HHA competency test solved 100%
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 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? -Correct
Answer-"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 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? -Correct Answer-Notify the agency supervisor.
Which of these actions in the home health aide permitted to take in relation to drug administration? -
Correct 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? -Correct 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? -Correct Answer-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
Answer-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
Answer-Allow no smoking in the client's room.
, What is the main reason for covering your mouth or nose when coughing or sneezing? -Correct Answer-
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 Answer-Increased appetite.
Which of these signs may be an early warning sign of cancer? -Correct Answer-A sore that does not heal.
Which of these statements describes good body mechanics? -Correct Answer-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 Answer-The aide.
Which of these substances could be used to put out a fire in pan of bacon fat? -Correct Answer-Baking
soda.
Good sources of protein are: -Correct Answer-Beans, peanut butter and eggs.
Milk is a good source of calcium. Which of these foods is also high in calcium? -Correct Answer-Cheese.
Which would be a better choice for a client on a low salt diet? -Correct Answer-Turkey sandwich, fruit
and jell-O.
What is the advantage of fiber in the diet? -Correct Answer-Helps prevent constipation.
You can measure respiration accurately by: -Correct Answer-Counting each rise and fall of the chest as
one respiration.
Which temperature is considered the MOST accurate? -Correct Answer-Rectal
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 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? -Correct
Answer-"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 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? -Correct Answer-Notify the agency supervisor.
Which of these actions in the home health aide permitted to take in relation to drug administration? -
Correct 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? -Correct 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? -Correct Answer-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
Answer-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
Answer-Allow no smoking in the client's room.
, What is the main reason for covering your mouth or nose when coughing or sneezing? -Correct Answer-
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 Answer-Increased appetite.
Which of these signs may be an early warning sign of cancer? -Correct Answer-A sore that does not heal.
Which of these statements describes good body mechanics? -Correct Answer-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 Answer-The aide.
Which of these substances could be used to put out a fire in pan of bacon fat? -Correct Answer-Baking
soda.
Good sources of protein are: -Correct Answer-Beans, peanut butter and eggs.
Milk is a good source of calcium. Which of these foods is also high in calcium? -Correct Answer-Cheese.
Which would be a better choice for a client on a low salt diet? -Correct Answer-Turkey sandwich, fruit
and jell-O.
What is the advantage of fiber in the diet? -Correct Answer-Helps prevent constipation.
You can measure respiration accurately by: -Correct Answer-Counting each rise and fall of the chest as
one respiration.
Which temperature is considered the MOST accurate? -Correct Answer-Rectal
