Home Health Aide Competency Test #2 3 Flashcards
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Which of the following is an example of physical abuse of a patient?
Answer: Rough handling during a transfer that causes bruising, or slapping, pushing, or restraining a patient without legal authority
Physical abuse includes hitting, pushing, rough handling, inappropriate restraint, or any forceful action that causes pain, injury, or distress. It is illegal and a mandatory reporting obligation.
Which symptom in a patient with a urinary catheter indicates a possible infection requiring immediate reporting?
Answer: Cloudy, foul-smelling urine with the patient complaining of fever, chills, and lower abdominal pain
Cloudy, malodorous urine with systemic symptoms (fever, chills) are signs of catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI) requiring prompt nursing evaluation and possible medical treatment.
An aide should consider a home hazardous if it contains:
Answer: Loose throw rugs, cluttered pathways, missing stair handrails, or inadequate lighting — fall hazards for the patient
Environmental fall hazards — loose rugs, clutter, poor lighting, and missing safety equipment — are modifiable risk factors that the aide should identify and report to the supervisor for safety interventions.
If a patient's nasogastric (NG) tube appears to be displaced or the patient is coughing excessively during feeding, the aide should:
Answer: Stop the feeding immediately and contact the supervisor or nurse — tube displacement can cause aspiration
Only licensed nurses can manage NG tubes. If the aide observes coughing, gagging, or signs of tube displacement during feeding, stopping and calling the nurse prevents aspiration.
When providing care in a patient's home, the aide is legally considered a guest. This means:
Answer: The aide must respect the patient's privacy, property, and household rules, and may not stay beyond scheduled care hours without permission
The home is the patient's personal space. The aide is there by invitation and must respect all household norms, property, and privacy. Overstepping these boundaries violates professional ethics and potentially the law.
Which of the following observations should be immediately reported to the supervisor?
Answer: A patient who suddenly cannot move one side of their face and has slurred speech
Sudden facial drooping and slurred speech are classic symptoms of stroke. Immediate reporting and 911 activation are required — every minute of delayed treatment increases permanent neurological damage.