Home Health Aide Test Chapter1
Questions & Answers
HHA help care for clients with chronic illnesses, Which means that - ANSWERSThe
illness last a long time
CM's payment system for home care is called the - ANSWERSHome health prospective
payment system ( HH PPS)
Which of the following best describes a difference between working in the home as a
HHA and working as a nursing assistant in a long term care facility - ANSWERSA HHA
has more independence
Which member of the care team diagnoses disease and prescribes treatment? -
ANSWERSDoctor
Which of the following statements is true of the clients being a part of the care team? -
ANSWERSThe care team revolves around the client and his or her condition, treatment,
and progress.
Which of the following statements is true of a HHA responsibilities if an activity is not
listed in the care plan? - ANSWERSThe HHA should not perform the activity if its not
listed in the care plan
What is one reason why reporting a clients changes and problems to the supervisor is a
very important role of the HHA? - ANSWERSThe care plan must be updated as the
client's condition changes.
A professional relationship between an HHA and a client includes - ANSWERSKeeping
client information confidential
A client has purchased a special gift for his HHA. How should the HHA respond? -
ANSWERSThe HHA should refuse the gift but thank the client for thinking of her.
, What is required of an HHA if she suspects that a client is being abused? -
ANSWERSThe HHA should report it to his supervisor immediately.
What is one way that an HHA can help protect her clients rights? - ANSWERSThe HHA
can knock and ask permission before entering a clients room.
For HHA's, confidentiality means? - ANSWERSKeeping client information private.
With whom can an HHA share a clients protected health information with? -
ANSWERSWith other members of the care team.
What is one function of the chain of command? - ANSWERSIt helps protect home
health aides and their employers from liability.
A __________ is a method or way of doing something - ANSWERSprocedure
One reason that the health insurance portability and accountability act was created to? -
ANSWERSProtect privacy of health information.
________ have to do with the knowledge of right and wrong. - ANSWERSethics
An example of ethical behavior by an HHA - ANSWERSProtecting a clients privacy.
Which of the following is a term for a legal document that designates what kind of care a
person wants if he is unable to make that decision himself? - ANSWERSAdvance
directive.
What happens after a doctor refers a patient to home health care and an agency has
been chosen? - ANSWERSA staff member from the home health agency performs an
assessment of the clients needs.
Which of the following is an example of a Barrier to communication? - ANSWERSHHA
used medical terminology with the client.
Which of the following statements is true of documentation? - ANSWERSHHA's should
document care immediately after the visit.
Which of the following occurrences is considered an incident and requires a report? -
ANSWERSThe client falls but says he is fine afterwards.
When using a transfer belt, the HHA should? - ANSWERSPlace it over the clients
clothing.
A client who is lying on either her left or her right side is in the _________ position. -
ANSWERSLateral
Questions & Answers
HHA help care for clients with chronic illnesses, Which means that - ANSWERSThe
illness last a long time
CM's payment system for home care is called the - ANSWERSHome health prospective
payment system ( HH PPS)
Which of the following best describes a difference between working in the home as a
HHA and working as a nursing assistant in a long term care facility - ANSWERSA HHA
has more independence
Which member of the care team diagnoses disease and prescribes treatment? -
ANSWERSDoctor
Which of the following statements is true of the clients being a part of the care team? -
ANSWERSThe care team revolves around the client and his or her condition, treatment,
and progress.
Which of the following statements is true of a HHA responsibilities if an activity is not
listed in the care plan? - ANSWERSThe HHA should not perform the activity if its not
listed in the care plan
What is one reason why reporting a clients changes and problems to the supervisor is a
very important role of the HHA? - ANSWERSThe care plan must be updated as the
client's condition changes.
A professional relationship between an HHA and a client includes - ANSWERSKeeping
client information confidential
A client has purchased a special gift for his HHA. How should the HHA respond? -
ANSWERSThe HHA should refuse the gift but thank the client for thinking of her.
, What is required of an HHA if she suspects that a client is being abused? -
ANSWERSThe HHA should report it to his supervisor immediately.
What is one way that an HHA can help protect her clients rights? - ANSWERSThe HHA
can knock and ask permission before entering a clients room.
For HHA's, confidentiality means? - ANSWERSKeeping client information private.
With whom can an HHA share a clients protected health information with? -
ANSWERSWith other members of the care team.
What is one function of the chain of command? - ANSWERSIt helps protect home
health aides and their employers from liability.
A __________ is a method or way of doing something - ANSWERSprocedure
One reason that the health insurance portability and accountability act was created to? -
ANSWERSProtect privacy of health information.
________ have to do with the knowledge of right and wrong. - ANSWERSethics
An example of ethical behavior by an HHA - ANSWERSProtecting a clients privacy.
Which of the following is a term for a legal document that designates what kind of care a
person wants if he is unable to make that decision himself? - ANSWERSAdvance
directive.
What happens after a doctor refers a patient to home health care and an agency has
been chosen? - ANSWERSA staff member from the home health agency performs an
assessment of the clients needs.
Which of the following is an example of a Barrier to communication? - ANSWERSHHA
used medical terminology with the client.
Which of the following statements is true of documentation? - ANSWERSHHA's should
document care immediately after the visit.
Which of the following occurrences is considered an incident and requires a report? -
ANSWERSThe client falls but says he is fine afterwards.
When using a transfer belt, the HHA should? - ANSWERSPlace it over the clients
clothing.
A client who is lying on either her left or her right side is in the _________ position. -
ANSWERSLateral
