HHA Competency Test Questions with 100% Correct Answers

Clients sometimes express religious beliefs with which the HHA does not agree. Dealing with these situations, which of these understandings should the aide use as a guide? Clients have a right to their own beliefs, which should be respected. Mrs. Wayne, a HHA, leaves the home of Mr. Davis, a terminally ill client. A neighbor stops her and says. "Mr. Davis is very sick isn't he?, I hear he is near death." What is the best for Mrs. Wayne to say? "I'm sorry, I can't discuss Mr. Davis." Miss Ferris, a HHA, is assigned to care for Mr. Conway. Miss Ferris notices that she feels very angry when she is with Mr. Conway. What should Miss Ferris do because she feels this way? Talk with the agency supervisor about the situation. A client accuses a HHA of stealing $5. The aide has not taken the client's money, but the client does not believe this. What should the aide do? Notify the agency supervisor. Which of these actions in the home health aide permitted to take in relation to drug administration? Recording and reporting the client's reaction to the medication. One morning shortly after the HHA arrives, Mr. Walsh says "I have had cramping pains in the calf of my right leg for the past 2 hours." In addition to reporting this complaint to the agency supervisor, what is the best way for the aide to write this on the chart? "States that he has had cramping pains in the calf of his right leg for 2 hours." When a client complains of pain, what should the HHA do first? Ask the client to describe the pain. The HHA should be sure to take which of these actions when caring for a newborn baby? Support the baby's head and neck when picking up the baby. A client is receiving oxygen through a nasal tube. What safety precautions should the HHA take? Allow no smoking in the client's room. What is the main reason for covering your mouth or nose when coughing or sneezing? To prevent the spread of germs. Signs of infections should be reported to the nursing supervisor. Which of the following would NOT be considered a sign of infection? Increased appetite.