Which of the following items is used in the prevention and treatment of bedsores or
pressure sores? - Answers -Correct Answer: air mattress
What is not a sign or symptom of dehydration? - Answers -Correct Answer: Light-
colored and diluted urine
Urinary leg bags are used for: - Answers -Correct Answer: catheterized clients who are
up and out of bed
Before helping a client into or out of a wheelchair, which of these actions is necessary?
- Answers -Correct Answer: lock the brakes and fold the foot rests up
When a client has been drinking fluids, how long do you wait before taking an oral
temperature? - Answers -Correct Answer: 10-15 minutes
96.6 degrees is a normal temperature if taken: - Answers -Correct Answer: by axilla
Your client catches you off guard with a comment that is sexual. Your best response
would be: - Answers -Correct Answer: Let the client know that the comment is not
acceptable to you
Choose the example below that would NOT be considered neglect: - Answers -Correct
Answer: Not staying on the floor once you've clocked in
Which of the following could cause a home health aide to be charged with battery? -
Answers -Correct Answer: Using restraints on a patient without a physician's order
You observe a co-worker sexually harassing a client and choose to ignore it. This is an
example of: - Answers -Correct Answer: Aiding and abetting
When working in a kitchen it is important to always practice good safety. Which of the
following is not an appropriate safety measure? - Answers -Correct Answer: refrigerate
warm food only after it has cooled
When transferring a client from a bed to a wheel chair best practices include: - Answers
-Correct Answer: Assist the client into a sitting position at the side of the bed, then move
In case of an emergency, the most important number to call is: - Answers -Correct
Answer: the emergency medical service
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