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Question 1 of 104
1. Question
Mark the following True or False for tasks you may legally perform as a home health aide:
Reinforce a dressing.
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Question 2 of 104
2. Question
Mark the following True or False for tasks you may legally perform as a home health aide:
Apply a hot pack.
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Question 3 of 104
3. Question
Mark the following True or False for tasks you may legally perform as a home health aide:
Give an enema.
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Question 4 of 104
4. Question
Mark the following True or False for tasks you may legally perform as a home health aide:
Administer medication.
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Question 5 of 104
5. Question
Mark the following True or False for tasks you may legally perform as a home health aide:
Change a sterile dressing.
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Question 6 of 104
6. Question
Mark the following True or False for tasks you may legally perform as a home health aide:
Assist with change of a colostomy bag.
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Question 7 of 104
7. Question
Mark the following True or False for tasks you may legally perform as a home health aide:
Give a rectal suppository.
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Question 8 of 104
8. Question
Mark the following True or False for tasks you may legally perform as a home health aide:
Give a tubal feeding.
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Question 9 of 104
9. Question
Mark the following True or False for tasks you may legally perform as a home health aide:
Give insulin.
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Question 10 of 104
10. Question
Mark the following True or False for tasks you may legally perform as a home health aide:
Cut nails.
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Question 11 of 104
11. Question
As a home health aide, you:
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Question 12 of 104
12. Question
When you work in the home, you will be:
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Question 13 of 104
13. Question
As a home health aide, it is your responsibility to:
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Question 14 of 104
14. Question
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In the home, it is important to be a good listener.
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Question 15 of 104
15. Question
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Always tell the patient what you are going to do before starting the procedure.
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Question 16 of 104
16. Question
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You only communicate through words.
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Question 17 of 104
17. Question
Which of the following is important in communicating with people:
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Question 18 of 104
18. Question
Body language is:
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Question 19 of 104
19. Question
Aide care for a conscious patient should be preceded by:
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Question 20 of 104
20. Question
Miss Ferris, a home health aide, is assigned to care for Conway. Miss Ferris notices that she feels very angry when she is with Mr. Conway. What should Miss Ferris do because she feels this way?
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Question 21 of 104
21. Question
A patient accuses a home health aide of stealing five dollars. The aide has not taken the patient’s money, but the patient does not believe this. What should the aide do?
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Question 22 of 104
22. Question
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If you do not chart a task that you do for a patient, legally, it was not done.
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Question 23 of 104
23. Question
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If the patient has a new area of skin breakdown, and the nurse is coming in two days, you do not need to report the skin breakdown to your supervisor
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Question 24 of 104
24. Question
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A rapid pulse and shortness of breath in a patient usually indicates the patient is excited and does not need to be reported to the nurse.
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Question 25 of 104
25. Question
The patient tells you he has not moved his bowels in three days. What should you do?
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Question 26 of 104
26. Question
Which of these actions is the home health aide permitted to take in relation to drug administration?
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Question 27 of 104
27. Question
When a patient complains of pain, what should the home health aide do first?
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Question 28 of 104
28. Question
A patient’s prescription for heart pills has recently been changed. The home health aide should notify the agency supervisor immediately if the patient makes which of these comments?
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Question 29 of 104
29. Question
Mrs. Rand, who has diabetes and takes insulin regularly, tells the home health aide that she feels very nervous and jittery. What should the aide do immediately?
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Question 30 of 104
30. Question
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Always report a pulse rate if the beats per minute are under 60 or over 100.
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Question 31 of 104
31. Question
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The temperature of an unconscious patient should be taken orally since they are not moving about.
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Question 32 of 104
32. Question
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The temperature of an unconscious patient should be taken orally since they are not moving about.
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Question 33 of 104
33. Question
For which, if any, of these body areas is 99.6 degrees F. a normal temperature?
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Question 34 of 104
34. Question
When taking a patient’s pulse, you should take it for:
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Question 35 of 104
35. Question
When a patient’s respirations are being counted, it is best that the patient:
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Question 36 of 104
36. Question
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Hand washing is the single best way to decrease the transfer of pathogens.
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Question 37 of 104
37. Question
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Gloves should be worn when handling items soiled by body fluids.
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Question 38 of 104
38. Question
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The catheter drainage bag must be lower than the bladder, but not on the floor.
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Question 39 of 104
39. Question
During a visit, you need to wash your hands after removing gloves:
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Question 40 of 104
40. Question
In what situation should gloves be used?
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Question 41 of 104
41. Question
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Diarrhea can cause dehydration and other serious complications and should be reported.
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Question 42 of 104
42. Question
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If a person complains of pain, it is important to have the patient describe the pain and then report it to the nurse and record it in your notes.
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Question 43 of 104
43. Question
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It’s normal for most people to complain of pressure, swelling, or bloating in their ankles, feet, stomach or legs.
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Question 44 of 104
44. Question
If you notice the patient’s catheter is not draining, the first thing you should do is:
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Question 45 of 104
45. Question
Which of the following is not recommended for promoting good daily bowel habits:
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Question 46 of 104
46. Question
The patient’s pulse has been between 90 and 110 beats per minute since his first aide visit. Now you find it to be 58 beats per minute. What should you do next?
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Question 47 of 104
47. Question
Mrs. Amos has not had a bowel movement for three days. She has always given herself an enema if she does not have a bowel movement for that long a time. Mrs. Amos asks the home health aide to give her an enema. What should the aide do?
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Question 48 of 104
48. Question
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A bedside call bell needs to be available so the bed bound patient can summon assistance.
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Question 49 of 104
49. Question
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Bedrails should never be used to secure vest restraints.
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Question 50 of 104
50. Question
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Smoking in bed is fine for anyone who is not confused.
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Question 51 of 104
51. Question
Part of your duties as a home health aide are to assure a safe home environment. This includes:
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Question 52 of 104
52. Question
A patient is receiving oxygen through a nasal cannula. What safety precautions should the home health aide take?
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Question 53 of 104
53. Question
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For an injury with profuse bleeding, apply pressure and call for assistance.
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Question 54 of 104
54. Question
If the patient begins to have a seizure, your first responsibility is to prevent the patient from injuring himself.
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Question 55 of 104
55. Question
If the patient falls and complains of pain in his hip, you should help him to get up and walk to the bed.
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Question 56 of 104
56. Question
A patient is choking on some object that is caught in his airway. Before first-aid measures are applied, find out:
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Question 57 of 104
57. Question
While giving a bath on a shower chair, the patient suddenly gasps and becomes unresponsive. The home health aide should:
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Question 58 of 104
58. Question
For which of these emergencies is a knowledge of pressure points essential?
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Question 59 of 104
59. Question
The telephone numbers of all of the following are important to a patient. Which number must the home health aide have next to the telephone?
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Question 60 of 104
60. Question
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Every patient is the same and has the same needs and wants.
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Question 61 of 104
61. Question
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It is all right to use any item in the home without asking as long as it is for the patient’s personal care.
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Question 62 of 104
62. Question
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You may use the telephone in the patient’s home without asking permission.
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Question 63 of 104
63. Question
A neighbor has asked you some questions about the patient you are presently taking care of. “Mrs. Collier is dying, isn’t she?” How will you answer her?
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Question 64 of 104
64. Question
Which of these statements about the elderly is true?
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Question 65 of 104
65. Question
When working with persons who are disabled, the general goal of care is to:
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Question 66 of 104
66. Question
It is Mrs. Amos’s usual time for lunch, but she says she is not hungry. This is the first time that Mrs. Amos has made this type of statement. What should the home health aide do?
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Question 67 of 104
67. Question
The ability to make observations is even more important when working with infants and young children than it is when working with adults. The chief reason for this is that infants and young children:
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Question 68 of 104
68. Question
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It is important to keep a patient covered during a bed bath except for the part being washed.
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Question 69 of 104
69. Question
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Massaging of bony prominences helps to prevent skin breakdown by increasing the blood supply to the area.
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Question 70 of 104
70. Question
When giving peri-care to a patient after a BM, wash using a front to back motion in order not to spread fecal material to other areas.
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Question 71 of 104
71. Question
Which of the following is most appropriate practice to promote good skin care in the elderly:
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Question 72 of 104
72. Question
If dentures are not worn when sleeping, where should you store them?
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Question 73 of 104
73. Question
Why is it important that a patient have good mouth care?
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Question 74 of 104
74. Question
An elderly male patient occasionally wets his trousers. What should the home health aide do?
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Question 75 of 104
75. Question
In giving foot care to a patient who has diabetes, the home health aide may take which of these actions?
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Question 76 of 104
76. Question
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Always transfer a patient towards his good side.
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Question 77 of 104
77. Question
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There is no need to be near an object to pick it up, just reach.
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Question 78 of 104
78. Question
It’s best to use a gait belt if a patient is unsteady.
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Question 79 of 104
79. Question
A patient lying on his back has slid down in bed and needs help in moving up again. To start this, the patient should, if possible:
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Question 80 of 104
80. Question
Before helping a patient into or out of a wheelchair, which of these actions are necessary?
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Question 81 of 104
81. Question
When assisting a patient to walk with his walker, you should:
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Question 82 of 104
82. Question
A patient who has been on bed rest is to get up in a The home health aide helps the patient to sit on the edge of the bed. The patient says, “I am dizzy.” What should the aide do?
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Question 83 of 104
83. Question
Patient has had a stroke and has a right-sided weakness. The patient can walk with a little assistance. It is best for the home health aide to assist the patient by walking in which of these positions?
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Question 84 of 104
84. Question
Mr. Stone is 76 years old, needs help with bathing, and has a foley catheter in place. He has great difficulty walking and uses a wheelchair. When helping Mr. Stone from the bed to the wheelchair, which of these actions is essential.
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Question 85 of 104
85. Question
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Passive range of motion exercises are for the prevention of contractures in patients with paralyzed limbs.
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Question 86 of 104
86. Question
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During range of motion exercises, if you feel resistance or the patient complains of pain, you should continue anyway.
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Question 87 of 104
87. Question
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It’s best to have a pillow between the legs of a patient with a new hip replacement.
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Question 88 of 104
88. Question
To prevent bedsores in the elderly, you should:
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Question 89 of 104
89. Question
The home health aide should be sure to take which of these actions when caring for a newborn baby?
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Question 90 of 104
90. Question
Which of these statements describes good body mechanics?
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Question 91 of 104
91. Question
When caring for a patient who is on bed rest, what should the aide do to prevent bedsores?
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Question 92 of 104
92. Question
Physical therapy has started range of motion exercise. Which of these statements about exercise is true?
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Question 93 of 104
93. Question
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Soy sauce is good to spice up a low salt diet.
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Question 94 of 104
94. Question
True or False:
A regular diet is a well balanced diet with no restrictions.
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Question 95 of 104
95. Question
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Bread and potatoes are a good source of protein.
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Question 96 of 104
96. Question
Foods on a liquid diet would include:
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Question 97 of 104
97. Question
Foods that are high in vitamin C include:
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Question 98 of 104
98. Question
If there is 50cc left in a glass and the glass holds 150cc you should record the intake as:
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Question 99 of 104
99. Question
Which of these fluids is highest in protein?
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Question 100 of 104
100. Question
Milk is a good source of calcium. Which of these foods is also high in calcium?
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Question 101 of 104
101. Question
When patients do not have enough fluids, they may develop which of these problems?
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Question 102 of 104
102. Question
If a patient is to have a fluid intake record kept, the right time to record the patient’s fluid is:
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Question 103 of 104
103. Question
Patient on low salt diets are usually allowed to have which of these foods?
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Question 104 of 104
104. Question
Patients sometimes express religious beliefs with which the home health aide does not agree. In dealing with these situations, which of these understandings should the aide use as a guide?
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