HHA Basic Care and Comfort 4

Question 1

How often should a bedbound client typically be repositioned to prevent pressure ulcers?

Accepted Answer

At least every 2 hours

Answer

Every 30 minutes

Answer

Once per shift

Answer

Only when they complain

Question 2

Which area is a common site for pressure ulcers in a client who lies on their back?

Accepted Answer

The sacrum (tailbone) and heels

Answer

The kneecaps

Answer

The forehead

Answer

The palms

Question 3

What is an early warning sign of a developing pressure ulcer on light skin?

Accepted Answer

A reddened area that does not fade when pressure is removed

Answer

A bruise that disappears quickly

Answer

Dry flaky skin only

Answer

Warm, well-perfused skin

Question 4

When transferring a client from bed to wheelchair, where should the wheelchair be placed?

Accepted Answer

On the client's stronger side, locked and angled close to the bed

Answer

Far across the room

Answer

Behind the client

Answer

Anywhere, as long as it's reachable

Question 5

Why should an aide use a gait belt during ambulation or transfers?

Accepted Answer

To provide a secure grip and support the client safely

Answer

To restrain the client

Answer

To measure the waist

Answer

To hold the client's clothing in place

Question 6

When helping a client walk, where should the aide stand?

Accepted Answer

Slightly behind and to the weaker side

Answer

Directly in front, pulling the client

Answer

Several feet away

Answer

On the stronger side only

Question 7

What position promotes lung expansion and eases breathing for a client with shortness of breath?

Accepted Answer

Fowler's position (head of bed raised)

Answer

Lying flat (supine)

Answer

Prone (face down)

Answer

Trendelenburg (head lower than feet)