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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 1. What is the term for a device that replaces a missing body part (A) Pronation (B) Prone (C) Personal protective equipment (D) Prosthesis | D. Prosthesis |
| 2. Exercises that put each joint through its full arc of motion are called: (A) Weight lifting (B) Range of motion (C) Flexion (D) Rotation | B. Range of motion |
| 3. Which is true?………… A) HHA only does tasks in care plan B) HHA does what they think is best C) HHA does what client wants D) HHA asks other HHAs | A. Only do what’s in the care plan. |
| 4. How many times can disposable gloves be worn before being discarded?…………. (A) One time (B) Two times (C) Three times (D) Multiple times, as long as they are washed in between uses | A. One time |
| 5. The best foot care for a client with diabetes is:……………… (A) Encourage going barefoot (B) Use ice water on feet (C) Clip toenails when long (D) Check feet regularly for sores or infection | D. Check feet regularly for sores or infection |
| 6. If a client starts to fall, what should the HHA do? ……………….(A) Catch client under arms (B) Widen stance and bring client close (C) Lock knees (D) Reverse the fall if less than halfway down# | B. Widen stance and bring client close |
| 7. Which of the following tasks is outside the scope of practice for an HHA?……………. (A) Counting a client’s pulse rate (B) Cleaning a client after an episode of incontinence (C) Prescribing a new medication (D) Helping a client walk with a cane | C. Prescribing a new medication |
| 8. If a client tries to give the HHA a gift, what should the HHA do?………….. (A) Accept if giving a gift back (B) Refuse but say thank you (C) Refuse unless kept confidential (D) Accept if client cannot return it | #B. Refuse but say thank you |
| 9. Which is the most essential nutrient for life? …………(A) Protein (B) Carbohydrates (C) Vitamins (D) Water | D. Water |
| 10. Which statement about documentation is true? (A) Document care before it is done (B) Document the next day (C) Document right after care is done (D) Let family or friends help document | C. HHAs should document care right after it has been done. |
| 11. Which statement about handwashing is true? (A) Wash hands before and after touching a client (B) Hands do not need frequent washing (C) Handwashing does not prevent disease spread (D) Let water run up the arms | A. An HHA should wash her hands before and after touching a client. |
| 12. Which of the following is an example of a physiological need? (A) Social interaction (B) Food (C) Intellectual stimulation (D) Spirituality | B. Food |
| 13. When transferring clients who have a strong side and a weak side, the HHA should plan the move so that: (A) The stronger side moves first (B) The weaker side moves first (C) Both feet move at the same time (D) The wheelchair moves first | A. The stronger side moves first |
| 14. In which of the following situations must an HHA always wear gloves? (A) While performing perineal care (B) While feeding a client (C) While transferring a client from bed to a wheelchair (D) While performing range of motion exercises | A. While performing perineal care |
| 15. Which type of equipment is used for elimination for clients who cannot assist with raising their hips onto a regular bedpan? (A) Urinal (B) Portable commode (C) Raised toilet seat (D) Fracture pan | D. Fracture pan |
| 16. How should an HHA help with range of motion exercises? (A) Start at feet and work up (B) Start at shoulders and work down (C) Start at fingertips and work inward (D) Start at knees and work up | B. Begin at the shoulders and work down the body |
| 17. How should a fracture pan be positioned? (A) With the handle toward the head of the bed (B) With the handle toward the foot of the bed (C) With the handle facing the side the HHA is standing on (D) With the handle facing the window | B. With the handle toward the foot of the bed |
| 18. Which statement about mental health disorders is true? (A) People can control symptoms if they want (B) Mental health disorders are like physical disorders (C) People are pretending to be sick (D) Mental health disorders rarely affect functioning#B. M | B. A mental health disorder is a disorder like any physical disorder. |
| 19. How should a baby be placed in a crib? (A) On his stomach (B) On his side (C) On his back (D) On a pillow | C. On his back |
| 20. An appropriate resource for an HHA to turn to if he is experiencing stress is: (A) His client (B) His supervisor (C) His client’s family (D) His client’s friends | B. His supervisor |
| 21. In order for an object to be called clean in a healthcare setting, it must be: (A) Contaminated with pathogens but not microorganisms (B) Free of pathogens (C) Washed in the dishwasher, then dried with a towel (D) Soaked in water | B. Free of pathogens |
| 22. Which of the following is an example of a whole grain food? (A) White rice (B) Egg (C) Whole wheat bread (D) Strawberry | C. Whole wheat bread |
| 23. The serious condition that occurs when a person does not have enough fluid in the body is called: (A) Fluid balance (B) Edema (C) Dehydration (D) Aspiration | C. Dehydration |
| 24. Which of the following is an example of a plant-based protein? (A) Fried chicken (B) Poached salmon (C) Braised brisket (D) Refried beans | D. Refried beans |
| 25. According to the USDA’s MyPlate, most fruit choices should be: (A) Fruit smoothies (B) Fruit juice (C) Whole fruit (D) Fruit-flavored drinks | C. Whole fruit |
| 26. How many times should each range of motion exercise be performed for each body part? (A) At least one time (B) At least two times (C) At least three times (D) At least four times | C. At least three times |
| 27. Which helps prevent aspiration while eating? (A) Recline client before eating (B) Offer big pieces of food (C) Place food on stronger side of mouth (D) Place food on weaker side of mouth#C. Place food on stronger side of mouth | C. The HHA should place food in the stronger side of the mouth. |
| 28. Which of the following is an example of a psychosocial need? (A) Need for water (B) Need for rest (C) Need for shelter (D) Need for acceptance | D. Need for acceptance |
| 29. Which of the following is an effective way for an HHA to help prevent dehydration? (A) Regularly encourage clients to drink (B) Insist that clients drink juice (C) Withhold fluids so clients will be really thirsty (D) Give sponge baths to clients | A. Regularly encourage clients to drink |
| 30. Which kind of care helps clients restore or improve function after an illness or injury? (A) Subacute care (B) Acute care (C) Adult day services (D) Rehabilitation | D. Rehabilitation |
| 31. If a client makes an inappropriate request, what should the HHA do? (A) Ignore if not in care plan (B) Do extra tasks for extra pay (C) Do it if kept confidential (D) Explain only tasks in the care plan are allowed | D. Explain that only tasks assigned in the care plan are allowed |
| 32. Hand hygiene means: (A) Using soap and water as well as alcohol-based rubs to keep hands clean (B) Wearing gloves if hands are not clean (C) Using plain water for handwashing (D) Using only hand sanitizers for keeping hands clean | A. Using soap and water as well as alcohol-based rubs to keep hands clean |
| 33. Slapping, shoving, and rough handling are all considered to be a type of: (A) Neglect (B) Physical abuse (C) Psychological abuse (D) Verbal abuse | B. Physical abuse |
| 34. Which of the following sentences is an example of a fact? (A) Mr. Gomez ate half of his scrambled egg. (B) Mr. Gomez was not hungry. (C) Mr. Gomez does not like my cooking. (D) Mr. Gomez is too sick to eat. | A. Mr. Gomez ate half of his scrambled egg. |
| 35. How should an HHA communicate with a client with hearing impairment? (A) Face client when speaking (B) Stand behind client (C) Shout and exaggerate words (D) Use a high-pitched voice#A. Face client when speaking | A. Face the client directly when speaking |
| 36. The ability to think logically and clearly is called: (A) Cognition (B) Dementia (C) Intellect (D) Impairment | A. Cognition |
| 37. A common nontoxic item that can be used to clean surfaces and eliminate odors is: (A) Flour (B) Salt (C) Baking soda (D) Sugar | C. Baking soda |
| 38. In which type of environments do microorganisms thrive? (A) Cool, dry environments (B) Clean, cold environments (C) Dry, hot environments (D) Warm, moist environments | D. Warm, moist environments |
| 39. Another term for a pressure injury is: (A) Chickenpox (B) Third-degree burn (C) Decubitus ulcer (D) Inflamed rash | C. Decubitus ulcer |
| 40. One safety device that helps transfer clients is called a: (A) Waist restraint (B) Posey vest (C) Transfer belt (D) Geriatric chair | C. Transfer belt |
| 41. How should an HHA communicate with a client with visual impairment? (A) Ask client to “see” what is in front (B) Identify herself when entering the room (C) Keep lighting low (D) Touch client before identifying herself | B. Identify herself when she enters the room |
| 42. When using a transfer belt, the HHA should: (A) Place it under a client’s clothing (B) Place it over a client’s clothing (C) Place it around a client’s chest (D) Place it around a client’s shoulders | B. Place it over a client’s clothing |
| 43. With which of the following people may an HHA share a client’s medical information? (A) Client’s doctor (B) HHA’s friend (C) Client’s neighbor (D) Client’s priest | A. Client’s doctor |
| 44. A client who is lying on either her left or her right side is in the _______ position. (A) Supine (B) Lateral (C) Prone (D) Fowler’s | B. Lateral |
| 45. Which of the following is an example of a permanent and painful shortening of a joint and muscle? (A) Range of motion (B) Contracture (C) Pressure injury (D) Footboard | B. Contracture |
| 46. What does the term empathy mean? (A) Empathy means being alert around others. (B) Empathy means being able to document honestly. (C) Empathy means being able to identify with the feelings of others. (D) Empathy means taking responsibility for one’s ow | C. Empathy means being able to identify with the feelings of others. |
| 47. What is one of the first signs that a pressure injury is forming? (A) Discoloration of the skin (B) Skin that feels cool (C) Skin that feels numb (D) Skin that feels tight | A. Discoloration of the skin |
| 48. Deep breathing exercises help: (A) Clear the lungs of mucus (B) Clear the stomach of gas (C) Clear the bladder of urine (D) Clear the kidneys of toxins | A. Clear the lungs of mucus |
| 49. Which is the most essential nutrient for life? (A) Protein (B) Carbohydrates (C) Vitamins (D) Water | D. Water |
| 50. Objective information is: (A) Information that cannot be observed (B) Information collected using the senses (C) Information that the client reported to the HHA (D) Information that is untrue | B. Information collected using the senses |
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