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Home Health Aide Exam Tested Questions And Revised Correct Answers < UPDATED & ALREADY PASSED> Which member of the care team diagnoses disease and prescribes treatment? - ANSWER : Physician (MD) Which of the following care team members are licensed professionals who may assign tasks to home health aides? - ANSWER : Nurses, PTs, OTs Who does the care team revolve around? - ANSWER : The client and his/her condition, treatment, and progress If an activity is not listed ...

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34 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

EWLindy

Which of the Following is an example of a psychosocial need? Need For acceptance Which of the following is an effective way for an HHA to help prevent dehydration? Regularly encourage clients to drink. An example of a physical restraint is Side rails on a bed What does ADL's stand for Activities of daly living Which kind of care helps clients restore or improve function after an illness or injury? Rehabiliation When a client makes an inappropriate request of an HHA , the HHA shou...

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7 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

twishfrancis

Which of the following healthcare settings is for people who will die in approximately six months or less? Hospice Care _________ is care given by specialists to help restore or improve function after an illness or injury. Rehabilitation Another name for 24-hour skilled care that takes place in nursing homes, or extended care facilities, is called_______. Long-term care For what percentage of home care costs does Medicare pay? 41% Medicare will pay for only care that is determined to...

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10 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

twishfrancis

When giving a bed bath, how often should the water be changed? A) as often as needed to have warm, clean water at all times B) just once C) only after washing the perineal area D) only after washing the front half of the patient A) as often as needed to have warm, clean water at all times Which of the following items is used in the prevention and treatment of bedsores or pressure sores? A) rubber sheets B) air mattress C) emesis basin D) arm restraints B) air mattress Proper...

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19 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

twishfrancis

Providers Are people or organizations that provide health care, including doctors, nurses, clinics, and agencies. facilities are places where care is delivered or administered, including, hospitals, long-term care facilities or nursing homes, and treatment centers. Payers people or organizations paying for healthcare services long term care (LTC) facilities, also called "nursing homes," "skilled nursing facilities," and "extended care facilities" are for people who need 24-hour sk...

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27 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

twishfrancis

Role of each healthcare team member - Home Health Aide (HHA) - Case Manager or Supervisor - Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical Social Worker (MSW) Role of The Home Health Aide • Bathing • Dressing • Grooming • Toileting • Assisting with ROM • Vitals sign • Feeding • Using medical supplies and equipment • Changing sample dressing • Teaching home management Laws and Regulations OF HHA • Scope of Practice • Federal regulations that apply to HHA -...

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52 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

twishfrancis

Which of the following is most appropriate practice to promote good skin care in the elderly: Keep the skin clean and well moisturized If dentures are not worn when sleeping, where should you store them? Place in a clean container in clean water Why is it important that a patient have good mouth care? 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? Encourage him to go to the bat...

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7 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

twishfrancis

1./ Dehydration can be a dangerous side-effect of diarrhea. a. TRUE b. FALSE TRUE 2./ Bowel function is usually the same for each person. a. TRUE b. FALSE FALSE 3./ When assisting with catheter care, always clean from the opening downwards away from the body. a. TRUE b. FALSE TRUE 4./ Unexplained confusion can be a symptom of a urinary tract infection. a. TRUE b. FALSE TRUE 5./ Only water counts toward a client's needed daily intake of fluids. a. TRUE b. FALSE FAL...

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21 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

twishfrancis

Why should a home health aide soak a client's hands in warm water when caring for a client's nails? To help loosen debris and ease nail trimming and cuticle care Which of the following will affect a client's nutrition? Ability to chew properly Why should a home health aide avoid using products like talcs and powders on a client? They can cake within skin folds Which of the following guidelines is not true regarding to a client's meal? Only offer fluids at the beginning and end of th...

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5 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

twishfrancis

helps guide the home health care industry by allowing workers to have knowledge of right or wrong ethics are rules set by the government to help people live peacefully together and to ensure order and safety laws clients are protected by a ___________, which entitles them to receive considerate, dignified, and respectful care bill of rights what is not considered an act that is prohibited and in violation of the client bill of rights taking vital signs is the use of spoken or written...

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9 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

twishfrancis

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? 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? "I'm sorry, I can't discuss Mr. Davis." ...

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5 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

twishfrancis

Chronic illness a long-term or long-lasting illness Medicare a federal health insurance program for people who are 65 or older, are disabled, or are ill and cannot work Medicaid a state-run medical assistance program for low-income people or those with disabilities HMO Health Maintenance Organization: a method of health insurance in which a person has to use a particular doctor except in cases of emergency PPO Preferred Provider Organization: a network of providers that contract to p...

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5 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

twishfrancis

What's considered verbal abuse saying things that makes them feel frightened and uncomfortable what to do if client speaks different language? call supervisor dying client begs home care aide to help them die, what to do? immediately report to supervisor client is very irritable, complains about how slow you are, you need to need to understand frusterations client will feel respected when they're allowed to speak for themselves attitude is reflection in manner, cooperation ho...

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6 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

twishfrancis

purpose for first homemaker service agency provide child care OBRA- created when people complained of poor care; sets standards for federally funded nursing homes and home health agencies OBRA Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act Nurse Aide Registry when person complete's training program and competency test; inorder to stay on must work a mininmum # of hrs in field for 2 yrs and have 12 hrs of continuing education Background Info Disclosure Form show no evidence of caregiver abuse after age o...

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5 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

twishfrancis

Body language Nonverbal communication Elements of good communication Make clear message -Provide and seek confirmation -be active participant -be mindful of nonverbal messages -importance of touch eye contact sender/receiver/message/confirmation Who report to if change in condition of client Nurse Terms of endearment Words/phrases used to address a person that speaker feels affection ie, honey, babe Should we use terms of endearment? No. Some may find it demeaning, insulting an...

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18 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

twishfrancis

Which member of the care team diagnoses disease and prescribes treatment? Physician (MD) Which of the following care team members are licensed professionals who may assign tasks to home health aides? Nurses, PTs, OTs Who does the care team revolve around? The client and his/her condition, treatment, and progress If an activity is not listed on the care plan, what should a HHA do? The HHA should not perform the activity if it's not listed on the care plan Why is reporting a client's...

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13 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

twishfrancis

Which of the Following is an example of a psychosocial need? - answer-Need For acceptance Which of the following is an effective way for an HHA to help prevent dehydration? - answer-Regularly encourage clients to drink. An example of a physical restraint is - answer-Side rails on a bed What does ADL's stand for - answer-Activities of daly living Which kind of care helps clients restore or improve function after an illness or injury? - answer-Rehabiliation When a client makes an i...

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11 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

BRAINSCAPE1

Home Health Aid Exam Questions All Solved Endocrine system is made up of what? - Answer -many glands scattered throughout the body endocrine glands - Answer -ductless glands that secrete substances within the body called hormones Hormones - Answer -chemicals that are secreted directly into the blood-stream pituitary gland - Answer -"master gland" completely controlled by the hypothalamus; secretes hormones that regulate bodily processes thyroid gland - Answer -produces hormones ...

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9 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

ScholarExams

Home Health Aide {HHA} Exam Actual Exam Questions And Correct Revised Answers Which member of the care team diagnoses disease and prescribe treatment? - ANSWER : Physician (MD) Which care team members are licensed professionals who may assign tasks to HHAs? - ANSWER : Nurses, occupational therapists Which statement is true of a HHAs responsibilities if an activity is not listed in the care plan? - ANSWER : The HHA should not perform the activity if it is not listed on the care ...

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19 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

EWLindy

Home Health Aide {HHA} Exam Actual Exam Questions And Correct Revised Answers Barriers to communication include which of the following - ANSWER : HHA uses medical terminology with the client. When making a call, the HHA should - ANSWER : Identify herself and state why she is calling. Which of the following is an example of nonverbal communication? - ANSWER : A client points to a glass If a client is going through bladder retraining the HHA should - ANSWER : Be sensitive and profes...

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12 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

EWLindy