HHA - Home Health Aide Certification Practice Test #3 1

Question 1

When performing perineal care on a female patient, the aide should clean the area using which technique?

Accepted Answer

Front to back, using one stroke per wipe

Answer

Cleaning front to back (from urethra toward rectum) prevents introducing bacteria from the anal area into the urethra, reducing the risk of urinary tract infections.

Question 2

A home health aide notices a patient's skin over the bony prominence of the hip looks reddened and does not blanch when pressed. The aide should:

Accepted Answer

Reposition the patient and report the finding to the supervising nurse

Answer

Non-blanchable redness over a bony prominence is a Stage 1 pressure injury. The aide must reposition the patient to relieve pressure and report immediately to the supervising nurse for further assessment.

Question 3

A patient's oral temperature reads 99.8°F (37.7°C). This finding is best described as:

Accepted Answer

A low-grade fever

Answer

Normal adult oral temperature is approximately 97.6°F–99.6°F (36.4°C–37.6°C). A reading of 99.8°F is slightly above normal and is classified as a low-grade fever, which should be documented and reported.

Question 4

When assisting a patient with passive range-of-motion (ROM) exercises, the aide should:

Accepted Answer

Support the joint above and below and move it slowly and gently through its normal range

Answer

Passive ROM exercises are performed by the aide on behalf of the patient. Supporting the joint above and below and moving it slowly through its normal range prevents injury and maintains joint flexibility without causing pain.

Question 5

A patient tells the aide, 'I don't want you to give me a bath today.' The aide's best response is to:

Accepted Answer

Respect the patient's refusal, document it, and notify the supervising nurse

Answer

Patients have the right to refuse care. The aide must respect that decision, document the refusal accurately, and report it to the supervising nurse so the care plan can be reviewed and adjusted as needed.

HHA Practice Test

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HHA - Home Health Aide Certification Practice Test #3 1