HHA competency test
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? - ANS-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? - ANS-"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? -
ANS-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? - ANS-Notify the agency supervisor.
Which of these actions in the home health aide permitted to take in relation to drug
administration? - ANS-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? - ANS-"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? - ANS-Ask the client to describe
the pain.
The HHA should be sure to take which of these actions when caring for a newborn baby? -
ANS-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? - ANS-Allow no smoking in the client's room.
What is the main reason for covering your mouth or nose when coughing or sneezing? - ANS-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? - ANS-Increased appetite.
Which of these signs may be an early warning sign of cancer? - ANS-A sore that does not heal.
, Which of these statements describes good body mechanics? - ANS-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? - ANS-The aide.
Which of these substances could be used to put out a fire in pan of bacon fat? - ANS-Baking
soda.
Good sources of protein are: - ANS-Beans, peanut butter and eggs.
Milk is a good source of calcium. Which of these foods is also high in calcium? - ANS-Cheese.
Which would be a better choice for a client on a low salt diet? - ANS-Turkey sandwich, fruit and
jell-O.
What is the advantage of fiber in the diet? - ANS-Helps prevent constipation.
You can measure respiration accurately by: - ANS-Counting each rise and fall of the chest as
one respiration.
Which temperature is considered the MOST accurate? - ANS-Rectal
When taking a client's temperature by mouth (orally), which of the following temperature
readings should be reported to the nursing supervisor? - ANS-100.2
Why is the the thumb NOT used for taking a client's pulse? - ANS-The thumbs pulse might be
felt instead of the client's pulse.
Why is it important that a client have a good mouth care? - ANS-Bacteria in the mouth can
cause tooth decay and gum infections.
A client's circulations is generally improved when the client's: - ANS-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? - ANS-Remind Mrs. Elden
to wash from the vaginal area toward the rectal area.
Which of these statements about the elderly is true? - ANS-They can learn new things.
When caring for a client who is on bed rest; what should the aide do to prevent bedsores? -
ANS-Keep the bottom sheet free of wrinkles.
Pressure ulcers are most likely to develop: - ANS-On bony prominences (areas where bones
are near the skin).
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? - ANS-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? - ANS-"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? -
ANS-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? - ANS-Notify the agency supervisor.
Which of these actions in the home health aide permitted to take in relation to drug
administration? - ANS-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? - ANS-"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? - ANS-Ask the client to describe
the pain.
The HHA should be sure to take which of these actions when caring for a newborn baby? -
ANS-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? - ANS-Allow no smoking in the client's room.
What is the main reason for covering your mouth or nose when coughing or sneezing? - ANS-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? - ANS-Increased appetite.
Which of these signs may be an early warning sign of cancer? - ANS-A sore that does not heal.
, Which of these statements describes good body mechanics? - ANS-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? - ANS-The aide.
Which of these substances could be used to put out a fire in pan of bacon fat? - ANS-Baking
soda.
Good sources of protein are: - ANS-Beans, peanut butter and eggs.
Milk is a good source of calcium. Which of these foods is also high in calcium? - ANS-Cheese.
Which would be a better choice for a client on a low salt diet? - ANS-Turkey sandwich, fruit and
jell-O.
What is the advantage of fiber in the diet? - ANS-Helps prevent constipation.
You can measure respiration accurately by: - ANS-Counting each rise and fall of the chest as
one respiration.
Which temperature is considered the MOST accurate? - ANS-Rectal
When taking a client's temperature by mouth (orally), which of the following temperature
readings should be reported to the nursing supervisor? - ANS-100.2
Why is the the thumb NOT used for taking a client's pulse? - ANS-The thumbs pulse might be
felt instead of the client's pulse.
Why is it important that a client have a good mouth care? - ANS-Bacteria in the mouth can
cause tooth decay and gum infections.
A client's circulations is generally improved when the client's: - ANS-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? - ANS-Remind Mrs. Elden
to wash from the vaginal area toward the rectal area.
Which of these statements about the elderly is true? - ANS-They can learn new things.
When caring for a client who is on bed rest; what should the aide do to prevent bedsores? -
ANS-Keep the bottom sheet free of wrinkles.
Pressure ulcers are most likely to develop: - ANS-On bony prominences (areas where bones
are near the skin).
