HHA CERTIFICATION TEST 200 QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS 2024-
2025//GRADED A+
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? - ANSWER-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? - ANSWER-"I'm sorry, I can't discuss Mr. Davis."
A client's prescriptions for heart pills has recently been changed. The HHA should notify the agency
supervisor immediately if the client makes which of these comments? - ANSWER-"I have a rash on
my stomach since I've been taking these pills."
Any changes in the condition of a client's skin should be: - ANSWER-Reported to the nursing
supervisor.
In giving foot care to a client who has diabetes, the HHA should NOT take which of these actions? -
ANSWER-Cut the toenails.
Mrs. Rand, who has diabetes and takes insulin regularly, tells the HHA that she feels very nervous
and jittery. What should the HHA do immediately. - ANSWER-Give her a glass of orange juice.
A client has had a stroke and has a right- sided-weakness. The client can walk with a little assistance.
It is best for the HHA to assist the client by walking in which of these positions? - ANSWER-On the
client's right side.
Physical therapy is started for a client. Which of these statements about range of motion exercises is
true? - ANSWER-It is important to support the body parts above and below the joints when they are
moving during exercises.
Mr. Nelson is used to a rigid walker () when he walks. When he uses the walker, the HHA should be
sure that Mr. Nelson: - ANSWER-Moves both feet forward together while leaning on the walker.
,The HHA is taking care of a terminally ill client who is unconscious, which of the measures should the
aide take? - ANSWER-Explain to the client what you are doing.
A HHA is assigned to a family in which the mother; Mrs. Roth, has recently been discharged from a
mental health unit. It is essential for the aide to notify the agency supervisor if Mrs. Roth makes
which of the following comments? - ANSWER-"Even though I shut the radio off, I still hear a voice
telling me what to do."
For which of these emergencies is knowledge of pressure points essential. - ANSWER-Bleeding.
A client suddenly complains of intense, squeezing pain in the chest that goes down the arm. The
client is sweating profusely. The HHA should: - ANSWER-Telephone for emergency help immediately.
If a client stops breathing, what should be done first? - ANSWER-Remove any materials from the
client's mouth or nose.
Before trying first aid measures for a client who is choking on food or some other object stuck in the
airway, what should the HHA find out? - ANSWER-Can the client speak or cough.
The HHA is to give Mr. Stone a bed bath. To be sure the water is not too hot what should the aide do?
- ANSWER-Test the water temperature on your inner wrist.
When helping Mr. Stone from the bed to the wheelchair, which of these actions is essential? -
ANSWER-Have the brakes on the wheelchair in a locked position.
Mr. Stone's Foley catheter is attached to a drainage bag. The drainage bag should always be kept: -
ANSWER-Below the level of his bladder.
Mrs. Amos says, "I hate not being able to take care of myself." To show Mrs. Amos that the HHA
understands her feelings, what should the aide say? - ANSWER-"It is hard to have someone help you
when you are used to taking care of yourself."
Which of the following does NOT encourage clear and effective communication with Mrs. Amos? -
ANSWER-Talk to Mrs. Amos about your personal life.
, Mrs. Amos wears dentures, which statement is not part of routine denture care? - ANSWER-
Dentures should be stored in a sterile container when not worn.
When the basic psychological and physical needs of a person such as Mrs. Amos are met, that person
will feel: - ANSWER-A sense of well-being.
Mrs. Amos has not had a bowel movement for 3 days. She has always given herself an enema if she
does not have a bowel movement for that long a time. Mrs. Amos asks the HHA to give her an
enema. What should the aide do? - ANSWER-Contact the agency supervisor to discuss the situation.
It is Mrs. Amos usual time for lunch, but she says she is not hungry yet. This is the first time that Mrs.
Amos has made this type of statement. What should the HHA do? - ANSWER-Tell Mrs. Amos to let
the aide know when she wants to eat, and remind her that it is important that she have lunch.
The HHA encourages Mrs. Amos to assist with meal planning, to choose the clothing she is to wear,
and in general to plan her daily schedule. Why is this a good approach? - ANSWER-It helps Mrs.
Amos maintain a sense of control over her life.
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? - ANSWER-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? - ANSWER-Notify the agency supervisor.
Which of these actions in the home health aide permitted to take in relation to drug administration?
- ANSWER-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? - ANSWER-"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? - ANSWER-Ask the client to describe
the pain.
AND CORRECT ANSWERS 2024-
2025//GRADED A+
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? - ANSWER-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? - ANSWER-"I'm sorry, I can't discuss Mr. Davis."
A client's prescriptions for heart pills has recently been changed. The HHA should notify the agency
supervisor immediately if the client makes which of these comments? - ANSWER-"I have a rash on
my stomach since I've been taking these pills."
Any changes in the condition of a client's skin should be: - ANSWER-Reported to the nursing
supervisor.
In giving foot care to a client who has diabetes, the HHA should NOT take which of these actions? -
ANSWER-Cut the toenails.
Mrs. Rand, who has diabetes and takes insulin regularly, tells the HHA that she feels very nervous
and jittery. What should the HHA do immediately. - ANSWER-Give her a glass of orange juice.
A client has had a stroke and has a right- sided-weakness. The client can walk with a little assistance.
It is best for the HHA to assist the client by walking in which of these positions? - ANSWER-On the
client's right side.
Physical therapy is started for a client. Which of these statements about range of motion exercises is
true? - ANSWER-It is important to support the body parts above and below the joints when they are
moving during exercises.
Mr. Nelson is used to a rigid walker () when he walks. When he uses the walker, the HHA should be
sure that Mr. Nelson: - ANSWER-Moves both feet forward together while leaning on the walker.
,The HHA is taking care of a terminally ill client who is unconscious, which of the measures should the
aide take? - ANSWER-Explain to the client what you are doing.
A HHA is assigned to a family in which the mother; Mrs. Roth, has recently been discharged from a
mental health unit. It is essential for the aide to notify the agency supervisor if Mrs. Roth makes
which of the following comments? - ANSWER-"Even though I shut the radio off, I still hear a voice
telling me what to do."
For which of these emergencies is knowledge of pressure points essential. - ANSWER-Bleeding.
A client suddenly complains of intense, squeezing pain in the chest that goes down the arm. The
client is sweating profusely. The HHA should: - ANSWER-Telephone for emergency help immediately.
If a client stops breathing, what should be done first? - ANSWER-Remove any materials from the
client's mouth or nose.
Before trying first aid measures for a client who is choking on food or some other object stuck in the
airway, what should the HHA find out? - ANSWER-Can the client speak or cough.
The HHA is to give Mr. Stone a bed bath. To be sure the water is not too hot what should the aide do?
- ANSWER-Test the water temperature on your inner wrist.
When helping Mr. Stone from the bed to the wheelchair, which of these actions is essential? -
ANSWER-Have the brakes on the wheelchair in a locked position.
Mr. Stone's Foley catheter is attached to a drainage bag. The drainage bag should always be kept: -
ANSWER-Below the level of his bladder.
Mrs. Amos says, "I hate not being able to take care of myself." To show Mrs. Amos that the HHA
understands her feelings, what should the aide say? - ANSWER-"It is hard to have someone help you
when you are used to taking care of yourself."
Which of the following does NOT encourage clear and effective communication with Mrs. Amos? -
ANSWER-Talk to Mrs. Amos about your personal life.
, Mrs. Amos wears dentures, which statement is not part of routine denture care? - ANSWER-
Dentures should be stored in a sterile container when not worn.
When the basic psychological and physical needs of a person such as Mrs. Amos are met, that person
will feel: - ANSWER-A sense of well-being.
Mrs. Amos has not had a bowel movement for 3 days. She has always given herself an enema if she
does not have a bowel movement for that long a time. Mrs. Amos asks the HHA to give her an
enema. What should the aide do? - ANSWER-Contact the agency supervisor to discuss the situation.
It is Mrs. Amos usual time for lunch, but she says she is not hungry yet. This is the first time that Mrs.
Amos has made this type of statement. What should the HHA do? - ANSWER-Tell Mrs. Amos to let
the aide know when she wants to eat, and remind her that it is important that she have lunch.
The HHA encourages Mrs. Amos to assist with meal planning, to choose the clothing she is to wear,
and in general to plan her daily schedule. Why is this a good approach? - ANSWER-It helps Mrs.
Amos maintain a sense of control over her life.
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? - ANSWER-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? - ANSWER-Notify the agency supervisor.
Which of these actions in the home health aide permitted to take in relation to drug administration?
- ANSWER-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? - ANSWER-"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? - ANSWER-Ask the client to describe
the pain.
