HOME HEALTH AIDE PRACTICE EXAM WITH ALL
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Which of the following is most appropriate practice to promote good skin care in the elderly:
Correct answer-Keep the skin clean and well moisturized
If dentures are not worn when sleeping, where should you store them? Correct answer-Place in a
clean container in clean water
Why is it important that a patient have good mouth care? Correct answer-Bacteria 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?
Correct answer-Encourage 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:
Correct answer-When the patient has drank the fluid
Patient on low salt diets on usually allowed to have which of these foods? Correct answer-Rasins
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?
Correct answer-Patients have a right to their own beliefs, which should be respected?
Which of these statement describes good body mechanics? Correct answer-Bend 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?
Correct answer-Use 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? Correct answer-It 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. Correct answer-False
True or False
A regular diet is a well balanced diet with no restrictions. Correct answer-True
True or False
Bread and potatoes are a good source of proteins. Correct answer-False
While giving a bath on a shower chair, the patient suddenly gasps and becomes unresponsive. The
home health aide should: Correct answer-Lower 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? Correct answer-
Bleeding
, 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? Correct answer-The emergency medical squad
True or False
Every patient is the same and has the same needs and wants. Correct answer-False
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.
Correct answer-False
True or False
You may use the telephone in the patient's home without asking permission. Correct answer-False
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? Correct answer-On 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? Correct answer-Have the brakes on the wheelchair in a locked
position.
A neighbor has asked you some questions about the patient you are presently taking care of. "Mrs.
Collier is dying, isn't she?" How will you answer her? Correct answer-"I am sorry, but I cannot
discuss Mrs. Collier."
True or False
In the home, it is important to be a good listener. Correct answer-True
True or False
Always tell the patient what you are going to do before stating a procedure. Correct answer-True
True or False
You only communicate through words. Correct answer-False
Which go the following is important in communicating with people: Correct answer-Courtesy, tact,
and being able to listen.
Body language is: Correct answer-A way of communicating feelings by using the body, facial
expressions and the eyes.
Aide care for a conscious patient should be preceded by: Correct answer-Giving an explanation of
what is going to be done.
Miss Ferris, a home health aide, 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?
Correct answer-Talk with the agency supervisor about the situation.
CORRECT & 100% VERIFIED ANSWERS|ALREADY
GRADED A+
Which of the following is most appropriate practice to promote good skin care in the elderly:
Correct answer-Keep the skin clean and well moisturized
If dentures are not worn when sleeping, where should you store them? Correct answer-Place in a
clean container in clean water
Why is it important that a patient have good mouth care? Correct answer-Bacteria 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?
Correct answer-Encourage 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:
Correct answer-When the patient has drank the fluid
Patient on low salt diets on usually allowed to have which of these foods? Correct answer-Rasins
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?
Correct answer-Patients have a right to their own beliefs, which should be respected?
Which of these statement describes good body mechanics? Correct answer-Bend 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?
Correct answer-Use 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? Correct answer-It 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. Correct answer-False
True or False
A regular diet is a well balanced diet with no restrictions. Correct answer-True
True or False
Bread and potatoes are a good source of proteins. Correct answer-False
While giving a bath on a shower chair, the patient suddenly gasps and becomes unresponsive. The
home health aide should: Correct answer-Lower 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? Correct answer-
Bleeding
, 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? Correct answer-The emergency medical squad
True or False
Every patient is the same and has the same needs and wants. Correct answer-False
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.
Correct answer-False
True or False
You may use the telephone in the patient's home without asking permission. Correct answer-False
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? Correct answer-On 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? Correct answer-Have the brakes on the wheelchair in a locked
position.
A neighbor has asked you some questions about the patient you are presently taking care of. "Mrs.
Collier is dying, isn't she?" How will you answer her? Correct answer-"I am sorry, but I cannot
discuss Mrs. Collier."
True or False
In the home, it is important to be a good listener. Correct answer-True
True or False
Always tell the patient what you are going to do before stating a procedure. Correct answer-True
True or False
You only communicate through words. Correct answer-False
Which go the following is important in communicating with people: Correct answer-Courtesy, tact,
and being able to listen.
Body language is: Correct answer-A way of communicating feelings by using the body, facial
expressions and the eyes.
Aide care for a conscious patient should be preceded by: Correct answer-Giving an explanation of
what is going to be done.
Miss Ferris, a home health aide, 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?
Correct answer-Talk with the agency supervisor about the situation.
