Question 1

If a home health aide does NOT understand what to do in a client's home, the aide should&#10;A) go to the library and look it up.&#10;B) call another home health aide and ask for advice.&#10;C) seek help from the nursing supervisor for instructions.&#10;D) try to do the job anyway.

Accepted Answer

Seeking help from the nursing supervisor for instructions is the best option as they are the supervisor and responsible for providing instructions and guidance to the aides when needed. Going to the library or trying to do the job without knowledge can lead to serious consequences, while calling another aide may not ensure that the correct guidance is given.

Question 2

Phone numbers to keep handy in the home are&#10;A) responsible family member's work phone numbers.&#10;B) police and fire departments.&#10;C) 911if your community has this emergency network.&#10;D) all of the above

Accepted Answer

All of the choices listed are important phone numbers to have in case of emergencies in the home. Responsible family member's work phone numbers may be needed in case of a family member not being home during an emergency. Police and fire departments are crucial in case of any emergency that requires their assistance. 911 is also important to have in case of any emergency and is available in most communities.

Question 3

The home health aide/assistant always works under the direct supervision of a&#10;A) register nurse.&#10;B) employer.&#10;C) nursing assistant.&#10;D) physician.

Accepted Answer

The home health aide/assistant always works under the direct supervision of a registered nurse (RN). The RN is responsible for overseeing the care provided by the home health aide/assistant, coordinating care with the physician, and making necessary adjustments to the care plan as needed. The employer may also provide guidance and oversight, but the RN is the primary supervisor for the home health aide/assistant. Nursing assistants may work alongside home health aides/assistants, but they do not provide direct supervision. Physicians are not typically involved in the day-to-day supervision of home health aides/assistants.

Question 4

When following confidentiality standards, the home health aide should only discuss client information with&#10;A) friends of the client.&#10;B) coworkers of the client.&#10;C) members of the home care team.&#10;D) neighbors of the client.

Accepted Answer

Members of the home care team, such as the client's case manager, nurse, or other healthcare providers, are involved in the client's care and have a need to know certain information. It is important to protect the client's privacy and avoid discussing their personal information with unauthorized individuals, even if they are friends, coworkers, or neighbors.

Question 5

Dependability qualities of the home health aide must include:&#10;A) completing all assigned tasks to the best of his/her ability.&#10;B) reporting client symptoms to the nursing supervisor immediately.&#10;C) reporting to work on time and keeping absences to a minimum.&#10;D) all of the above

Accepted Answer

The best choice is D because all three options are examples of dependability qualities that a home health aide should have. Completing tasks to the best of one's ability, reporting symptoms to the nursing supervisor, and arriving to work on time with minimal absences are all important for the well-being of the client and overall success of the job.

Question 6

Procedures home health aides may NOT do in the home include:&#10;A) perform catheterization.&#10;B) irrigate body cavities.&#10;C) administer IV medications.&#10;D) all of the above

Accepted Answer

Home health aides may not perform catheterization, irrigate body cavities, or administer IV medications. These procedures require specialized training and should only be performed by licensed healthcare professionals such as registered nurses or physicians.

Question 7

Client's family members may be unable or unwilling to provide daily care because they&#10;A) live far away.&#10;B) work outside of the home.&#10;C) are physically disabled.&#10;D) all of the above

Accepted Answer

The statement mentions three reasons why family members may be unable or unwilling to provide daily care - living far away, working outside of the home, and being physically disabled. Therefore, the correct answer is D which includes all of the above reasons.

Question 8

Basic nursing tasks you may be asked to perform include:&#10;A) recording intake and output&#10;B) assisting with ostomy care&#10;C) simple nonsterile dressing changes&#10;D) all of the above

Accepted Answer

All three tasks (recording intake and output, assisting with ostomy care, simple nonsterile dressing changes) are basic nursing tasks that nursing assistants may be asked to perform.

Question 9

The main purpose of intermittent skilled care is to&#10;A) get families involved in patient care.&#10;B) save money on health care costs.&#10;C) teach clients how to best meet their own needs.&#10;D) teach clients a better way of doing daily tasks.

Accepted Answer

The main purpose of intermittent skilled care is to teach clients how to best meet their own needs, such as managing medications, wound care, or learning to use medical equipment. The goal is to empower clients to become more independent and self-sufficient in their healthcare, ultimately leading to better outcomes and potentially reducing the need for more intensive and costly care. The other options do not accurately reflect the main purpose of intermittent skilled care.

Question 10

Cleaning spills and crumbs from meal preparation is part of the role of the home health care aide.

Accepted Answer

Cleaning spills and crumbs is part of maintaining a clean and safe environment for the client, which is a responsibility of a home health care aide.

Deck 30: Home Health Care