HHA - Home Health Aide Certification Practice Test #2 1

Question 1

A home health aide notices that a patient with diabetes has a small cut on their foot that appears red and warm. What is the most appropriate action?

Accepted Answer

Report the wound to the supervising nurse immediately

Answer

Clean the wound and apply a bandage without reporting it

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Soak the foot in warm water to reduce redness

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Apply an antibiotic ointment and monitor it for a week

Question 2

A patient who had a stroke has left-sided weakness. When assisting them to walk, where should the aide position themselves?

Accepted Answer

On the patient's left (weaker) side

Answer

Behind the patient

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On the patient's right (stronger) side

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In front of the patient

Question 3

A patient is receiving oxygen therapy at home. Which action by the home health aide is most important for safety?

Accepted Answer

Ensure no open flames or smoking materials are near the oxygen equipment

Answer

Keep windows closed to maintain oxygen levels indoors

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Allow the patient to smoke as long as they are at least 5 feet from the equipment

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Turn up the oxygen flow rate if the patient complains of feeling short of breath

Question 4

While giving a bed bath, the aide notices a reddened area over the patient's coccyx (tailbone). What should the aide do first?

Accepted Answer

Report the reddened area to the supervising nurse immediately

Answer

Massage the reddened area vigorously to improve circulation

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Continue the bath and document the finding at the end of the shift

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Apply talcum powder to keep the area dry

Question 5

A patient with Alzheimer's disease becomes agitated and tries to leave the home. What is the most appropriate response?

Accepted Answer

Use a calm voice and gentle redirection to guide them away from the exit

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Lock the patient in their room to keep them safe

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Argue with the patient and explain why they cannot leave

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Call 911 immediately

Question 6

A patient tells the home health aide that they have been feeling very sad and have been thinking about harming themselves. What should the aide do?

Accepted Answer

Report the statement to the supervising nurse or appropriate person immediately

Answer

Encourage the patient to rest and assure them they will feel better soon

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Keep the information confidential since the patient shared it privately

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Suggest the patient speak with a friend or family member about their feelings