HHA COMPETENCY TEST CORRECT
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
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.
If a HHA has bad breath or body odors, who is LEAST likely to be aware of it? -
ANSWER The aide.
Which of these substances could be used to put out a fire in pan of bacon fat? -
ANSWER Baking soda.
Good sources of protein are: - ANSWER Beans, peanut butter and eggs.
Milk is a good source of calcium. Which of these foods is also high in calcium? -
ANSWER Cheese.
Which would be a better choice for a client on a low salt diet? - ANSWER Turkey
sandwich, fruit and jell-O.
What is the advantage of fiber in the diet? - ANSWER Helps prevent constipation.
You can measure respiration accurately by: - ANSWER Counting each rise and fall of
the chest as one respiration.
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.
When working with persons who are disabled, the general goal of care is to: - ANSWER
Promote maximum self care and independence within the limits of the person's ability.
In which of these cases may cold applications cause injury to the skin? - ANSWER
When the client has poor circulation.
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
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.
If a HHA has bad breath or body odors, who is LEAST likely to be aware of it? -
ANSWER The aide.
Which of these substances could be used to put out a fire in pan of bacon fat? -
ANSWER Baking soda.
Good sources of protein are: - ANSWER Beans, peanut butter and eggs.
Milk is a good source of calcium. Which of these foods is also high in calcium? -
ANSWER Cheese.
Which would be a better choice for a client on a low salt diet? - ANSWER Turkey
sandwich, fruit and jell-O.
What is the advantage of fiber in the diet? - ANSWER Helps prevent constipation.
You can measure respiration accurately by: - ANSWER Counting each rise and fall of
the chest as one respiration.
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.
When working with persons who are disabled, the general goal of care is to: - ANSWER
Promote maximum self care and independence within the limits of the person's ability.
In which of these cases may cold applications cause injury to the skin? - ANSWER
When the client has poor circulation.
