HHA Practice Test Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2024/2025 | Graded A+

HHA Practice Test Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2024/2025 | Graded A+ Can a home health aide legally reinforce a dressing? Yes Is it within a home health aide's legal scope to apply a hot pack? No Can a home health aide legally administer an enema? No Is it legal for a home health aide to administer medication? No Can a home health aide change a sterile dressing? No Is assisting with the change of a colostomy bag a legal duty for a home health aide? Yes Can a home health aide legally give a rectal suppository? No Is it within the legal duties of a home health aide to provide tube feeding? No Can a home health aide administer insulin? No Is it legal for a home health aide to cut a patient's nails? No What is your role as a home health aide? To work as part of the healthcare team When working in the home, under whose supervision do you work? Under the supervision of a professional supervisor What is a key responsibility for a home health aide? To perform only the tasks assigned by the registered nurse or professional therapist Is being a good listener important in the home health setting? Yes Should you always inform the patient about the procedures you are going to perform? Yes Is verbal communication the only form of communication? No What is essential for effective communication with people? Courtesy, tact, and listening How can body language be defined? As a way of communicating feelings using body movements, facial expressions, and eye contact What should you do before providing care to a conscious patient? Explain what you are going to do What should Miss Ferris do if she feels very angry while caring for Mr. Conway? Discuss her feelings with the agency supervisor What action should a home health aide take if accused of stealing by a patient? Report the incident to the agency supervisor Is it true that tasks not documented are considered not done legally? Yes If a patient has new skin breakdown and the nurse is due in two days, should you report it to your supervisor? Yes A rapid pulse and shortness of breath in a patient usually indicates that a paitent is excited and does not need to be reported to a