Home Health Aide Competency Test #2 3

Question 1

Which of the following is an example of physical abuse of a patient?

Accepted Answer

Rough handling during a transfer that causes bruising, or slapping, pushing, or restraining a patient without legal authority

Answer

Physical abuse includes hitting, pushing, rough handling, inappropriate restraint, or any forceful action that causes pain, injury, or distress. It is illegal and a mandatory reporting obligation.

Question 2

Which symptom in a patient with a urinary catheter indicates a possible infection requiring immediate reporting?

Accepted Answer

Cloudy, foul-smelling urine with the patient complaining of fever, chills, and lower abdominal pain

Answer

Cloudy, malodorous urine with systemic symptoms (fever, chills) are signs of catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI) requiring prompt nursing evaluation and possible medical treatment.

Question 3

An aide should consider a home hazardous if it contains:

Accepted Answer

Loose throw rugs, cluttered pathways, missing stair handrails, or inadequate lighting — fall hazards for the patient

Answer

Environmental fall hazards — loose rugs, clutter, poor lighting, and missing safety equipment — are modifiable risk factors that the aide should identify and report to the supervisor for safety interventions.

Question 4

If a patient's nasogastric (NG) tube appears to be displaced or the patient is coughing excessively during feeding, the aide should:

Accepted Answer

Stop the feeding immediately and contact the supervisor or nurse — tube displacement can cause aspiration

Answer

Only licensed nurses can manage NG tubes. If the aide observes coughing, gagging, or signs of tube displacement during feeding, stopping and calling the nurse prevents aspiration.

Question 5

When providing care in a patient's home, the aide is legally considered a guest. This means:

Accepted Answer

The aide must respect the patient's privacy, property, and household rules, and may not stay beyond scheduled care hours without permission

Answer

The home is the patient's personal space. The aide is there by invitation and must respect all household norms, property, and privacy. Overstepping these boundaries violates professional ethics and potentially the law.

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Home Health Aide Competency Test #2 3