Home Health Aide Practice Questions &
Answers
Which of the following is most appropriate practice to promote good skin care in the
elderly: - ANSWERSKeep the skin clean and well moisturized
If dentures are not worn when sleeping, where should you store them? -
ANSWERSPlace in a clean container in clean water
Why is it important that a patient have good mouth care? - ANSWERSBacteria in the
mouth can cause tooth decay and mouth infections
An elderly male patient occasionally wets his trousers. What should the home health
aide do? - ANSWERSEncourage him to go to the bathroom at least every two hours.
If a patient is to have a fluid intake record kept, the right time to record the patient's fluid
is: - ANSWERSWhen the patient has drank the fluid
Patient on low salt diets on usually allowed to have which of these foods? -
ANSWERSRasins
Patients sometimes express religious beliefs with which the home health aide does not
agree. In dealing with these situations, which of these understanding should the aide
use as a guide? - ANSWERSPatients have a right to their own beliefs, which should be
respected?
Which of these statement describes good body mechanics? - ANSWERSBend the
knees when lifting an object off the floor.
When caring for a patient who is on bed rest, what should the aide do to prevent
bedsores? - ANSWERSUse only sheets that are 100% cotton on the patient's bed.
, Physical therapy has started range of motion exercise. Which of these statements about
eyxcersice is true? - ANSWERSIt is important to support the body parts above and
below the joints when they are moved during eyxcersice.
True or False
Soy sauce is good to spice up a low salt diet. - ANSWERSFalse
True or False
A regular diet is a well balanced diet with no restrictions. - ANSWERSTrue
True or False
Bread and potatoes are a good source of proteins. - ANSWERSFalse
While giving a bath on a shower chair, the patient suddenly gasps and becomes
unresponsive. The home health aide should: - ANSWERSLower the patient to the floor,
call for the family to call 911, determine if CPR is needed and initiate it if indicated.
For which of these emergencies is a knowledge of a pressure points essential? -
ANSWERSBleeding
The telephone numbers of all of the following are important to a patient. Which number
must the home health aide have next to the telephone? - ANSWERSThe emergency
medical squad
True or False
Every patient is the same and has the same needs and wants. - ANSWERSFalse
True or False
It is all right to use any item in the home without asking as long as it is for the patients
personal care. - ANSWERSFalse
True or False
You may use the telephone in the patient's home without asking permission. -
ANSWERSFalse
Patient has had a stroke and has a right hand weakness. The patients can walk with a
male assistance. It is best for the home health aide to assist the patient by walking to
which of these positions? - ANSWERSOn the patient's right side
Mr. Stone is 76 years old, needs help with bathing, and has a foley catheter in place. He
has great difficulty walking and uses a wheelchair. When helping Mr. Stone from bed to
the wheelchair, which of these actions are essential? - ANSWERSHave the brakes on
the wheelchair in a locked position.
Answers
Which of the following is most appropriate practice to promote good skin care in the
elderly: - ANSWERSKeep the skin clean and well moisturized
If dentures are not worn when sleeping, where should you store them? -
ANSWERSPlace in a clean container in clean water
Why is it important that a patient have good mouth care? - ANSWERSBacteria in the
mouth can cause tooth decay and mouth infections
An elderly male patient occasionally wets his trousers. What should the home health
aide do? - ANSWERSEncourage him to go to the bathroom at least every two hours.
If a patient is to have a fluid intake record kept, the right time to record the patient's fluid
is: - ANSWERSWhen the patient has drank the fluid
Patient on low salt diets on usually allowed to have which of these foods? -
ANSWERSRasins
Patients sometimes express religious beliefs with which the home health aide does not
agree. In dealing with these situations, which of these understanding should the aide
use as a guide? - ANSWERSPatients have a right to their own beliefs, which should be
respected?
Which of these statement describes good body mechanics? - ANSWERSBend the
knees when lifting an object off the floor.
When caring for a patient who is on bed rest, what should the aide do to prevent
bedsores? - ANSWERSUse only sheets that are 100% cotton on the patient's bed.
, Physical therapy has started range of motion exercise. Which of these statements about
eyxcersice is true? - ANSWERSIt is important to support the body parts above and
below the joints when they are moved during eyxcersice.
True or False
Soy sauce is good to spice up a low salt diet. - ANSWERSFalse
True or False
A regular diet is a well balanced diet with no restrictions. - ANSWERSTrue
True or False
Bread and potatoes are a good source of proteins. - ANSWERSFalse
While giving a bath on a shower chair, the patient suddenly gasps and becomes
unresponsive. The home health aide should: - ANSWERSLower the patient to the floor,
call for the family to call 911, determine if CPR is needed and initiate it if indicated.
For which of these emergencies is a knowledge of a pressure points essential? -
ANSWERSBleeding
The telephone numbers of all of the following are important to a patient. Which number
must the home health aide have next to the telephone? - ANSWERSThe emergency
medical squad
True or False
Every patient is the same and has the same needs and wants. - ANSWERSFalse
True or False
It is all right to use any item in the home without asking as long as it is for the patients
personal care. - ANSWERSFalse
True or False
You may use the telephone in the patient's home without asking permission. -
ANSWERSFalse
Patient has had a stroke and has a right hand weakness. The patients can walk with a
male assistance. It is best for the home health aide to assist the patient by walking to
which of these positions? - ANSWERSOn the patient's right side
Mr. Stone is 76 years old, needs help with bathing, and has a foley catheter in place. He
has great difficulty walking and uses a wheelchair. When helping Mr. Stone from bed to
the wheelchair, which of these actions are essential? - ANSWERSHave the brakes on
the wheelchair in a locked position.
