HOME HEALTH AIDE EXAM REVIEW WITH ALL
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Providers Correct answer-Are people or organizations that provide health care, including doctors,
nurses, clinics, and agencies.
facilities Correct answer-are places where care is delivered or administered, including, hospitals,
long-term care facilities or nursing homes, and treatment centers.
Payers Correct answer-people or organizations paying for healthcare services
long term care (LTC) Correct answer-facilities, also called "nursing homes," "skilled nursing
facilities," and "extended care facilities" are for people who need 24-hour skilled care.
Skilled care Correct answer-is medically necessary care given by a skilled nurse or therapist. Lo0ng-
term care assists those with on-going conditions
Assisted living Correct answer-facilities are residences for people who need some help with daily
care, such as showers, meals, and dressing
(HHA typically work here)
Adult day services Correct answer-are for people who need some help and supervision during
certain hours, but who do not live in the facility where care is provided
Acute care Correct answer-24-hour skilled care given in hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers
for people who require short-term, immediate care for illnesses or injuries
Subacute care Correct answer-Is care given in a hospital or in a long term care facility. It is used for
people who need less care than acute (sudden onset short-term) illness, but more care than for a
chronic (long-term) illness.
Rehabilitation Correct answer-is care given by specialists. Physical, occupational, and speech
therapists help restore or improve function after an illness or injury.
Hospice Care Correct answer-is given in facilities or homes for people who have approximately six
months or less to live
traditional insurance companies Correct answer-offer plans that pay for the heath care of plan
members. Most people covered by traditional insurance are part of plan at their place of work. The
costs are paid for by the employer, the employee, or shared by both.
Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) Correct answer-Alternative means of health care in which
people or their employers are charged a set amount and the HMO provides health care and covers
hospital costs. You must use a particular doctor or group of doctors except in the case of an
emergency.
Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) Correct answer-a group of doctors and hospitals that agree
to provide health care at rates approved by the insurer
,Managed care Correct answer-Cost-control strategies for health care (HMOs and PPOs). They
replace traditional insurance plans.
Medicare Correct answer-A program added to the Social Security system in 1965 that provides
hospitalization insurance for the elderly and permits older Americans to purchase inexpensive
coverage for doctor fees and other health expenses.
(4 Parts)
A: Helps pay for care in hospital or skilled nursing facility or for care from a home health agency or
hospice.
B: Helps pay for doctor services and other medical services and equipment
C: Allows private health insurance companies to provide medicare benefits.
D: Helps pay for medications prescribed for treatment.
-Covers more than 43 million people
-Pays for 37% of all home care
-Only pays for services if medically necessary
-Usually people that just got home from the hospital
Medicaid Correct answer-Is a medical assistance program for low income people. It is funded by
both the federal government and each state. People must qualify for this program.
When were the first home health aides hired? Correct answer-During The Great Depression in the
1930s, women were hired as "housekeeping aides." They were paid by the government. Once the
program discontinued, some aides continued to work for local family and children services, which
provided services to families in need.
In 1959... Correct answer-A national conference on homemaker services was held. It was clear that
there was a great need not only for homemaker or housekeeping services, but for personal, in-home
care for sick people.
In 1965... Correct answer-The Medicare program was created. Because many Medicare recipients
need home care, home health services have been growing ever since. Medicare first began referring
to home makers as "home health aides."
What are the basic methods of payment for home health services? Correct answer-1. Medicare
2. Medicaid
3. State and local governments
4. Insurance company
5. Individual client or family
Home Health Agencies Correct answer-businesses that provide health care and personal services
in the home.
What are some of the healthcare services that are provided by home health agencies? Correct
answer-nursing care, specialized therapy, specific medical equipment, pharmacy, intravenous (IV)
products, and personal care.
Home Health Aide (HHA) Correct answer-performs assigned tasks, such as taking vital signs, and
provides or assists with routine personal care, such as bathing clients or preparing meals. Spend the
, most time with clients than other members of the health care team. They act as the "Eyes and ears"
of the team.
Case Manager/Supervisor Correct answer-Usually a registered nurse, a case manager, or
supervisor is assigned to each client by the home health agency. They create the basic care plan for
each client. Monitors any changes that are observed and reported by the HHA.
Registered Nurse Correct answer-In a home health agency, a RN coordinates, manages, and
provides care. RNs also supervise and train home health aides. They develop the home health aide
plan of care, or assignments. Graduated from two/four year nursing programs and passed a licensing
exam.
Physician or Doctor (MD or DO) Correct answer-Diagnoses disease or disability and prescribes
treatment
Physical Therapist (PT) Correct answer-evaluates a person and develops a treatment plan to
increase movement, improve circulation, promote healing, reduce pain, prevent disability, and help
the resident regain or maintain mobility
speech-language pathologist (Speech therapist) Correct answer-identifies communication
disorders, addresses factors involved in recovery, and develops a plan of care to meet recovery goals.
Occupational Therapist (OT) Correct answer-Helps residents learn to adapt to disabilities by
training residents to perform ADLs and other activities
activities of daily living (ADLs) Correct answer-basic self-care tasks such as eating, bathing,
toileting, walking, and dressing
Registered Dietitian (RDT) Correct answer-teaches clients and their families about special diets to
improve their health and help manage their illnesses.
Medical Social Worker (MSW) Correct answer-determines residents' needs and helps get them
support services, such as counseling or financial assistance
client Correct answer-Make decisions and choices about his or her own care. The client's family
may also be involved in the decision making. The care team revolves around the client and his or her
condition, treatment, and progress. Without the client, there is no care team.
Whats the role of the home health aide? Correct answer-To improve or maintain the
independence, health, and well-being of clients.
This is accomplished by providing or assisting with personal care, assisting with activities of daily
living (ADLs), and performing assigned tasks, and promoting self-care.
What might a care plan include? Correct answer-Bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, assisting
with range of motion (ROM) exercises and ambulation (walking), transferring from bed to chair or
wheelchair, feeding, measuring vitals, giving skin care, using medical supplies and equipment such as
wheelchairs and walkers, changing of simple dressings, making and changing beds, light
housekeeping, and teaching home management and safety
CORRECT & 100% VERIFIED ANSWERS|ALREADY
GRADED A+
Providers Correct answer-Are people or organizations that provide health care, including doctors,
nurses, clinics, and agencies.
facilities Correct answer-are places where care is delivered or administered, including, hospitals,
long-term care facilities or nursing homes, and treatment centers.
Payers Correct answer-people or organizations paying for healthcare services
long term care (LTC) Correct answer-facilities, also called "nursing homes," "skilled nursing
facilities," and "extended care facilities" are for people who need 24-hour skilled care.
Skilled care Correct answer-is medically necessary care given by a skilled nurse or therapist. Lo0ng-
term care assists those with on-going conditions
Assisted living Correct answer-facilities are residences for people who need some help with daily
care, such as showers, meals, and dressing
(HHA typically work here)
Adult day services Correct answer-are for people who need some help and supervision during
certain hours, but who do not live in the facility where care is provided
Acute care Correct answer-24-hour skilled care given in hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers
for people who require short-term, immediate care for illnesses or injuries
Subacute care Correct answer-Is care given in a hospital or in a long term care facility. It is used for
people who need less care than acute (sudden onset short-term) illness, but more care than for a
chronic (long-term) illness.
Rehabilitation Correct answer-is care given by specialists. Physical, occupational, and speech
therapists help restore or improve function after an illness or injury.
Hospice Care Correct answer-is given in facilities or homes for people who have approximately six
months or less to live
traditional insurance companies Correct answer-offer plans that pay for the heath care of plan
members. Most people covered by traditional insurance are part of plan at their place of work. The
costs are paid for by the employer, the employee, or shared by both.
Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) Correct answer-Alternative means of health care in which
people or their employers are charged a set amount and the HMO provides health care and covers
hospital costs. You must use a particular doctor or group of doctors except in the case of an
emergency.
Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) Correct answer-a group of doctors and hospitals that agree
to provide health care at rates approved by the insurer
,Managed care Correct answer-Cost-control strategies for health care (HMOs and PPOs). They
replace traditional insurance plans.
Medicare Correct answer-A program added to the Social Security system in 1965 that provides
hospitalization insurance for the elderly and permits older Americans to purchase inexpensive
coverage for doctor fees and other health expenses.
(4 Parts)
A: Helps pay for care in hospital or skilled nursing facility or for care from a home health agency or
hospice.
B: Helps pay for doctor services and other medical services and equipment
C: Allows private health insurance companies to provide medicare benefits.
D: Helps pay for medications prescribed for treatment.
-Covers more than 43 million people
-Pays for 37% of all home care
-Only pays for services if medically necessary
-Usually people that just got home from the hospital
Medicaid Correct answer-Is a medical assistance program for low income people. It is funded by
both the federal government and each state. People must qualify for this program.
When were the first home health aides hired? Correct answer-During The Great Depression in the
1930s, women were hired as "housekeeping aides." They were paid by the government. Once the
program discontinued, some aides continued to work for local family and children services, which
provided services to families in need.
In 1959... Correct answer-A national conference on homemaker services was held. It was clear that
there was a great need not only for homemaker or housekeeping services, but for personal, in-home
care for sick people.
In 1965... Correct answer-The Medicare program was created. Because many Medicare recipients
need home care, home health services have been growing ever since. Medicare first began referring
to home makers as "home health aides."
What are the basic methods of payment for home health services? Correct answer-1. Medicare
2. Medicaid
3. State and local governments
4. Insurance company
5. Individual client or family
Home Health Agencies Correct answer-businesses that provide health care and personal services
in the home.
What are some of the healthcare services that are provided by home health agencies? Correct
answer-nursing care, specialized therapy, specific medical equipment, pharmacy, intravenous (IV)
products, and personal care.
Home Health Aide (HHA) Correct answer-performs assigned tasks, such as taking vital signs, and
provides or assists with routine personal care, such as bathing clients or preparing meals. Spend the
, most time with clients than other members of the health care team. They act as the "Eyes and ears"
of the team.
Case Manager/Supervisor Correct answer-Usually a registered nurse, a case manager, or
supervisor is assigned to each client by the home health agency. They create the basic care plan for
each client. Monitors any changes that are observed and reported by the HHA.
Registered Nurse Correct answer-In a home health agency, a RN coordinates, manages, and
provides care. RNs also supervise and train home health aides. They develop the home health aide
plan of care, or assignments. Graduated from two/four year nursing programs and passed a licensing
exam.
Physician or Doctor (MD or DO) Correct answer-Diagnoses disease or disability and prescribes
treatment
Physical Therapist (PT) Correct answer-evaluates a person and develops a treatment plan to
increase movement, improve circulation, promote healing, reduce pain, prevent disability, and help
the resident regain or maintain mobility
speech-language pathologist (Speech therapist) Correct answer-identifies communication
disorders, addresses factors involved in recovery, and develops a plan of care to meet recovery goals.
Occupational Therapist (OT) Correct answer-Helps residents learn to adapt to disabilities by
training residents to perform ADLs and other activities
activities of daily living (ADLs) Correct answer-basic self-care tasks such as eating, bathing,
toileting, walking, and dressing
Registered Dietitian (RDT) Correct answer-teaches clients and their families about special diets to
improve their health and help manage their illnesses.
Medical Social Worker (MSW) Correct answer-determines residents' needs and helps get them
support services, such as counseling or financial assistance
client Correct answer-Make decisions and choices about his or her own care. The client's family
may also be involved in the decision making. The care team revolves around the client and his or her
condition, treatment, and progress. Without the client, there is no care team.
Whats the role of the home health aide? Correct answer-To improve or maintain the
independence, health, and well-being of clients.
This is accomplished by providing or assisting with personal care, assisting with activities of daily
living (ADLs), and performing assigned tasks, and promoting self-care.
What might a care plan include? Correct answer-Bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, assisting
with range of motion (ROM) exercises and ambulation (walking), transferring from bed to chair or
wheelchair, feeding, measuring vitals, giving skin care, using medical supplies and equipment such as
wheelchairs and walkers, changing of simple dressings, making and changing beds, light
housekeeping, and teaching home management and safety
