Nurse Section 4: Exam Questions & Answers

When using a transfer belt, the HHA should - ANSWERSPlace it over the client's clothes A client who is lying on either her left or right side is in the_____ position. - ANSWERSLateral A client who has her head and shoulders elevated and is in a semi-sitting position ( 45 to 60 degrees) is in the ______ position. - ANSWERSFowler's A client who is on her stomach with her arms at her sides is in the_____ position. - ANSWERSProne A client who is lying on her left side with her upper knee flexed and raised towards the chest is in the _____ position. - ANSWERSSims' A client who is lying flat on his back with his head and shoulders supported by a pillow is in the____ position. - ANSWERSSupine If a client starts to fall, the best thing an HHA can do is to - ANSWERSWiden her stance and bring the client's body close to her, but not stop the fall How does the skin appear when it first begins to break down? - ANSWERSSkin turns pale, white, red, or purple Which of the following is a condition that increases the risk of pressure ulcers? - ANSWERSRestricted mobility A ______ keeps the covers from resting on a client's legs and feet. - ANSWERSBed cradle During which of the following procedures must a home health aide always wear gloves? - ANSWERSShaving a client Which of the following is an appropriate way for an HHA to refer to a client's weakened side when assisting with dressing? - ANSWERSInvolved side A _____ is used for the clients who cannot assist to raise their hips into a bedpan. - ANSWERSFracture pan A home health aide should reposition immobile clients at least every - ANSWERSTwo hours How often should clients in wheelchairs be repositioned? - ANSWERSAt least every hour Which of the following should be washed every day? - ANSWERSPerineum When bathing a client, a home aide should - ANSWERSMake sure the room is warm enough before beginning A home health aide should give nail care - ANSWERSWhen she notices nails are dirty Which of the following statements is true? - ANSWERSClients' hair should be handled gently because hair can be pulled out when combing or brushing it Oral care should be done al least____ times(s) a days. - ANSWERSTwo Which of the following statements is true of dentures? - ANSWERSClean dentures should be returned to the client or stored in the denture cup Ways to prevent aspiration during oral care of unconscious clients include - ANSWERSUsing as little liquid as possible when giving oral care When cleaning the perineal area, the HHA should - ANSWERSWork from front to back Which of the following is the normal temperature range for the oral method - ANSWERS97.6 - 99.6 degrees Fahrenheit Which temperature site is considered to be the most accurate? - ANSWERSRectal Which of the following thermometers is used to take a temperature from the ear? - ANSWERSTympanic thermometer The most common site that is used for measuring the pulse rate is the - ANSWERSRadial Pulse