HOME HEALTH AIDE COMPETENCY TEST #1 2

Question 1

A competency evaluation for a home health aide must include observation of which skill?

Accepted Answer

Bathing and personal care, vital signs, transfers, infection control, and communication — as specified by federal Conditions of Participation

Answer

Administering intravenous medications

Answer

Managing ventilator settings

Answer

Inserting urinary catheters

Question 2

How many total training hours does federal law require for a home health aide in a Medicare-certified agency?

Accepted Answer

75 hours (including at least 16 hours of supervised practical training)

Answer

25 hours

Answer

120 hours

Answer

200 hours

Question 3

During a competency check on vital signs, the aide is asked to measure a patient's blood pressure. Which site is standard for a routine reading?

Accepted Answer

The upper arm (brachial artery), with the cuff at heart level

Answer

The lower leg (ankle)

Answer

The wrist, with the arm raised above the head

Answer

The thigh, with the patient lying prone

Question 4

In a competency evaluation of body mechanics, which action would result in a failing score?

Accepted Answer

Twisting the torso while lifting a patient

Answer

Bending at the knees with a straight back before lifting

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Maintaining a wide base of support with feet shoulder-width apart

Answer

Holding a load close to the body

Question 5

What is the minimum acceptable hand-washing duration with soap and water to be effective?

Accepted Answer

20 seconds

Answer

5 seconds

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1 minute

Answer

3 minutes

Question 6

A competency checklist for infection control would include verification that the aide:

Accepted Answer

Demonstrates correct handwashing, PPE donning/doffing, and proper disposal of contaminated materials

Answer

Can perform sterile wound irrigation

Answer

Can administer antibiotics for infected wounds

Answer

Knows how to autoclave medical instruments