HHA - Home Health Aide HOME HEALTH AIDE COMPETENCY TEST #1 1

Question 1

During a competency evaluation of infection control, which hand-washing step, if omitted, would result in a failing score?

Accepted Answer

Scrubbing hands and wrists for at least 20 seconds

Answer

Using warm rather than hot water throughout the wash

Answer

Drying hands with a single-use paper towel

Answer

Applying lotion immediately after drying

Question 2

A home health aide's competency evaluation reveals a deficiency. Under Medicare Conditions of Participation, within how many days must the aide complete remediation and reassessment?

Accepted Answer

30 days

Answer

14 days

Answer

60 days

Answer

90 days

Question 3

When a competency evaluator observes an aide performing a passive range-of-motion exercise, which action should be flagged as incorrect technique?

Accepted Answer

Forcing a joint slightly past the point of resistance to increase flexibility

Answer

Supporting the joint above and below the body part being moved

Answer

Moving each joint slowly and smoothly through its full pain-free range

Answer

Stopping the movement immediately if the client reports pain or discomfort

Question 4

Which professional is legally qualified to conduct the hands-on competency evaluation for a home health aide working in a Medicare-certified agency?

Accepted Answer

A registered nurse or licensed therapist (PT, OT, or SLP)

Answer

A senior home health aide with five or more years of experience

Answer

A licensed social worker employed by the agency

Answer

Any agency supervisor who has completed an 8-hour evaluator course

Question 5

An aide is being evaluated on safe patient transfers. The client is cooperative and partial-weight-bearing. Which transfer technique should the aide use to earn a passing score?

Accepted Answer

A stand-pivot transfer using a gait belt with the aide positioned in front of and slightly to the side of the client

Answer

A two-person lift with both aides positioned on the same side of the client

Answer

A mechanical full-body lift with a sling, because any weight-bearing is unsafe

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A sliding-board transfer with the client in a fully reclined position

Question 6

During a competency check on personal care, an aide is observed bathing a bedridden client. Which action demonstrates correct perineal care technique?

Accepted Answer

Using a single washcloth stroke from front to back, then using a clean area of the cloth for each subsequent stroke

Answer

Washing from the rectal area toward the urethra to improve efficiency

Answer

Skipping perineal care if the client expresses embarrassment, to respect their dignity

Answer

Applying powder liberally to the perineal area after drying to prevent moisture buildup