HHA competency test Questions and Answers 100% Correct
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? correct answer Notify the agency supervisor.
A client has had a stroke and has a right- sided-weakness. The client can walk with a little assistance. It is
best for the HHA to assist the client by walking in which of these positions? correct answer On the
client's right side.
A client is receiving oxygen through a nasal tube. What safety precautions should the HHA take? correct
answer Allow no smoking in the client's room.
A client suddenly complains of intense, squeezing pain in the chest that goes down the arm. The client is
sweating profusely. The HHA should: correct answer Telephone for emergency help immediately.
A client who has been on bed rest is too weak to get up in a chair. The HHA helps the client to sit on the
edge of the bed. The client says "I am dizzy." What should the aide do? correct answer Support the
client in sitting position and wait a minute or so to see if the dizziness goes away.
A client's circulations is generally improved when the client's: correct answer Activity is increased.
A client's prescriptions for heart pills has recently been changed. The HHA should notify the agency
supervisor immediately if the client makes which of these comments? correct answer "I have a rash on
my stomach since I've been taking these pills."
A HHA is assigned to a family in which the mother; Mrs. Roth, has recently been discharged from a
mental health unit. It is essential for the aide to notify the agency supervisor if Mrs. Roth makes which of
the following comments? correct answer "Even though I shut the radio off, I still hear a voice telling me
what to do."
An elderly male client occasionally wets his trousers. What should the HHA do? correct answer
Encourage him to use the bathroom at least every 2 hours.
, Any changes in the condition of a client's skin should be: correct answer Reported to the nursing
supervisor.
Before trying first aid measures for a client who is choking on food or some other object stuck in the
airway, what should the HHA find out? correct answer Can the client speak or cough.
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? correct answer Clients have a
right to their own beliefs, which should be respected.
For which of these emergencies is knowledge of pressure points essential. correct answer Bleeding.
Good sources of protein are: correct answer Beans, peanut butter and eggs.
If a client is to have a liquid intake record kept, the right time to record the client's fluids is: correct
answer After they finish drinking the fluids.
If a client stops breathing, what should be done first? correct answer Remove any materials from the
client's mouth or nose.
If a HHA has bad breath or body odors, who is LEAST likely to be aware of it? correct answer The aide.
In communicating with a client who is hard of hearing, the aide should: correct answer Stand directly in
front of the client so he/she can hear you speak.
In giving foot care to a client who has diabetes, the HHA should NOT take which of these actions?
correct answer Cut the toenails.
In which of these cases may cold applications cause injury to the skin? correct answer When the client
has poor circulation.
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? correct answer Notify the agency supervisor.
A client has had a stroke and has a right- sided-weakness. The client can walk with a little assistance. It is
best for the HHA to assist the client by walking in which of these positions? correct answer On the
client's right side.
A client is receiving oxygen through a nasal tube. What safety precautions should the HHA take? correct
answer Allow no smoking in the client's room.
A client suddenly complains of intense, squeezing pain in the chest that goes down the arm. The client is
sweating profusely. The HHA should: correct answer Telephone for emergency help immediately.
A client who has been on bed rest is too weak to get up in a chair. The HHA helps the client to sit on the
edge of the bed. The client says "I am dizzy." What should the aide do? correct answer Support the
client in sitting position and wait a minute or so to see if the dizziness goes away.
A client's circulations is generally improved when the client's: correct answer Activity is increased.
A client's prescriptions for heart pills has recently been changed. The HHA should notify the agency
supervisor immediately if the client makes which of these comments? correct answer "I have a rash on
my stomach since I've been taking these pills."
A HHA is assigned to a family in which the mother; Mrs. Roth, has recently been discharged from a
mental health unit. It is essential for the aide to notify the agency supervisor if Mrs. Roth makes which of
the following comments? correct answer "Even though I shut the radio off, I still hear a voice telling me
what to do."
An elderly male client occasionally wets his trousers. What should the HHA do? correct answer
Encourage him to use the bathroom at least every 2 hours.
, Any changes in the condition of a client's skin should be: correct answer Reported to the nursing
supervisor.
Before trying first aid measures for a client who is choking on food or some other object stuck in the
airway, what should the HHA find out? correct answer Can the client speak or cough.
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? correct answer Clients have a
right to their own beliefs, which should be respected.
For which of these emergencies is knowledge of pressure points essential. correct answer Bleeding.
Good sources of protein are: correct answer Beans, peanut butter and eggs.
If a client is to have a liquid intake record kept, the right time to record the client's fluids is: correct
answer After they finish drinking the fluids.
If a client stops breathing, what should be done first? correct answer Remove any materials from the
client's mouth or nose.
If a HHA has bad breath or body odors, who is LEAST likely to be aware of it? correct answer The aide.
In communicating with a client who is hard of hearing, the aide should: correct answer Stand directly in
front of the client so he/she can hear you speak.
In giving foot care to a client who has diabetes, the HHA should NOT take which of these actions?
correct answer Cut the toenails.
In which of these cases may cold applications cause injury to the skin? correct answer When the client
has poor circulation.
