HHA PRACTICE TEST QU ESTIONS

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HHA PRACTICE TEST QU ESTIONS

WITH ANSWERS

Question : When giving a bed bath, how often should the

water be changed? A) as often as needed to have warm, clean water at all timesB) just onceC) only after washing the perineal area D) only after washing the front half of the patient CORRECT ANSWER: : A) as often as needed to have warm, clean water at all times

Question : Which of the following items is used in the

prevention and treatment of bedsores or pressure sores?A) rubber sheetsB) air mattressC) emesis basin D) arm restraints CORRECT ANSWER:: B) air mattress

Question : Proper feeding techniques include:A) Just one spoonful per biteB) Feed the patient slowly and make sure all food is swallowedC) Feed the patient while laying flat on the bedD) Allow the spoon to go to the back of the tongue

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CORRECT ANSWER: : B) Feed the patient slowly and make sure all food is swallowed

Question : If a client is wearing anti-embolism stocking,

what would be an important thing to assess for?A) Ultrasound for deep vein thrombosisB) Tingling or lack of sensationC) Bounding Pulses CORRECT ANSWER: : B) Tingling or lack of sensation

Question : When performing these health skills on a client

it is always important to: A) Have consent from the

clientB) Wash your hands before and afterC) Explain exactly what you are doingD) All of the above CORRECT ANSWER: : D) All of the above

Question : What is not a sign or symptom of dehydration?

• Light-colored and diluted urineB) Weakness and

thirstC) Dried mucous membranesD) Rapid pulse and low blood pressure CORRECT ANSWER: : A) Light-colored and diluted urine

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Question : Which of the following is the most appropriate

practice to promote good skin care in the elderly?A) keep the skin clean and well moisturizedB) apply alcohol to moist areas of the skinC) wash daily with scented soapsD) all of the above CORRECT ANSWER: : A) keep the skin clean and well moisturized

Question : When taking a client's pulse, you should take it

for how long?A) about 15 secondsB) one minuteC) 30 secondsD) two minutes or more CORRECT ANSWER: : B) one minute

Question : Mr. Smith, a client with dementia, has become

very agitated. Which of the following suggestions would be helpful?A) stay calmB) offer diversion and/or entertainmentC) be agreeableD) all of the above CORRECT ANSWER: : D) all of the above

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Question : In giving foot care to a diabetic client, the

home health aide should not do which of the following?A) clean under the toenailsB) cut the toenailsC) soak the feet for more than 5 minutes in a basin of warm waterD) put lotion on the feet after drying them CORRECT ANSWER: : B) cut the toenails

Question : Primary symptom for a urinary tract infections

(UTI) is?A) yellowing of the skinB) pain or burning during urinationC) high urination outputD) chills CORRECT ANSWER: : B) pain or burning during urination

Question : A client complains of intense pain in the chest

that goes down the arm; and is sweating profusely. The

home health aide should:A) call for emergency help

immediatelyB) massage the chest and armC) assist the client back to bedD) call your agency CORRECT ANSWER: : A) call for emergency help immediately