HHA Practice Test 1 Questions with Answers

Why should a home health aide soak a client's hands in warm water when caring for a client's nails? To help loosen debris and ease nail trimming and cuticle care Which of the following will affect a client's nutrition? Ability to chew properly Why should a home health aide avoid using products like talcs and powders on a client? They can cake within skin folds Which of the following guidelines is not true regarding to a client's meal? Only offer fluids at the beginning and end of the meal What is the score to indicate that a client is feeling no pain? 0 What is the general goal for skin care when bathing a client? Remove pathogens and promote comfort A home health aide is expected to find a pressure in all of the following places except: Stomach Which of the following is not an activity of daily living? Education A home health aide cleanses a client's genitals and anus. What type of care is he or she performing? Perineal Care Which of the following does not represent a reason to prevent accidental loss of clients' dentures? Someone might find and bully the patient What is the proper procedure following a puncture wound by a sharp object? Report to your supervisor promptly Which of the following is not true regarding signs and symptoms of clients with extreme blood sugar levels? Dry skin on their kneecaps A home health aide is moving a client to the side of the bed. Which of the following is not true regarding this process? Take a blood pressure reading first Which of the following is not a symptom of digestive or urinary infections? Memory loss Which of the following is not true regarding making an occupied bed? Tell jokes to make patient at ease Which of the following is not true regarding HIV? The virus is only present until treated Which of the following is not true regarding orally measuring a client's temperature with an electronic monitor? Reuse plastic probe covers Which of the following is not true regarding dressing a client? Overextend the extremities if necessary when undressing and dressing What is the Fowler's position? A semi-sitting position with the head elevated between 45 and 60 degrees.