HHA EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
100% CORRECT!!
, Which of the following healthcare settings is for people who will die in approximately six
months or less? - ANSWER Hospice Care
_________ is care given by specialists to help restore or improve function after an
illness or injury. - ANSWER Rehabilitation
Another name for 24-hour skilled care that takes place in nursing homes, or extended
care facilities, is called_______. - ANSWER Long-term care
For what percentage of home care costs does Medicare pay? - ANSWER 41%
Medicare will pay for - ANSWER only care that is determined to be medically necessary
The abbreviation HMO stands for? - ANSWER health maintenance organization
Which of the following factors helps explain the purpose of and need for home health
care? - ANSWER People who are ill or disabled feel more comfortable at home.
Which of the following is a key event in the history of home care services? - ANSWER
In 1959, a national conference on home-maker services was held
Which of the following is required by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
(CMS) regarding home health aides? - ANSWER HHA must have completed at least 75
hrs of training before they can begin working.
What may be different about working in a home than working in a facility? - ANSWER
Home health aides have more contact with the client's family.
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
plan
Which of the following statements is an example of a common policy at a home health
agency? - ANSWER HHAs must follow the client's care plan
100% CORRECT!!
, Which of the following healthcare settings is for people who will die in approximately six
months or less? - ANSWER Hospice Care
_________ is care given by specialists to help restore or improve function after an
illness or injury. - ANSWER Rehabilitation
Another name for 24-hour skilled care that takes place in nursing homes, or extended
care facilities, is called_______. - ANSWER Long-term care
For what percentage of home care costs does Medicare pay? - ANSWER 41%
Medicare will pay for - ANSWER only care that is determined to be medically necessary
The abbreviation HMO stands for? - ANSWER health maintenance organization
Which of the following factors helps explain the purpose of and need for home health
care? - ANSWER People who are ill or disabled feel more comfortable at home.
Which of the following is a key event in the history of home care services? - ANSWER
In 1959, a national conference on home-maker services was held
Which of the following is required by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
(CMS) regarding home health aides? - ANSWER HHA must have completed at least 75
hrs of training before they can begin working.
What may be different about working in a home than working in a facility? - ANSWER
Home health aides have more contact with the client's family.
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
plan
Which of the following statements is an example of a common policy at a home health
agency? - ANSWER HHAs must follow the client's care plan
