HHA Basic Care and Comfort 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: When assisting a client with limited mobility to dress, which limb should be put into a sleeve first?
- The stronger or unaffected arm
- The weaker or affected arm (Correct answer)
- Whichever arm is closer
- Both arms at the same time
Correct answer: The weaker or affected arm
Dressing the weaker/affected limb first reduces strain and the need to force movement.
Question 2: Which limb is undressed first when removing clothing?
- The weaker or affected limb
- The stronger or unaffected limb (Correct answer)
- It does not matter
- Both at once
Correct answer: The stronger or unaffected limb
Undressing begins with the stronger side so the affected limb is handled last and least.
Question 3: Why should an aide encourage a client to do as much of their own grooming as possible?
- To save the aide time
- To promote independence and maintain function (Correct answer)
- Because it is required by law
- To avoid touching the client
Correct answer: To promote independence and maintain function
Encouraging self-care promotes dignity, independence, and helps maintain the client's abilities.
Question 4: When providing oral care to an unconscious client, the aide should position the client:
- Flat on the back
- Turned on the side to prevent aspiration (Correct answer)
- Sitting fully upright
- Face down
Correct answer: Turned on the side to prevent aspiration
Side-lying positioning lets fluids drain from the mouth, preventing aspiration into the lungs.
Question 5: How should an aide care for a client's dentures?
- Clean them with hot water
- Handle over a towel or water-filled basin to prevent breakage if dropped (Correct answer)
- Store them dry overnight
- Scrub with a metal brush
Correct answer: Handle over a towel or water-filled basin to prevent breakage if dropped
Dentures are slippery and break easily, so cleaning over a soft or padded surface prevents damage.
Question 6: Why should nails generally be cut straight across?
- It looks neater
- To prevent ingrown nails (Correct answer)
- It is faster
- To make them grow slower
Correct answer: To prevent ingrown nails
Cutting straight across reduces the risk of ingrown nails and skin injury at the corners.
Question 7: For a diabetic client, foot and nail care should typically be:
- Done aggressively by the aide
- Done only by a nurse or podiatrist as directed (Correct answer)
- Skipped entirely
- Performed with the client soaking feet for an hour
Correct answer: Done only by a nurse or podiatrist as directed
Diabetic clients are prone to poor circulation and infection, so nail/foot care is usually left to licensed professionals.
HHA Basic Care and Comfort 3
When assisting a client with limited mobility to dress, which limb should be put into a sleeve first?