Kansas Home Health Aide: Comprehensive
Care and Safety Guidelines EXAM
PRACTICE TEST QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES
How can a clear plastic bottle be used for measuring? - ANSWERS✔-Mark the outside
with tape after pouring in measured amounts.
\Q\.How can a client get out of the tub more easily? - ANSWERS✔-By turning over onto
hands and knees and using the edge of the tub or grab bars.
\Q\.How can communication be facilitated for clients with expressive aphasia? -
ANSWERS✔-Using charts, pictures, or flash cards.
\Q\.How can cultural background affect client interactions? - ANSWERS✔-It can
influence how clients meet strangers and their feelings about the aide in their home.
\Q\.How can family members assist a client in the tub? - ANSWERS✔-By adding
security fastened grab bars.
\Q\.How many servings of dairy are recommended for children aged 1-8 years? -
ANSWERS✔-4 servings.
\Q\.How many servings of vegetables and fruits should adults consume daily? -
ANSWERS✔-Five to nine servings, including sources of vitamins A and C.
\Q\.How should a baby be held during feeding? - ANSWERS✔-Hold the baby; do not
prop the bottle.
\Q\.How should a humidifier be positioned for optimal use? - ANSWERS✔-Place it on a
solid surface below bed level, directing moist air toward the client but not directly at
them.
\Q\.How should medications be stored safely? - ANSWERS✔-Medications should have
legible labels with expiration dates, be stored out of reach of children, and kept away
from extreme temperatures.
, \Q\.How should perishable foods be stored after purchase? - ANSWERS✔-Refrigerate
or freeze within 2 hours.
\Q\.What are common signs of depression in a person under stress? - ANSWERS✔-
Lack of interest in the environment, poor appetite, and lack of personal interaction.
\Q\.What are guidelines for maintaining a clean and safe environment in home care? -
ANSWERS✔-Regular cleaning, safe storage of hazardous materials, and proper waste
disposal.
\Q\.What are indications of abuse in children? - ANSWERS✔-Physical injuries like burns
and bruises, extreme behavior, and poor care in feeding and dressing.
\Q\.What are safe food handling practices? - ANSWERS✔-Washing hands, cooking
food to proper temperatures, and avoiding cross-contamination.
\Q\.What are signs of potential infant health crises that should be reported? -
ANSWERS✔-Difficulty breathing, high fever, or unusual lethargy.
\Q\.What are some changes in the home that may cause behavioral symptoms in
children? - ANSWERS✔-Financial pressures, noise and activity restrictions, fear and
anxiety, and changes in family member roles.
\Q\.What are some characteristics of mental health? - ANSWERS✔-Emotional stability,
coping skills, and positive relationships.
\Q\.What are some common reactions to stress or approaching death? - ANSWERS✔-
Denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance.
\Q\.What are some effective strategies for a home health aide when dealing with
children? - ANSWERS✔-Use praise, provide choices, and involve parents in discipline.
\Q\.What are some examples of fluids that provide hydration? - ANSWERS✔-Water,
milk, juices, ice cream, jello, pudding, or soup.
\Q\.What are some functions of a family in a home health context? - ANSWERS✔-
Maintains stability, protects one another, transmits culture, and teaches self-sufficiency.
\Q\.What are some key points for purchasing food safely? - ANSWERS✔-Check for
cracks in eggs, dents in cans, and ensure frozen foods are solidly frozen.
\Q\.What are some legal aspects of working as a home health aide? - ANSWERS✔-
Understanding patient confidentiality, informed consent, and reporting abuse.
Care and Safety Guidelines EXAM
PRACTICE TEST QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES
How can a clear plastic bottle be used for measuring? - ANSWERS✔-Mark the outside
with tape after pouring in measured amounts.
\Q\.How can a client get out of the tub more easily? - ANSWERS✔-By turning over onto
hands and knees and using the edge of the tub or grab bars.
\Q\.How can communication be facilitated for clients with expressive aphasia? -
ANSWERS✔-Using charts, pictures, or flash cards.
\Q\.How can cultural background affect client interactions? - ANSWERS✔-It can
influence how clients meet strangers and their feelings about the aide in their home.
\Q\.How can family members assist a client in the tub? - ANSWERS✔-By adding
security fastened grab bars.
\Q\.How many servings of dairy are recommended for children aged 1-8 years? -
ANSWERS✔-4 servings.
\Q\.How many servings of vegetables and fruits should adults consume daily? -
ANSWERS✔-Five to nine servings, including sources of vitamins A and C.
\Q\.How should a baby be held during feeding? - ANSWERS✔-Hold the baby; do not
prop the bottle.
\Q\.How should a humidifier be positioned for optimal use? - ANSWERS✔-Place it on a
solid surface below bed level, directing moist air toward the client but not directly at
them.
\Q\.How should medications be stored safely? - ANSWERS✔-Medications should have
legible labels with expiration dates, be stored out of reach of children, and kept away
from extreme temperatures.
, \Q\.How should perishable foods be stored after purchase? - ANSWERS✔-Refrigerate
or freeze within 2 hours.
\Q\.What are common signs of depression in a person under stress? - ANSWERS✔-
Lack of interest in the environment, poor appetite, and lack of personal interaction.
\Q\.What are guidelines for maintaining a clean and safe environment in home care? -
ANSWERS✔-Regular cleaning, safe storage of hazardous materials, and proper waste
disposal.
\Q\.What are indications of abuse in children? - ANSWERS✔-Physical injuries like burns
and bruises, extreme behavior, and poor care in feeding and dressing.
\Q\.What are safe food handling practices? - ANSWERS✔-Washing hands, cooking
food to proper temperatures, and avoiding cross-contamination.
\Q\.What are signs of potential infant health crises that should be reported? -
ANSWERS✔-Difficulty breathing, high fever, or unusual lethargy.
\Q\.What are some changes in the home that may cause behavioral symptoms in
children? - ANSWERS✔-Financial pressures, noise and activity restrictions, fear and
anxiety, and changes in family member roles.
\Q\.What are some characteristics of mental health? - ANSWERS✔-Emotional stability,
coping skills, and positive relationships.
\Q\.What are some common reactions to stress or approaching death? - ANSWERS✔-
Denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance.
\Q\.What are some effective strategies for a home health aide when dealing with
children? - ANSWERS✔-Use praise, provide choices, and involve parents in discipline.
\Q\.What are some examples of fluids that provide hydration? - ANSWERS✔-Water,
milk, juices, ice cream, jello, pudding, or soup.
\Q\.What are some functions of a family in a home health context? - ANSWERS✔-
Maintains stability, protects one another, transmits culture, and teaches self-sufficiency.
\Q\.What are some key points for purchasing food safely? - ANSWERS✔-Check for
cracks in eggs, dents in cans, and ensure frozen foods are solidly frozen.
\Q\.What are some legal aspects of working as a home health aide? - ANSWERS✔-
Understanding patient confidentiality, informed consent, and reporting abuse.
