HHA COMPETENCY TEST QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS 2025 LATEST
UPDATE(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."
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.
The HHA should be sure to take which of these actions when caring for a newborn
baby? - 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? - ANSWER Allow no smoking in the client's room.
What is the main reason for covering your mouth or nose when coughing or sneezing? -
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? - ANSWER Increased appetite.
, Which of these signs may be an early warning sign of cancer? - ANSWER A sore that
does not heal.
Which of these statements describes good body mechanics? - ANSWER Bend knees
when lifting an object off the floor or when kneeling to pick up objects.
Which temperature is considered the MOST accurate? - ANSWER Rectal
When taking a client's temperature by mouth (orally), which of the following temperature
readings should be reported to the nursing supervisor? - ANSWER 100.2
Why is the the thumb NOT used for taking a client's pulse? - ANSWER The thumbs
pulse might be felt instead of the client's pulse.
Why is it important that a client have a good mouth care? - ANSWER Bacteria in the
mouth can cause tooth decay and gum infections.
A client's circulations is generally improved when the client's: - ANSWER Activity is
increased.
The HHA is helping Mrs. Elden with her bed bath. Mrs. Elden prefers to wash her
genital and rectal areas herself. Which of these measures should the aide take? -
ANSWER Remind Mrs. Elden to wash from the vaginal area toward the rectal area.
Which of these statements about the elderly is true? - ANSWER They can learn new
things.
When caring for a client who is on bed rest; what should the aide do to prevent
bedsores? - ANSWER Keep the bottom sheet free of wrinkles.
Pressure ulcers are most likely to develop: - ANSWER On bony prominences (areas
where bones are near the skin).
A client who has been on bed rest is too weak to get up in a chair. The HHA helps the
client to sit on the edge of the bed. The client says "I am dizzy." What should the aide
do? - ANSWER Support the client in sitting position and wait a minute or so to see if the
dizziness goes away.
The ability to make observations is even more important when working with infants and
young children than it is when working with adults. The chief reason for this is that
infants and younger children: - ANSWER Cannot explain how they feel.
In communicating with a client who is hard of hearing, the aide should: - ANSWER
Stand directly in front of the client so he/she can hear you speak.
ANSWERS 2025 LATEST
UPDATE(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."
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.
The HHA should be sure to take which of these actions when caring for a newborn
baby? - 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? - ANSWER Allow no smoking in the client's room.
What is the main reason for covering your mouth or nose when coughing or sneezing? -
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? - ANSWER Increased appetite.
, Which of these signs may be an early warning sign of cancer? - ANSWER A sore that
does not heal.
Which of these statements describes good body mechanics? - ANSWER Bend knees
when lifting an object off the floor or when kneeling to pick up objects.
Which temperature is considered the MOST accurate? - ANSWER Rectal
When taking a client's temperature by mouth (orally), which of the following temperature
readings should be reported to the nursing supervisor? - ANSWER 100.2
Why is the the thumb NOT used for taking a client's pulse? - ANSWER The thumbs
pulse might be felt instead of the client's pulse.
Why is it important that a client have a good mouth care? - ANSWER Bacteria in the
mouth can cause tooth decay and gum infections.
A client's circulations is generally improved when the client's: - ANSWER Activity is
increased.
The HHA is helping Mrs. Elden with her bed bath. Mrs. Elden prefers to wash her
genital and rectal areas herself. Which of these measures should the aide take? -
ANSWER Remind Mrs. Elden to wash from the vaginal area toward the rectal area.
Which of these statements about the elderly is true? - ANSWER They can learn new
things.
When caring for a client who is on bed rest; what should the aide do to prevent
bedsores? - ANSWER Keep the bottom sheet free of wrinkles.
Pressure ulcers are most likely to develop: - ANSWER On bony prominences (areas
where bones are near the skin).
A client who has been on bed rest is too weak to get up in a chair. The HHA helps the
client to sit on the edge of the bed. The client says "I am dizzy." What should the aide
do? - ANSWER Support the client in sitting position and wait a minute or so to see if the
dizziness goes away.
The ability to make observations is even more important when working with infants and
young children than it is when working with adults. The chief reason for this is that
infants and younger children: - ANSWER Cannot explain how they feel.
In communicating with a client who is hard of hearing, the aide should: - ANSWER
Stand directly in front of the client so he/she can hear you speak.
