Question 1
When giving a bed bath, how often should the water be changed?
A) as often as needed to have warm, clean water at all times
B) just once
C) only after washing the perineal area
D) only after washing the front half of the patient
CORRECT ANSWER
A) as often as needed to have warm, clean water at all times
Question 2
Which of the following items is used in the prevention and treatment of bedsores or
pressure sores?
A) rubber sheets
B) air mattress
C) emesis basin
D) arm restraints
CORRECT ANSWER
B) air mattress
Question 3
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,Proper feeding techniques include:
A) Just one spoonful per bite
B) Feed the patient slowly and make sure all food is swallowed
C) Feed the patient while laying flat on the bed
D) Allow the spoon to go to the back of the tongue
CORRECT ANSWER
B) Feed the patient slowly and make sure all food is swallowed
Question 4
If a client is wearing anti-embolism stocking, what would be an important thing to assess
for?
A) Ultrasound for deep vein thrombosis
B) Tingling or lack of sensation
C) Bounding Pulses
CORRECT ANSWER
B) Tingling or lack of sensation
Question 5
When performing these health skills on a client it is always important to:
A) Have consent from the client
B) Wash your hands before and after
C) Explain exactly what you are doing
D) All of the above
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,CORRECT ANSWER
D) All of the above
Question 6
What is not a sign or symptom of dehydration?
A) Light-colored and diluted urine
B) Weakness and thirst
C) Dried mucous membranes
D) Rapid pulse and low blood pressure
CORRECT ANSWER
A) Light-colored and diluted urine
Question 7
Which of the following is the most appropriate practice to promote good skin care in the
elderly?
A) keep the skin clean and well moisturized
B) apply alcohol to moist areas of the skin
C) wash daily with scented soaps
D) all of the above
CORRECT ANSWER
A) keep the skin clean and well moisturized
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, Question 8
When taking a client's pulse, you should take it for how long?
A) about 15 seconds
B) one minute
C) 30 seconds
D) two minutes or more
CORRECT ANSWER
B) one minute
Question 9
Mr. Smith, a client with dementia, has become very agitated. Which of the following
suggestions would be helpful?
A) stay calm
B) offer diversion and/or entertainment
C) be agreeable
D) all of the above
CORRECT ANSWER
D) all of the above
Question 10
In giving foot care to a diabetic client, the home health aide should not do which of the
following?
A) clean under the toenails
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When giving a bed bath, how often should the water be changed?
A) as often as needed to have warm, clean water at all times
B) just once
C) only after washing the perineal area
D) only after washing the front half of the patient
CORRECT ANSWER
A) as often as needed to have warm, clean water at all times
Question 2
Which of the following items is used in the prevention and treatment of bedsores or
pressure sores?
A) rubber sheets
B) air mattress
C) emesis basin
D) arm restraints
CORRECT ANSWER
B) air mattress
Question 3
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,Proper feeding techniques include:
A) Just one spoonful per bite
B) Feed the patient slowly and make sure all food is swallowed
C) Feed the patient while laying flat on the bed
D) Allow the spoon to go to the back of the tongue
CORRECT ANSWER
B) Feed the patient slowly and make sure all food is swallowed
Question 4
If a client is wearing anti-embolism stocking, what would be an important thing to assess
for?
A) Ultrasound for deep vein thrombosis
B) Tingling or lack of sensation
C) Bounding Pulses
CORRECT ANSWER
B) Tingling or lack of sensation
Question 5
When performing these health skills on a client it is always important to:
A) Have consent from the client
B) Wash your hands before and after
C) Explain exactly what you are doing
D) All of the above
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,CORRECT ANSWER
D) All of the above
Question 6
What is not a sign or symptom of dehydration?
A) Light-colored and diluted urine
B) Weakness and thirst
C) Dried mucous membranes
D) Rapid pulse and low blood pressure
CORRECT ANSWER
A) Light-colored and diluted urine
Question 7
Which of the following is the most appropriate practice to promote good skin care in the
elderly?
A) keep the skin clean and well moisturized
B) apply alcohol to moist areas of the skin
C) wash daily with scented soaps
D) all of the above
CORRECT ANSWER
A) keep the skin clean and well moisturized
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, Question 8
When taking a client's pulse, you should take it for how long?
A) about 15 seconds
B) one minute
C) 30 seconds
D) two minutes or more
CORRECT ANSWER
B) one minute
Question 9
Mr. Smith, a client with dementia, has become very agitated. Which of the following
suggestions would be helpful?
A) stay calm
B) offer diversion and/or entertainment
C) be agreeable
D) all of the above
CORRECT ANSWER
D) all of the above
Question 10
In giving foot care to a diabetic client, the home health aide should not do which of the
following?
A) clean under the toenails
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