HOME HEALTH AIDE WRITTEN COMPETENCY TEST
Time Limit – 1 Hour
General Information
Name
Date:
Email
example@example.com
Role of the Home Health Aide
Answer True (T) or False (F) to each of the following question(s):
T
F
Every client is the same and has the same needs and wants.
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As a home health aide, you:
Work alone
Work as part of a health care team
May become the leader of a health care team
Will never get any further training or orientation
As a home health aide, it is your responsibility to:
Plan the client’s care
Do only the tasks that the registered nurse assigns you
Try to do your best, but not ask for any help
Compare assignments with your co-workers
Communication
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Which of the following is important in communicating with people?
Courtesy
Tact
Listening
All the above
Nursing care for a conscious client should be preceded by:
Asking the client for his permission to go ahead with the procedure
Telling the client you would like to have his cooperation
Giving an explanation of what is going to be done
Explaining to the client that the doctor ordered for this to be done
Abuse and Neglect:
Answer True (T) or False (F) to each of the following question(s):
T
F
Using a bed sheet to tie a client to the bed is a form of restraint and abuse.
Making fun of or belittling a client is a form of abuse.
Refusing to give client food or fluids when they ask is not abuse.
Hitting or slapping a client is abuse.
HIPPAA
Answer True (T) or False (F) to each of the following question(s):
T
F
A breach of confidentiality cannot be the basis of a lawsuit against the homecare worker and/or the agency.
Keeping client information private and confidential is a requirement for all caregivers
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A neighbor is asking questions about the client you are presently taking care of. “Mrs. Collier is dying, isn’t she?” How will you answer her?
“Mrs. Collier is doing as well as can be expected.”
“I am sorry, but I cannot discuss Mrs. Collier.”
“Yes, it is too bad, she is very ill.”
“How did you know about Mrs. Collier and her illness?”
Basic Human Needs
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The most basic human needs include:
Shelter
Nutrition
Bathroom
All the above
Safety and Emergencies
Answer True (T) or False (F) to each of the following question(s):
T
F
For an injury with profuse bleeding, apply pressure and call for assistance.
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Which of the following conditions can be a risk factor for client falls?
Dementia
Sensory Impairment
Both
Part of your duties as a home health aide is to assure a safe home environment. This includes:
Proper infection control with good hand washing
Electrical and fire safety
Moving things which may cause the client to fall
All the above
Which of the following safety measures would reduce the risk of a client falling?
Report broken or malfunctioning equipment to RN
Keep personal items used by the client within their reach
Both
Neither
Which of the following are 911 Emergencies?
Client has a significant fall with head injuries
Client does not want to watch TV
Client is having difficulty breathing
None of the above
A and C only
In case of a fire in the home, what is the best procedure to follow?
Tell the client to be calm, call the fire department and then take the client out of the house.
Get the client and yourself out of the house and then call the fire department.
Try to put the fire out yourself.
Call your supervisor and the fire department, then leave the house.
Observation, Recording, Reporting
Answer True (T) or False (F) to each of the following question(s):
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F
According to the Care Plan, it is the role of the CHHA to report any changes relating to the client’s condition to the RN.
Recording a client’s “TPR” or vital signs is not important if you can remember what they are.
Irregular bowel movements such as diarrhea and constipation should be reported to the RN.
Clues such as grimacing, moaning or crying may indicate that the client is in pain.
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After arriving to care for Mr. Jones, he complains he has had severe cramping pain in the calf of his left leg for the last three hours. You call your supervisor and then record on your progress note the following
“States he has leg cramps”
“Complains of pain”
“Left leg hurts a lot”
“States he has severe cramping pains in the calf of his left leg for three hours”
Call the RN at the office if:
Client cannot urinate
Client has a fever
Client is confused
Client has a wet diaper during the night
A, B and C
Principles of Infection Control
Answer True (T) or False (F) to each of the following question(s):
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F
You can tell by looking at a client what disease causing germs may be present in their blood or bodily fluids.
The following are signs and symptoms of an infection: body aches, nausea, vomiting and inflamed joints.
Always wear protective gloves if bed linens are soiled.
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During a visit, you need to wash your hands
Before you give physical care to the client
After you pet the dog
Before you leave the client’s home
All the above
In what situation should gloves be used?
The client is vomiting
The client has been incontinent of stool
The client has a draining wound
All the above
Homemaking Skills
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Weekly cleaning includes which of the following?
Laundry
Cleaning the Bathroom
Vacuuming
All the above
A and C only
When doing client laundry, you should:
Overload the machine
Put bleach only on white clothing
Both
If you do not know how to do an assigned task, you should:
Call another aide and ask them
Ask the client if he knows how to do it
Call the supervisor and ask for help
Handle every situation by yourself
Common Disorders and Related Topics
Answer True (T) or False (F) to each of the following question(s):
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F
As a client gets older, their circulation decreases.
As a client gets older, their skin becomes drier and can develop scales.
If your client suffers a significant fall, do not move them, call 911.
Clients should drink plenty of fluids unless otherwise instructed by their doctor.
It’s normal for most people to complain of pressure, swelling, or bloating in their ankles, feet, stomach or legs.
The most common symptom of Alhziemer’s disease is confusion.
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Which of these are risk factors for pressure ulcers?
Immobility
Incontinence
Both
Neither
If the client suffers the following, call 911:
Chest Pain
Shortness of Breath
Unresponsive
Seizure
All the above
Which of the following is not recommended for promoting daily bowel habits?
Plenty of water
Laxatives
Exercise
Well balanced meals
Client Care Measures and Activities of Daily Living
Answer True (T) or False (F) to each of the following question(s):
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F
Use hot water to clean dentures.
The best time to check the client’s skin is bath/shower time.
If the client often becomes fatigued while standing in the shower, discuss the need for a shower chair with the RN.
If the client is taking a blood thinner, he should be shaved with an electric razor
Always transfer a client towards his good side.
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If a client is recovering from a stroke:
Encourage them to do as much as they can independently while dressing
Assist them with buttons, snaps or laces if they cannot do it on their own
Both
Before helping a client into or out of a wheelchair, which of these actions is necessary?
Have the brakes unlocked and leave the foot pieces down
Lock the brakes and fold the foot pieces up
Have the brakes unlocked and fold the foot pieces up
Lock the brakes and leave the foot pieces down
To prevent bedsores in the elderly, you should:
Change the client’s position every two hours if they are unable to do so themselves
Get the client out of bed if they are allowed to do so
Ensure adequate nutrition with special emphasis on the protein intake
All the above
Nutrition
Answer True (T) or False (F) to each of the following question(s):
T
F
During the summer months, encourage the client to drink plenty of water.
If the client does not want to eat, wait and try again later.
Ask family members about the client’s favorite foods.
A regular diet is well balanced with no restrictions.
You should prepare meals without checking the care plan for the client’s dietary restrictions.
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If your client is on a no salt diet:
Use a salt substitute
Add a little salt
Give them plenty of water after eating if they are not on a fluid restriction
All the above
A and C
Foods in a liquid diet would include:
Chicken, eggs and toast
Chopped and strained foods
Broth, tea and Jell-O
Lightly seasoned foods
Short Answer Questions
Write in your answers to the following questions:
Mr. Jones says, “No way, no bath today!” What do you do?
Mrs. Smith tells you she wants to shower, and the care plan says a sitting commode bath. What do you do?
On your first visit to Mr. Doe, he tells you he always wanted to be bathed at 10:00am. What do you do?
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