Home Health Aide Competency Test 2

It is Mrs. Amos’s usual time for lunch, but she says she is not hungry yet. This is the first time that Mrs. Amos has made this type of statement. What should the home health aide do?

Insist that Mrs. Amos eat at this time.

Tell Mrs. Amos to let the aide know when she wants to eat, and remind her that it is important that she have lunch.

Tell Mrs. Amos that if she does not eat by herself, she will have to be fed.

Tell Mrs. Amos that it took a lot of time to prepare the food and that she should eat it while it is fresh.

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The home health aide encourages Mrs. Amos to assist with meal planning, to choose the clothing she is to wear, and in general to plan her daily schedule. Why is this a good approach?

It keeps Mrs. Amos from complaining.

It lessens the aide’s work load.

It shows Mrs. Amos how much she needs the aide’s help.

It helps Mrs. Amos maintain a sense of control over her life.

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What is the main reason for covering your mouth or nose when coughing or sneezing?

To prevent the escape of bad odors

To prevent the spread of germs.

To avoid injury to the lining of the nose and mouth.

To avoid getting clothing dirty.

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Which of these statements describes good body mechanics?

Carry heavy objects as far away from the body as possible.

Bend the knees when lifting an object off the floor or when kneeling to pick up objects.

Bend over at the waist when lifting an object from the floor.

Lift rather than push a heavy object

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Mrs. Amos wears dentures. Which statement is not part of routine denture care?

Dentures should be stored in sterile container when not worn.

Observe condition of client’s mouth and report findings.

Wear gloves when cleansing dentures.

Remove dentures and brush with cool water and toothpaste

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Which would be the better choice for a client on a low salt diet?

Chicken Noodle soup and a hot dog

Ham sandwich, pickles and chips.

Turkey sandwich, fruit and jellO

Chili, crackers and peanut butter/jelly sandwich

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Mr. Stone is 76 years old, he needs help with bathing, and he has a Foley catheter in place. He has great difficulty walking and uses a wheelchair. He is on a lawsalt diet. Mr. Stone’s Foley catheter is attached to a drainage bag. The drainage bag should always be kept:

At the level of his bladder

Below the level of his bladder.

12 inches above the level of his bladder.

3 feet above the level of his bladder.

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Mr. Stone is 76 years old, he needs help with bathing, and he has a Foley catheter in place. He has great difficulty walking and uses a wheelchair. He is on a law-salt diet. The home health aide is to give Mr. Stone a bed bath. To be sure the water is not too hot what should you, the aide, do?

Ask Mr. Stone to place his hand in the basin to test the water temperature.

Use half hot water and half cold water to ensure the proper water temperature

Test the water temperature on your inner wrist.

Allow the basin of water to stand for onehalf hour so that it reaches room temperature.

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Good sources of protein are

Green salad and cooked greens.

Potatoes and noodles

Applies and Oranges

Beans, peanut butter and eggs.

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A home health aide is assigned to assist in taking care of Mrs. Amos, an 87yearold woman who is a widow and lives alone. Mrs. Amos needs help with bathing, dressing, making meals, and cleaning her apartment. Mrs. Amos says, “I hate not being able to take care of myself.” To show Mrs. Amos that the home health aide understands her feelings, what should the aide say?

“You shouldn’t feel that way.”

“You should like being taken care of.”

“It is hard to have someone help you when you are used to taking care of yourself.”

“You make me unhappy when you talk like that.”

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Which of these signs may be an early warning sign of cancer?

Difficulty in bending a joint

A sore that does not heal.

A sudden increase in weight

A loss of hearing.

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Mr. Stone is 76 years old, he needs help with bathing, and he has a Foley catheter in place. He has great difficulty walking and uses a wheelchair. He is on a law-salt diet. When helping Mr. Stone from the bed to the wheelchair, which of these actions is essential?

Have the brakes on the wheelchair in a locked position

Place the foot supports of the wheel chair so that he can step up on them.

Have a blanket draped in the wheelchair.

Place a pillow on the seat of the wheelchair.

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Which of these substances could be used to put out a fire in pan of bacon fat?

Sugar

Vinegar.

Baking soda.

Water

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Milk is a good source of calcium. Which of these foods is also high in calcium?

Cheese

Bananas

Orange juice

Raisins

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Signs of infection should be reported to the nursing supervisor. Which of the following would not be considered a sign of infection?

Elevated Temperature

Increased appetite

Redness or swelling of an area

Pain

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If a home health aide has bad breath or body odors, who is LEAST likely to be aware of it?

The client.

The client’s visitors.

The nurse.

The aide.

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Before trying first aid measures for a client who is choking on food or some other object stuck in the airway, what should the home health aide find out?

Does the client have a pulse rate over 70?

Can the client swallow clear fluids?

Has the client taken any sedatives within the last hour?

Can the client speak or cough?

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Which of the following does not encourage clear and effective communication with Mrs. Amos?

Listening attentively to what she has to say.

Talking to Mrs. Amos about your personal life

Asking her questions about herself

Speaking clearly to Mrs. Amos.

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Home Health Aide Competency Test 2

It is Mrs. Amos’s usual time for lunch, but she says she is not hungry yet. This is the first time that Mrs. Amos has made this type of statement. What should the home health aide do?

The home health aide encourages Mrs. Amos to assist with meal planning, to choose the clothing she is to wear, and in general to plan her daily schedule. Why is this a good approach?

What is the main reason for covering your mouth or nose when coughing or sneezing?

Which of these statements describes good body mechanics?

Mrs. Amos wears dentures. Which statement is not part of routine denture care?

Which would be the better choice for a client on a low salt diet?

Mr. Stone is 76 years old, he needs help with bathing, and he has a Foley catheter in place. He has great difficulty walking and uses a wheelchair. He is on a law­salt diet. Mr. Stone’s Foley catheter is attached to a drainage bag. The drainage bag should always be kept:

Mr. Stone is 76 years old, he needs help with bathing, and he has a Foley catheter in place. He has great difficulty walking and uses a wheelchair. He is on a law­-salt diet. The home health aide is to give Mr. Stone a bed bath. To be sure the water is not too hot what should you, the aide, do?

Good sources of protein are

Which of these signs may be an early warning sign of cancer?

Mr. Stone is 76 years old, he needs help with bathing, and he has a Foley catheter in place. He has great difficulty walking and uses a wheelchair. He is on a law-­salt diet. When helping Mr. Stone from the bed to the wheelchair, which of these actions is essential?

Which of these substances could be used to put out a fire in pan of bacon fat?

Milk is a good source of calcium. Which of these foods is also high in calcium?

Signs of infection should be reported to the nursing supervisor. Which of the following would not be considered a sign of infection?

If a home health aide has bad breath or body odors, who is LEAST likely to be aware of it?

Before trying first aid measures for a client who is choking on food or some other object stuck in the airway, what should the home health aide find out?

Which of the following does not encourage clear and effective communication with Mrs. Amos?

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Mr. Stone is 76 years old, he needs help with bathing, and he has a Foley catheter in place. He has great difficulty walking and uses a wheelchair. He is on a lawsalt diet. Mr. Stone’s Foley catheter is attached to a drainage bag. The drainage bag should always be kept:

Mr. Stone is 76 years old, he needs help with bathing, and he has a Foley catheter in place. He has great difficulty walking and uses a wheelchair. He is on a law-salt diet. The home health aide is to give Mr. Stone a bed bath. To be sure the water is not too hot what should you, the aide, do?

Mr. Stone is 76 years old, he needs help with bathing, and he has a Foley catheter in place. He has great difficulty walking and uses a wheelchair. He is on a law-salt diet. When helping Mr. Stone from the bed to the wheelchair, which of these actions is essential?