Home Health Aide Certification Practice Test #1 2

Question 1

What does it mean if a patient's capillary refill time is greater than 3 seconds?

Accepted Answer

It may indicate poor peripheral circulation and should be reported to the supervisor

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It is a normal finding in elderly patients

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The patient is well hydrated

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It only occurs with nail infections

Question 2

The normal oral temperature range for an adult is:

Accepted Answer

97.8–99.1°F (36.5–37.3°C)

Answer

95.5–97.0°F (35.3–36.1°C)

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99.5–101°F (37.5–38.3°C)

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101–103°F (38.3–39.4°C)

Question 3

A home health aide should wash their hands with soap and water (rather than hand sanitizer) when:

Accepted Answer

After caring for a patient with Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) infection

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Before preparing a meal

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After routine patient contact

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Before donning gloves

Question 4

A patient tells the aide their pain level is 8 out of 10. The aide's correct action is:

Accepted Answer

Report the pain level to the supervisor and document it, then provide non-pharmacological comfort measures within scope (positioning, warm/cold pack per care plan)

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Administer pain medication from the cabinet

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Tell the patient to rest and the pain will pass

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Increase physical activity to distract from pain

Question 5

The primary purpose of the home health aide care plan is:

Accepted Answer

To outline the specific tasks, schedule, and goals for the patient's care that all providers must follow

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To evaluate the aide's performance

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To list the patient's insurance information

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To document the patient's entire medical history

Question 6

When a home health aide arrives at a patient's home and finds the patient unresponsive, the first action is:

Accepted Answer

Call 911, check for responsiveness and breathing, begin CPR if patient is not breathing and has no pulse (unless a valid DNR exists)

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Begin CPR immediately without checking for a pulse

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Call the aide's supervisor before doing anything else

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Wait 10 minutes to see if the patient wakes up