HHA competency test (60 Questions and
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? - Correct Answers 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? - Correct Answers
"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? - Correct Answers 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? -
Correct Answers Notify the agency supervisor.
Which of these actions in the home health aide permitted to take in relation
to drug administration? - Correct Answers 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? - Correct Answers "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? - Correct
Answers Ask the client to describe the pain.
, The HHA should be sure to take which of these actions when caring for a
newborn baby? - Correct Answers 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? - Correct Answers Allow no smoking in the client's
room.
What is the main reason for covering your mouth or nose when coughing or
sneezing? - Correct Answers 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? - Correct
Answers Increased appetite.
Which of these signs may be an early warning sign of cancer? - Correct
Answers A sore that does not heal.
Which of these statements describes good body mechanics? - Correct
Answers Bend knees when lifting an object off the floor or when kneeling
to pick up objects.
If a HHA has bad breath or body odors, who is LEAST likely to be aware of
it? - Correct Answers The aide.
Which of these substances could be used to put out a fire in pan of bacon
fat? - Correct Answers Baking soda.
Good sources of protein are: - Correct Answers Beans, peanut butter and
eggs.
Milk is a good source of calcium. Which of these foods is also high in
calcium? - Correct Answers Cheese.
Which would be a better choice for a client on a low salt diet? - Correct
Answers Turkey sandwich, fruit and jell-O.
What is the advantage of fiber in the diet? - Correct Answers Helps
prevent constipation.
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? - Correct Answers 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? - Correct Answers
"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? - Correct Answers 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? -
Correct Answers Notify the agency supervisor.
Which of these actions in the home health aide permitted to take in relation
to drug administration? - Correct Answers 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? - Correct Answers "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? - Correct
Answers Ask the client to describe the pain.
, The HHA should be sure to take which of these actions when caring for a
newborn baby? - Correct Answers 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? - Correct Answers Allow no smoking in the client's
room.
What is the main reason for covering your mouth or nose when coughing or
sneezing? - Correct Answers 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? - Correct
Answers Increased appetite.
Which of these signs may be an early warning sign of cancer? - Correct
Answers A sore that does not heal.
Which of these statements describes good body mechanics? - Correct
Answers Bend knees when lifting an object off the floor or when kneeling
to pick up objects.
If a HHA has bad breath or body odors, who is LEAST likely to be aware of
it? - Correct Answers The aide.
Which of these substances could be used to put out a fire in pan of bacon
fat? - Correct Answers Baking soda.
Good sources of protein are: - Correct Answers Beans, peanut butter and
eggs.
Milk is a good source of calcium. Which of these foods is also high in
calcium? - Correct Answers Cheese.
Which would be a better choice for a client on a low salt diet? - Correct
Answers Turkey sandwich, fruit and jell-O.
What is the advantage of fiber in the diet? - Correct Answers Helps
prevent constipation.
