Home Health Aide Practice Test & Answers - Part 7

61) What's the proper technique for lifting heavy items?

A) Waist, keeping your legs straight

B) Waist, rounding your shoulders

C) Knees, keeping your back straight

D) Knees and waist

62) What's the preliminary step before assisting a client with eating?

A) Cut the food into large bite-size pieces

B) Wash his/her hands and the client's hands

C) Butter the client's bread

D) Provide the client with privacy

63) Before moving a client to a wheelchair, what's the primary check?

A) Client is adequately covered

B) Floor is slippery

C) Door to the room is closed

D) Wheels of the chair are locked

64) What's the position while transporting a wheelchair into an elevator?

A) Behind the chair, pulling it toward you

B) Behind the chair, pushing it away from you

C) In front of the client to observe his or her condition

D) To the side and hold the door open

65) How should you interpret a resident's postponement of physical therapy?

A) Has the right to refuse treatment

B) Should not be given choices in his therapy

C) Does not have the right to refuse therapy

D) Could refuse therapy only with the doctor's permission

66) Why is reporting a witnessed client fall crucial?

A) What she or he thinks happened

B) Exactly what was observed

C) Nothing if she or he chooses

D) All of the above

67) What precautions are needed during a tub or shower bath for a client?

A) Ensure the client's privacy

B) Check the water temperature

C) Gather all supplies before beginning

D) All of the above

68) What's the most efficient communication form?

A) Written communication

B) Face-to-face communication

C) Telecommunication

D) Third-party communication

69) How do you respond to external inquiries about a client's surgery?

A) It really should not be any concern of yours

B) I'll speak to the surgeon and find out

C) I cannot share that information

D) You can call and ask yourself

70) How might a mentally ill resident behave?

A) Believe she is someone other than herself

B) Be fearful, without a good reason

C) Live in her own world

D) All of the above

About Home Health Aide Practice Test & Answers - Part 7

This part 7 of our home health aide practice test covers essential questions and answers for aspiring home health aides. Improve your knowledge with this guide!