FREE HHA Basic Care and Comfort Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

When providing a bed bath to a patient, what is the correct water temperature?

Accepted Answer

Comfortably warm water between 105–115°F (41–46°C)

Answer

Bed bath water should be comfortably warm — approximately 105–115°F. Water that is too hot can burn fragile skin; too cold causes discomfort and chilling.

Question 2

Which position is generally recommended for a patient with dyspnea (difficulty breathing) while resting in bed?

Accepted Answer

Semi-Fowler's or Fowler's position (head elevated 30–90°)

Answer

Elevating the head of the bed in a Fowler's or semi-Fowler's position allows the diaphragm to drop, expanding lung capacity and easing breathing.

Question 3

A patient has a pressure ulcer on their coccyx. How often should the home health aide reposition them?

Accepted Answer

Every 2 hours

Answer

Repositioning every 2 hours relieves sustained pressure on bony prominences, the primary cause of pressure ulcer formation and progression.

Question 4

When assisting a patient to put on a shirt, which arm should be dressed first?

Accepted Answer

The weaker or affected arm

Answer

The weaker or affected arm is dressed first because it has less range of motion. The garment is then pulled over and the stronger arm inserted last, minimizing discomfort.

Question 5

What is the purpose of passive range-of-motion (ROM) exercises for a bedridden patient?

Accepted Answer

To prevent contractures and maintain joint flexibility

Answer

Passive ROM moves joints through their full range without patient effort, preventing stiffness, contractures, and circulatory problems in immobilized patients.

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FREE HHA Basic Care and Comfort Questions and Answers 2