Home Health Aide Certification Practice Test #2

Question 1

Sometimes a client may share religious beliefs and opinions which the home health aide does not agree with.  What is the correct approach in dealing with such a situation?

Accepted Answer

Clients have a right to their own religious belief, and these rights should be respected.

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Clients should be told not to discuss their religious beliefs with health aides

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Aides should patiently explain their beliefs to the client.

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Aides should pretend to agree with the beliefs the client has.

Question 2

A nonsterile dressing is one that is:

Accepted Answer

Clean.

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Dry.

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Wet.

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Bactericidal

Question 3

A client who is unable to move needs to have his position changed every:

Accepted Answer

2 hours.

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8 hours.

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30 minutes.

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4 hours.

Question 4

When you take vital signs:

Accepted Answer

You understand they reflect the state of health of the body.

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You record and report only abnormal vital signs.

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You can estimate current readings if you know the previous readings.

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You understand that vital signs report all bodily functions.

Question 5

The term flex means:

Accepted Answer

Bend.

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Strain.

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Protect.

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Twist.

Question 6

Signs of infection should be reported to a supervisor.  Which of the following are not signs of infection?

Accepted Answer

Increased appetite.

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Pain.

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Redness or swelling in

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Elevated temperature.

Question 7

Symptoms of shock include:

Accepted Answer

Cool, moist skin and rapid, weak pulse.

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Excessive thirst and frequent urination.

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Increased urinary output accompanied by severe pain.

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Flushed skin and fever.

Question 8

If a health aide has bad breath or body oders, who is the least likely person the be aware of it?

Accepted Answer

The aide.

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The client's family.

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The supervisor.

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The client.

Question 9

Why is it important that a client have good mouth care?

Accepted Answer

Bacteria in the mouth can cause tooth decay and gum infections.

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The saliva in the mouth is a source of stomach juices.

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Poor oral hygiene interferes with the sense of smell.

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Poor oral hygiene causes more saliva to be made.

Question 10

Module: Infection and Infection Control Pathogens in food can be killed by

Accepted Answer

All the provided options can kill pathogens

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Saliva in the mouth and acid in the stomach

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Cooking

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Irradiation