Home Health Aide HHA Questions With Complete Solutions

communication correct answer: sharing thoughts, information,and opinions with others. classroom instruction/evaluation correct answer: a way for your instructor to determine how much you have learned from classroom instruction and the ares in which you need improvement. -completes assignments on time -contributes to classroom discussions -successfully passes tests -follows the rules and regulations of the school/agency and classroom clinical instruction/evaluation correct answer: shows how well you perform your duties as a home care aide in the client's home. -perform correctly the tasks assigned -give safe, considerate care -report back to your supervisor -record your activities according to agency policy -respect the culture of your agency and act according to them tips on how to read a chapter correct answer: -begin reading with the chapter objectives and key terms -return to objectives when finished reading the chapter -test yourself by answering the questions at the end of the chapter what do you need to practice as a home care aide? correct answer: certification what happened in the 1880s? correct answer: visiting nurse societies were established to provide home health services to immigrants in cities, the rural poor, and others in need. how are governmental official health care agencies funded? correct answer: -out of pocket -health care insurance/health maintenance organizations -Medicare -Medicaid -other state and federal programs -United Way and other charitable programs -TAX MONIES Medicare correct answer: Federal program of hospitalization, prescription drugs, and health care insurance for persons older than 65 years and/or those with permanent disabilities; participation is voluntary. Medicaid correct answer: State and federal insurance program that pays for hospitalization and health care for low-income persons for all ages. case manager correct answer: -assesses, plans, and implements the nursing care required -carries out the doctor's orders -teaches the client and family members about care techniques and procedures -supervises care given by the home care aide and licensed practical/vocational nurse dietician correct answer: -teaches the client and family about the types of food needed to maintain or improve health -teaches proper menu selection and preparation according to the diet ordered by the doctor LPN/LVN correct answer: -gives nursing care under the supervision of an RN -cares for clients whose conditions are stable and do not require complex nursing care home care aide correct answer: -provides personal care according to the client's care plan -performs required housekeeping services -works under the supervision of an RN and/or therapist -reports activities performed according to agency policy respiratory therapist correct answer: -assesses the client's ability to breathe with ease -plans and implements the respiratory therapy program -explains the proper use of breathing equipment -checks equipment for proper fuctioning registered nurse (RN) correct answer: -assesses, plans, and implements the nursing care required -carries out the doctor's orders -teaches the client and family members about care techniques and procedures -supervises care given by the home care aide and licensed practical/vocational nurse who supervises LPV/home care aides? correct answer: registered nurse who are you going to call if you are late for work? correct answer: the agency verbal communication correct answer: communication using the spoken or written word nonverbal communication correct answer: communication without the use of words communication barriers correct answer: -bias and prejudice -language, culture, and ethnic diversity -sexual harassment -illness, pain, and medication -disabilities ethics correct answer: code of behavior or conduct communicating with a hearing impaired client correct answer: -reduced background noise of household appliances (e.g. fans, dishwasher, television, radio) -be sure your face is clearly visible; this will help those who lip-read -reduce glare from exposed light bulbs or waxed floors. -provide aids to communication, such as magnifying glasses. -stand directly in front of the client when communicating; side vision may be poor. -say the person's name before you start the conversation -speak in a normal tone of voice -touch the client on the hand or shoulder to get and keep attention if you are in someone's home and the client's relative is sexually aggressive with you,what do you do? correct answer: report the situation to your supervisor immediately. smallest structure of all living things correct answer: cell tissue correct answer: cells that have a similar structure and functions are joined together. cell correct answer: the basic functioning unit of the body. organs correct answer: are made up of several different types of tissue that work together to perform a specific function. organ system correct answer: made up of different organs that work together to perform a specific function. integumentary system correct answer: covers the entire body and protects internal structures from damage by harmful invaders or substances; regulates body heat; relays body sensations; manufactures vitamin D for healthy bones; and holds in body fluids. -skin -hair -nails endocrine system correct answer: produces and secretes hormones from ductless glands. these hormones are responsible for human growth and development. control the activities of other systems, such as the reproductive system. -pituitary gland -thyroid gland -pancreas -andrenal glands -ovaries -testes where is the brain located? correct answer: in the skull what are the structures/organs in the urinary system? correct answer: -kidneys -ureters -bladder -urethra what is a vital sign sheet? correct answer: documentation of the client's temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure. client's bill of rights correct answer: -a document that explains the rights and responsibilities of the client -if the client cannot understand the information, a representative acts for the client 1-what the client has a right to expect from the agency and its members 2-what action the client agrees to take. client care record correct answer: permanent written record of a client's progress during illness and rehabilitation; also contains information about client care incident report correct answer: a document that reports unexpected events (incident) that occurs in the client's home or even in the agency offices health correct answer: state of physical, mental, and social well-being chronic illness correct answer: -symptoms do not subside; they may appear gradually or come and go -the illness lasts a long time, maybe a lifetime; care is given at home, in a rehabilitation center, or in a nursing home -permanent changes occur in the body with a decrease in the ability to function; -diabetes, tuberculosis, Alzheimer's disease acute illness correct answer: -symptoms appear suddenly and may be severe -the illness lasts a short time; care is given at home or in the hospital -after illness, full function usually returns -common cold, sprained ankle, food poisoning denial correct answer: a refusal to admit the truth how do you prevent yourself from getting angry at an angry client? correct answer: -be calm and patient -discuss the situation with your supervisor to gain a better understanding of your client's individual needs and problems what are some ways to encourage independence? correct answer: -offering choices and opportunities to try to do things on their own -be careful not to become frustrated and impatient when a client's self-care takes too long -praise the client for trying, and cheer their progress what is it when a patient withdrawals? correct answer: -when an illness is prolonged, painful, or disfiguring, the client may avoid contact with others. -side effects of treatment, depression, or anxiety -avoiding contact with others self image correct answer: -the way we see ourselves, our self-image -an image in our mind of the perfect self, and we want the world to see us that way. prostheses correct answer: devices used by disabled people to replace a missing body part disability correct answer: a person who cannot perform the normal activities of daily living major cause of fires in homes correct answer: -smoking and matches -unattended lighted candles -misuse of electricity -defects in heating systems -materials that ignite easily -improper trash disposal -improper cooking techniques -improper ventilation -improper use aerosol cans 1-fuel-any material that will burn 2-source of heat 3-supply of oxygen how often do you check the smoke detector? correct answer: -test every month -replace batteries every 6 months what should you find the first time in a client's home? correct answer: an alternate exit number 1 rule in any fire correct answer: get out and get your client out without any delay. call 911 or the fire department if you see the pilot light is on the stove, oven, furnace or hot water heat and you are living in a ventilated area, what do you do? correct answer: call the gas company and tell them what is going on in the home? what consist of the fire triangle? correct answer: -fuel: any material that will burn -source of heat: matches, flame, spark -supply of oxygen: present in the air why would you post a "no smoking" sign on the outside of the doors leading to the home? correct answer: patient has a oxygen delivery system home care aide: what are the most common rooms that needs to be cleaning? correct answer: -client's bedroom -client's bathroom -client's kitchen do you need to use gloves to pick up 1 bottle of soap with bodily fluids? correct answer: yes how should you clean the client's home? correct answer: from clean to dirtiest what setting should the washer and dryer machine be on for linens? correct answer: -hot water 120-140 degrees for heavily soiled and light colored cotton -warm water 100-110 degrees for moderately or lightly soiled wash and wear and permanent press fabrics -cold water 80-100 degrees for bright colors,fragile fabrics, and lightly soiled items -machine dry -separate lightweight and heavy items to dry more evenly -remove permanent press items as soon as dryer stops to reduce wrinkling what two common house hold chemical mixed together create toxic fumes? correct answer: -bleach and ammonia what do we use food for? correct answer: to grow, develop, and function properly malnurtition correct answer: any disorder of nurtition dehydration correct answer: excessive water loss from body tissues resulting from insufficient fluid intake anorexia correct answer: loss of appetite anoxia correct answer: absence of oxygen why do we need fiber? correct answer: -elimination of feces becomes easier -helps prevent constipation what foods are high in sodium? correct answer: -table salt -bacon -lunch meat -can soups what should a diabetic avoid? correct answer: sugar single most way to prevent the spread of infection correct answer: hand washing contaminated correct answer: dirty and/or exposed to harmful organisms, making the object unsafe for use as intended know when to use your gloves in PPE in general correct answer: -when there is risk of direct contact with body fluids or moist body surfaces. -bloodborne pathogens what is the correct concentration from bleach to water to dest correct answer: 1 part:10 parts water where do microorganism hang out and grow? correct answer: -host: person, animal,or food on which to live -warmth: grow best at body temp. -darkness: thrive in dark places -oxygen -moisture -food body mechanics correct answer: proper use of muscles to move and lift objects and to maintain correct posture what happens when long periods of immobility cause? correct answer: pressure ulcer contracture correct answer: shortening of a muscle whereby a joint becomes permanently immovable vital signs correct answer: essential signs of life; temperature pulse, respiration, and blood pressure different temp measurement and locations correct answer: -oral: 97.6-99.6 (98.6) -axillary: 96.6-98.6 (97.6) -tympanic: 98.6-100.6 (99.6) -ractal: 98.6-100.6 (99.6) location of radial pulse correct answer: on the palm side of the wrist at the base of the thumb diastolic BP correct answer: force of blood pushing against wall of the large arteries when the heart is relaxing (70-80) systolic BP correct answer: force of blood pushing against wall of the large arteries when the heart is contracting (100-120) is it ok to guess a vital sign correct answer: no