Certification Practice Test #3 1 Flashcards
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When performing perineal care on a female patient, the aide should clean the area using which technique?
Answer: Front to back, using one stroke per wipe
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.
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:
Answer: Reposition the patient and report the finding to the supervising nurse
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.
A patient's oral temperature reads 99.8°F (37.7°C). This finding is best described as:
Answer: A low-grade fever
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.
When assisting a patient with passive range-of-motion (ROM) exercises, the aide should:
Answer: Support the joint above and below and move it slowly and gently through its normal range
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.
A patient tells the aide, 'I don't want you to give me a bath today.' The aide's best response is to:
Answer: Respect the patient's refusal, document it, and notify the supervising nurse
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.
When taking a patient's radial pulse, the aide notices it is irregular. The aide should:
Answer: Recount the pulse for a full 60 seconds and report the irregular rhythm to the supervisor
An irregular pulse is a significant finding that must be counted for a full 60 seconds for accuracy and then reported to the supervising nurse. While it is not always a medical emergency, it requires professional evaluation and must never be ignored.