1) Which of the following is a client with hearing and/or vision problems at a high risk for?
Universal Precautions
2) The major recommendation of universal precautions is to minimize contact with which one of the following?
Basic Infection Control
3) The basic measure for preventing spread of disease is:
Recognizing and Reporting Abuse and Neglect
4) For children, abuse and neglect is reported to:
5) A home health aide is assisting a client to transfer from the bed to a wheelchair. Which of the following is not true regarding this process?
6) Which of the following does not represent an example of neglect?
7) A home health aide orally measures a client's temperature with electronic monitor. Which of the following is not true regarding this measurement?
Hair, Skin and Mouth Care
8) If a consumer can't do his or her oral hygiene, the direct care worker should:
9) A home health aide is performing passive range of motion exercises. Which of the following is not true regarding these exercises?
10) Which of the following does the Omnibus Budget and Reconciliation Act of 1987 give clients the right to make a decision about?
11) A home health aide is performing perineal care for a female client. Which of the following is not true regarding this process?
12) A client has just been diagnosed with dementia. Which of the following guarantees the client the right to be told this information?
Dealing with Difficult Behaviors
13) The direct care worker notices that the consumer has multiple sizes of guns lying around the house and doesn't know if they are loaded or not. The direct care worker is afraid of guns. What should the worker do first?
14) A home health aide has a client that suffers from dementia. Which of the following does not come as a result of dementia?
15) A home health aide is giving a client a partial bedbath. Which of the following is not true regarding this process?
Handling of Emergencies
16) Upon entering the consumer's home, the direct care worker finds the consumer on the floor crying, in pain, and holding their arm which is bent in an awkward position. The direct care worker should:
17) Which of the following is not a job responsibility of a home health aide?
18) Which of the following guidelines is not true regarding a client's meal?
19) Which of the following is the best way to provide emotional support for a terminally ill client?
Miscellaneous
20) The Heimlich maneuver (abdominal thrust) should be used if the consumer is:
Miscellaneous
21) The consumer tells the direct care worker that they aren't happy with the person who is the consumer's power of attorney or guardian. The direct care worker should:
22) A home health aide assists transferring an immobile client. Which of the following is the right procedure for assistance?
Assistance with Ambulation and Transferring
23) "Ambulate with assistance" means:
24) What is the score to indicate that a client is feeling no pain?
25) A home health aide sees a nice pair of sunglasses that belongs to a family member of a client and decides to take them for his or her own usage. This is an example of which of the following?
26) A home health aide is straightening up the linens of a client and the linens accidentally touch the floor. What should the home health aide do immediately?
Bathing, Shaving, Grooming and Dressing
27) The direct care worker is going to bathe the consumer. What should the direct care worker do FIRST:
28) A client's neighbor comes to the facility and asks about information regarding the client's file. If the home health aide shows the neighbor the file, the home health aide is guilty of which of the following?
29) What provides the body with the energy it needs to function properly?
30) A home health aide is responsible for which of the following?
31) Which of the following is not true regarding data collection and reporting a client's health status?
32) A client wants to wear a pair of sunglasses in the facility at night time. Which of the following is the appropriate action of the home health aide?
33) A home health aide is dressing a client. Which of the following is not true regarding this care?
34) Which of the following may a dramatic change in weight indicate?
Miscellaneous
35) It is important to smooth out wrinkles on the consumer's bed because:
36) Which of the following can come as a result of hypertension?
37) Which of the following defines what it means to follow your gut?
Assistance with Self-Administered Medications
38) The direct care worker can assist the consumer with self-administration of medications. It is important for the direct care worker to:
39) A home health aide is moving a client's entire body. Which part of the body should he or she move last?
Assistance with Ambulation and Transferring
40) It is important for the direct care worker to remain in front of the consumer for a few minutes after they stand up and before helping them to a chair, bed, or start to walk because:
41) A home health aide is performing oral care for a client. Which of the following is not true regarding this care?
Meal Preparation and Feeding
42) The consumer had a doctor's visit since the worker's last visit and tells the worker "I have to eat foods that are high-iron". Knowing the consumer's preferences, the worker suggests one of the following:
43) A home health aide is dressing a client. Which of the following is not true regarding this care?
Dealing with Difficult Behaviors
44) An angry consumer curses loudly at the direct care worker. It would be BEST for the direct care worker to:
Miscellaneous
45) The consumer had a stroke and must stay in bed while the bed is changed. Which procedure is the best choice?
46) A home health aide exposes a client's body while bathing. This is an example of which of the following forms of unethical behavior?
47) A home health aides is responsible for which of the following?
Miscellaneous
48) A consumer gives the direct care worker $50 as a birthday gift. The direct care worker should:
Bathing, Shaving, Grooming and Dressing
49) The consumer prefers tub baths instead of a shower. The direct care worker should:
50) Which of the following senses may be heightened due to a hearing impairment?
51) A home health aide is giving a client a partial bedbath. Which of the following is not true regarding this process?
52) Which of the following is not true regarding HIV?
53) Which of the following is not an activity of daily living?
54) Why should a home health aide soak a client's hands in warm water when caring for a client's nails?
Instrumental Activities of Daily Living
55) Mrs. Tune needs assistance doing the laundry. The direct care worker is not familiar with Mrs. Tune?s type of washing machine. The direct care worker should:
Bathing, Shaving, Grooming and Dressing
56) When helping the consumer to dress, which of the following is NOT correct?
57) A home health aide is assisting a client to sit on the side of the bed. Which of the following is not true regarding this process?
58) A client should be able to have confidential communication with visitors about which of the following services?
Dealing with Difficult Behaviors
59) When a consumer starts to share spiritual beliefs with the direct care worker, the direct care worker should:
60) Which of the following describes adduction range of motion exercises?
61) A home health aide is recording the intake and output of a client. Which of the following is not true regarding this process?
62) Which of the following is not a fear of a terminally ill client?
63) In order to diffuse aggressive behavior of a client, which of the following actions could a home health aide take?
Meal Preparation and Feeding
64) The consumer has a history of difficulty with chewing and swallowing. The direct care worker should:
65) Which of the following is not true regarding signs and symptoms of clients with extreme blood sugar levels?
66) Which of the following may be affected by a client's cultural beliefs?
Toileting
67) The consumer must use a urinal while in bed. The direct care worker should do all of the following but ONE ? select the one that the worker should not do:
Assistance with Self-Administered Medications
68) The direct care worker finds a consumer's medication on the living room floor. The direct care worker should:
69) Which of the following is an example of false imprisonment?
Dealing with Difficult Behaviors
70) Upon arrival at the consumer's home, the direct care worker hears screaming and yelling coming from the house, but it is only the voice of the consumer. First, the direct care worker should:
71) A physician has been yelling at a client every day. The physician is violating which of the following rights of the client?
72) A home health aide measures the blood pressure of a client. Which of the following is not true regarding the measurement?
73) What is the general goal for skin care when bathing a client?
Dealing with Difficult Behaviors
74) A confused consumer begins to cry out suddenly. What should the direct care worker do FIRST:
75) Which of the following is the LEAST concern when someone loses their dentures?
76) A home health aide hears a client say "Everybody would be better off without me". Which of the following may be the reason for saying this?
77) A home health aide confines a confused, ambulatory client to her bed. Which of the following may occur?
78) Which of the following should be noted when counting respirations?
79) Which of the following is not true regarding clients with impaired vision?
80) Which of the following is not true regarding special care for clients with dementia?
81) Which of the following senses may be heightened due to a hearing impairment?
82) A home health aide cleanses a client's genitals and anus. What type of care is he or she performing?
83) A client requests information regarding his or her medical condition. Who should the home health aide consult?
Recognizing Changes in the Consumer That Need to Be Addressed
84) A direct care worker slaps a consumer. This is an example of:
Assistance with Self-Administered Medications
85) The consumer has severe arthritis. The consumer's medications come in child proof bottles. The direct care worker should:
Toileting
86) The consumer must use a bedpan with assistance while in bed. The direct care worker should:
Consumer Control and the Independent Living Philosophy
87) Mr. Jim likes to go outside for walks. He is a little unsteady, but he has a walker to assist him. The direct care worker should:
88) How would a home health aide promote security for a client while bathing?
89) Which of the following is not an example of a preventive measure?
90) A home health aide has noticed that a client has a hard time hearing instructions. Which of the following could the assistant do to help improve communication?
Toileting
91) The consumer needs the urinal. What do you do?
92) Which of the following is not promoted by bathing?
93) A home health aide is making an occupied bed. Which of the following is not true regarding this procedure?
94) Which of the following is not an example of the Client's Bill of Rights?
95) Which of the following does not affect blood pressure?
Hair, Skin and Mouth Care
96) Common sites for pressure sores are:
Bathing, Shaving, Grooming and Dressing
97) When shaving a consumer?s face with a blade shaver (razor blade) it is important to FIRST:
98) A home health aide assists an immobile client with moving. Which of the following is the right procedure for assistance?
Recognizing Changes in the Consumer That Need to Be Addressed
99) While helping Mrs. Spratt prepare her meals, the direct care worker notices that Mrs. Spratt keeps dropping things with her right hand, can't hold her fork without shaking, and seems to lean to her right side when sitting at the table. Mrs. Spratt didn't do those things yesterday. The direct care worker should:
100) Which of the following may be a result of spiritual distress?
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