HOME CARE AIDE KNOWLEDGE TEST EXAM

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1. 1./ Dehydration can be a dangerous side-effect of di- TRUE
arrhea.
a. TRUE
b. FALSE

2. 2./ Bowel function is usually the same for each per- FALSE
son.

a. TRUE
b. FALSE

3. 3./ When assisting with catheter care, always clean TRUE
from the opening downwards away from the body.

a. TRUE
b. FALSE

4. 4./ Unexplained confusion can be a symptom of a TRUE
urinary tract infection.

a. TRUE
b. FALSE

5. 5./ Only water counts toward a client's needed daily FALSE
intake of fluids.

a. TRUE
b. FALSE

6. 6./ The warning signs of nutrition in a client are diffi- FALSE
cult to observe.

a. TRUE
b. FALSE


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7. 7./ Incontinence is just a part of aging and few medical FALSE
treatments are effective

a. TRUE
b. FALSE

8. 8./ Food borne illness is caused by eating contamina- TRUE
tion food.

a. TRUE
b. FALSE

9. 9./ To be safe, a refrigerator should be set to 0 degree. FALSE

a. TRUE
b. FALSE

10. 10./ The number of daily servings from each of the FALSE
food pyramid groups is the same for everyone.

a. TRUE
b. FALSE

11. 11./ Food must be reheat to 165 degrees TRUE

a. TRUE
b. FALSE

12. 12./ To position a client correctly in a bed, choose a TRUE
position that spreads weight and pressure evenly.

a. TRUE
b. FALSE



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13. 13./ Wrinkles in elastic stockings can lead to a pres- TRUE
sure ulcer.

a. TRUE
b. FALSE

14. 14./ When helping a client with a bed bath, replace FALSE
water in every 2 minutes.

a. TRUE
b. FALSE

15. 15./ Your body language communicates respect when TRUE
your facial expressions and gestures are open and
relaxed.

a. TRUE
b. FALSE

16. 16./ Most of what you communicate is through the FALSE
words you speak.

a. TRUE
b. FALSE

17. 17./ Offering a solution to a client's problem without TRUE
being asked can be a barrier to good communication.

a. TRUE
b. FALSE

18. 18./ Your body language has little impact on how a FALSE
client reacts to you.



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a. TRUE
b. FALSE

19. 19./ If you see a client falling, do not try to stop the TRUE
fall.

a. TRUE
b. FALSE

20. 20./ A transfer belt is only used if the client needs FALSE
extensive help to transfer or walk.

a. TRUE
b. FALSE

21. 21./ There is little you can do as a caregiver to reduce FALSE
the risk of a client falling.

a. TRUE
b. FALSE

22. 22./ Most infections are spread through the air. FALSE

a. TRUE
b. FALSE

23. 23./ Only use standard precautions if you think a client FALSE
has a blood borne disease.

a. TRUE
b. FALSE

24. 24./ It is only mandatory to wash your hands if they FALSE
look dirty