support the patient and guide them safely to a seated position
C. Push the patient forward to maintain momentum
D. Call for assistance after the patient falls
Rationale: Immediate patient safety is critical; preventing a fall takes
priority over calling for help.
11.Which principle is most important when performing passive range-of-
motion exercises?
A. Move joints as fast as possible
B. Avoid pain and support joints properly
C. Apply strong resistance to prevent weakness
D. Only move the joint when the patient requests
Rationale: PROM exercises should not cause pain and must be performed
safely to prevent injury.
12.A patient recovering from a cerebrovascular accident (stroke) exhibits left-
sided neglect. The rehab aide should:
A. Encourage the patient to use the right side only
B. Provide cues and assist the patient to attend to the neglected side
C. Avoid the affected side to prevent frustration
D. Place items only on the patient’s right side
Rationale: Neglect requires active intervention to promote functional
recovery and safety.
13.Which of the following is considered safe body mechanics when lifting or
transferring a patient?
A. Bending at the waist with straight legs
