Home Health Aide Practice Test Questions with 100% Correct Solutions, Graded to Pass

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 - A) as often as needed to have warm, clean water at all times 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 - B) air mattress 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 - B) Feed the patient slowly and make sure all food is swallowed 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 - B) Tingling or lack of sensation 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 - D) All of the above 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 - A) Light-colored and diluted urine 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 - A) keep the skin clean and well moisturized 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 - B) one minute 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 - D) all of the above In giving foot care to a diabetic client, the home health aide should not do which of the following? A) clean under the toenails B) cut the toenails C) soak the feet for more than 5 minutes in a basin of warm water D) put lotion on the feet after drying them - B) cut the toenails Primary symptom for a urinary tract infections (UTI) is? A) yellowing of the skin B) pain or burning during urination C) high urination output D) chills - B) pain or burning during urination A client complains of intense pain in the chest that goes down the arm; and is sweating profusely. The home health aide should: A) call for emergency help immediately B) massage the chest and arm C) assist the client back to bed D) call your agency - A) call for emergency help immediately What is a normal systolic blood pressure level? A) 80 B) 120 C) 140 D) 60-90 - B) 120 Urinary leg bags are used for: A) catheterized male clients B) catheterized clients who are up and out of bed C) catheterized clients who are confined to bed D) catheterized clients who have a decreased urinary output - B) catheterized clients who are up and out of bed