Home Health Aide Exam Questions With 100% Correct Answers.
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 inappropriate request of an HHA , the HHA should Answer -
Explain that only tasks assigned in the care plan are allowed.
The medical term for chest pain , pressure , or discomfort is Answer - Angina pectoris
An example of ethical behavior by an HHA is Answer - Protecting a client's privicy
Which of the following shows the correct conversion of 4:00pm to military time? Answer - 1600 hours
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 professional when handling incontinence.
Deep breathing exercises help Answer - Clear the lungs of mucus
Which of the following occurrences is considered an incident and requires a report to
be completed? Answer - The client falls. An employer must offer an HHA a free vaccine for Answer - Hepatitis B
A draw sheet is used to Answer - Reposition clients without causing shearing.
When assisting a client with a standard bed pan where should the wider end of the bed pan be placed? Answer - In alignment with the client's buttocks.
Blood pressure is measured using a Answer - Sphygmomanmeter
"Hand Hygiene" means Answer - Using soap and water as well as alcohol based rubs to keep hands clean.
One safety device that helps transfer clients is called a Answer - transfer belt.
When assisting clients who have had a stoke with eating, the HHA should Answer - Place food in the unaffected/stronger side of the clients mouth.
In order for an object to be called "clean" in a health care setting, it must be Answer -
Free of pathogens.
Clients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) have trouble with Answer - Breathing.
The ability to think logically and clearly is called Answer - Cognition.
A common non- toxic item that can be used to clean surfaces and eliminate odors is Answer - Baking soda.
In which type of environments do microorganisms thrive? Answer - Warm, moist environments.
Which of the following is an example of a whole grain food? Answer - Whole wheat bread.
The serious condition that occurs when a person does not have enough fluid in the body is called Answer - Dehydration.
Which of the following is an example of a plant-based protein? Answer - Refried Beans.
According to the USDA's MyPlate, most fruits choices should be Answer - Whole Fruit.
How many times should each range of motion exercise be performed for each body part? Answer - At least three times.
Which of the following statements is true of helping to prevent aspiration during eating? Answer - The HHA should place food in the stronger side of the mouth.
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