# Home Health Aide (HHA) Certification —
Comprehensive Test Bank
**Course:** Home Health Aide Certification
Preparation
**Certification Exam:** State-approved HHA
competency exam / National HHA
certification
**Relevant Exam:** Home Health Aide
certification, competency evaluation, and
written examination
**Document Edition:** 2025–2026 Blueprint
— standalone document
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## PART 1 of 5: Foundations of Home Health Care (Questions 1–70)
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### Chapter 1: The Role of the Home Health Aide — Questions 1–7
**Q1.** A home health aide is providing care to a client in their home. Which
statement best describes the role of the HHA?
A. The HHA is responsible for prescribing medications.
B. The HHA provides personal care and support under the supervision of a
registered nurse or therapist.
C. The HHA diagnoses medical conditions.
,D. The HHA performs surgery.
**Correct Answer: B**
**Rationale:** The HHA provides personal care, homemaking, and support
services under the supervision of a registered nurse or other licensed
professional. HHAs do not prescribe medications, diagnose, or perform surgery.
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**Q2.** An HHA is reviewing the scope of practice. Which task is typically
within the HHA's scope?
A. Administering intravenous medications
B. Bathing and dressing a client
C. Changing a sterile dressing
D. Inserting a urinary catheter
**Correct Answer: B**
**Rationale:** Bathing and dressing are personal care tasks within the HHA's
scope. IV medications, sterile dressings, and catheter insertion require licensed
professionals.
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**Q3.** An HHA is working in a client's home. Which action best demonstrates
professionalism?
A. Arriving late without calling
B. Dressing neatly and arriving on time
,C. Discussing the client's condition with neighbors
D. Using the client's phone for personal calls
**Correct Answer: B**
**Rationale:** Professionalism includes punctuality, appropriate dress, and
respecting the client's privacy and property.
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**Q4.** An HHA is reviewing the client's rights. Which right is protected under
the Patient's Bill of Rights?
A. The right to be informed about their care
B. The right to refuse treatment
C. The right to privacy
D. All of the above
**Correct Answer: D**
**Rationale:** The Patient's Bill of Rights includes the right to be informed,
the right to refuse treatment, and the right to privacy.
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**Q5.** An HHA is caring for a client who refuses a bath. What should the
HHA do?
A. Force the client to take a bath
B. Respect the client's refusal and report it to the supervisor
, C. Ignore the refusal and proceed
D. Tell the client they will be discharged
**Correct Answer: B**
**Rationale:** The HHA must respect the client's right to refuse care and
should report the refusal to the supervising nurse.
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**Q6.** An HHA is reviewing the care plan. What is the purpose of the care
plan?
A. To guide the HHA in providing consistent, appropriate care
B. To replace the HHA's judgment
C. To be kept secret from the client
D. To be used only by the physician
**Correct Answer: A**
**Rationale:** The care plan guides the HHA in providing consistent,
individualized care based on the client's needs.
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**Q7.** An HHA is documenting care. Which statement is true about
documentation?
A. Documentation should be completed at the end of the week.
B. Documentation should be accurate, timely, and objective.
Comprehensive Test Bank
**Course:** Home Health Aide Certification
Preparation
**Certification Exam:** State-approved HHA
competency exam / National HHA
certification
**Relevant Exam:** Home Health Aide
certification, competency evaluation, and
written examination
**Document Edition:** 2025–2026 Blueprint
— standalone document
---
## PART 1 of 5: Foundations of Home Health Care (Questions 1–70)
---
### Chapter 1: The Role of the Home Health Aide — Questions 1–7
**Q1.** A home health aide is providing care to a client in their home. Which
statement best describes the role of the HHA?
A. The HHA is responsible for prescribing medications.
B. The HHA provides personal care and support under the supervision of a
registered nurse or therapist.
C. The HHA diagnoses medical conditions.
,D. The HHA performs surgery.
**Correct Answer: B**
**Rationale:** The HHA provides personal care, homemaking, and support
services under the supervision of a registered nurse or other licensed
professional. HHAs do not prescribe medications, diagnose, or perform surgery.
---
**Q2.** An HHA is reviewing the scope of practice. Which task is typically
within the HHA's scope?
A. Administering intravenous medications
B. Bathing and dressing a client
C. Changing a sterile dressing
D. Inserting a urinary catheter
**Correct Answer: B**
**Rationale:** Bathing and dressing are personal care tasks within the HHA's
scope. IV medications, sterile dressings, and catheter insertion require licensed
professionals.
---
**Q3.** An HHA is working in a client's home. Which action best demonstrates
professionalism?
A. Arriving late without calling
B. Dressing neatly and arriving on time
,C. Discussing the client's condition with neighbors
D. Using the client's phone for personal calls
**Correct Answer: B**
**Rationale:** Professionalism includes punctuality, appropriate dress, and
respecting the client's privacy and property.
---
**Q4.** An HHA is reviewing the client's rights. Which right is protected under
the Patient's Bill of Rights?
A. The right to be informed about their care
B. The right to refuse treatment
C. The right to privacy
D. All of the above
**Correct Answer: D**
**Rationale:** The Patient's Bill of Rights includes the right to be informed,
the right to refuse treatment, and the right to privacy.
---
**Q5.** An HHA is caring for a client who refuses a bath. What should the
HHA do?
A. Force the client to take a bath
B. Respect the client's refusal and report it to the supervisor
, C. Ignore the refusal and proceed
D. Tell the client they will be discharged
**Correct Answer: B**
**Rationale:** The HHA must respect the client's right to refuse care and
should report the refusal to the supervising nurse.
---
**Q6.** An HHA is reviewing the care plan. What is the purpose of the care
plan?
A. To guide the HHA in providing consistent, appropriate care
B. To replace the HHA's judgment
C. To be kept secret from the client
D. To be used only by the physician
**Correct Answer: A**
**Rationale:** The care plan guides the HHA in providing consistent,
individualized care based on the client's needs.
---
**Q7.** An HHA is documenting care. Which statement is true about
documentation?
A. Documentation should be completed at the end of the week.
B. Documentation should be accurate, timely, and objective.
