HHA - Home Health Aide Competency Test #4 1

Question 1

A home health aide notices a patient has developed a new pressure ulcer on the coccyx. The aide's first action should be to:

Accepted Answer

Document the observation and report it to the supervising nurse immediately

Answer

Apply an over-the-counter ointment and cover with gauze

Answer

Reposition the patient and monitor the area for 24 hours before reporting

Answer

Consult a family member about wound care preferences

Question 2

When measuring a patient's blood pressure, the aide should ensure the patient has been resting quietly for at least:

Accepted Answer

5 minutes

Answer

1 minute

Answer

10 minutes

Answer

15 minutes

Question 3

A home health aide is assisting a patient who is on a mechanically soft diet. Which food is appropriate to serve?

Accepted Answer

Scrambled eggs

Answer

Raw carrots

Answer

Whole peanuts

Answer

Crusty bread

Question 4

During a home visit, an aide observes that a cognitively impaired patient appears frightened and has unexplained bruising on both arms. The aide should:

Accepted Answer

Report the findings to the supervising nurse and follow the agency's abuse reporting protocol

Answer

Ask the patient's family member what happened before taking any action

Answer

Document only and discuss findings at the next scheduled team meeting

Answer

Assume the bruises are from a fall and note them in personal records

Question 5

Which of the following actions best protects a home health aide from back injury when assisting a patient to transfer from bed to wheelchair?

Accepted Answer

Using a wide stance, bending at the knees, and keeping the back straight

Answer

Bending at the waist and pulling the patient upward

Answer

Keeping feet together and lifting quickly

Answer

Twisting at the waist to swing the patient into the chair

Question 6

A patient on fluid restriction is asking for extra water. The aide should:

Accepted Answer

Explain the restriction calmly and offer an allowed amount within the prescribed limit

Answer

Provide the extra water to keep the patient comfortable and compliant

Answer

Tell the patient the doctor is wrong and allow small sips freely

Answer

Report to the supervisor but give the water in the meantime