Practice Q & A

Question 1

What can expose a home care aid to a Bloodborne pathogen?

Answer 1

Unique for everyone.

Question 2

How does the consumer often express pain?

Answer 2

Nonverbal.

Question 3

How can we best support a dying consumer?

Answer 3

Reassure them that they’re not alone.

Question 4

Why are the five rights of medication important?

Answer 4

To ensure they get the correct dose.

Question 5

What equipment does the homecare aid use when giving foot and hand care?

Answer 5

Orange wood stick.

Question 6

What is required when providing culturally appropriate care?

Answer 6

Respecting consumers beliefs.

Question 7

What are lack of support, lack of knowledge and lack of motivation?

Answer 7

Barriers to self-care.

Question 8

What is a physical symptom of grief?

Answer 8

Restlessness.

Question 9

What steps should you follow when a consumer seems to be making an unsafe choice?

Answer 9

You will offer alternatives. You will report and document.

Question 10

What are the steps involved in active listening?

Answer 10

Pay attention, understand, respond, and clarify.

Question 11

Why is confidentiality so important?

Answer 11

It is lawful and it shows respect.

Question 12

What should you add to water to make a solution to disinfect contaminated surfaces?

Answer 12

Bleach.

Question 13

What immunization is recommended to prevent viruses and bacteria from spreading?

Answer 13

Measles.

Question 14

Why is nonverbal communication important?

Answer 14

It provides more information than words.

Question 15

How can a home aid best reduce work related stress?

Answer 15

Find engaging outlets for your emotions.

Question 16

What should you do if your consumer wants to clean the gutters after a heart attack?

Answer 16

Discussing it and suggest safer alternatives.

Question 17

What should be done when a consumer shows medication side effects?

Answer 17

You’re gonna report your observations to your supervisor, case manager.

Question 18

What is a physical sign of stress?

Answer 18

Indigestion.

Question 19

What might indicate financial abuse for your consumer?

Answer 19

Money’s missing after somebody came to visit.

Question 20

What should you do if a consumer refuses care and will not agree on a safe solution?

Answer 20

Reported It.

Question 21

What common symptoms can appear within two months of HIV infection?

Answer 21

Fever, diarrhea, muscle aches.

Question 22

What is important to remember when helping a client stretch?

Answer 22

Begin gradually.

Question 23

What signs of skin breakdown should be reported?

Answer 23

Rashes and flaking.

Question 24

Who develops the care plan with the consumer?

Answer 24

Your case manager.

Question 25

What can help with personal care of a consumer in a different culture?

Answer 25

Learn their personal and cultural preferences.

Question 26

What should a home care aid do when a consumer with a Walker starts to fall?

Answer 26

Support them as they slip to the floor.

Question 27

How often should a consumer ‘s position change if they can’t move in bed?

Answer 27

Every two hours.

Question 28

What makes a strong and effective care team?

Answer 28

Maintain professional boundaries.

Question 29

What are the common signs of dehydration?

Answer 29

Dry mouth, dark urine.

Question 30

What is a respectful way to overcome a communication barrier?

Answer 30

Focus on listening.

Question 31

What should be used to rinse, clean and store dentures?

Answer 31

Cool water.

Question 32

What prevents someone from preparing food for consumers?

Answer 32

If you are sick, you do not cook.

Question 33

What is an example of medication assistance?

Answer 33

Putting the meds into their hand.

Question 34

Bodily fluid is likely to spread HIV.

Answer 34

Blood.

Question 35

Within what time frame should a home care aide who was exposed bodily fluid temp testing done?

Answer 35

As soon as possible.

Question 36

What should you do if your consumer refuses to follow their special diet?

Answer 36

Report to your supervisor after expressing your concern.

Question 37

What best describes grief?

Answer 37

A reaction to loss.

Question 38

Where should you stand when assisting a consumer with an affected side to dress?

Answer 38

Always on the affected side.

Question 39

What is the respectful way to refuse to buy cigarettes for your consumer?

Answer 39

I can’t. It’s not in your care plan.

Question 40

What if a consumer with Dysphagia insists on being served a meal at the end of your shift?

Answer 40

Suggestive. Discuss other options.

Question 41

How can you support a consumer ‘s dignity and privacy during personal care?

Answer 41

Cover them with a towel when bathing.

Question 42

What is the correct solution when using vinegar and water to disinfect?

Answer 42

Three parts.

Question 43

What should you do if a consumer keeps wandering from home?

Answer 43

Discuss your concerns with them and the care team.

Question 44

What is an important part of proper body mechanics when lifting an object?

Answer 44

Bend those knees.

Question 45

What is best to do when assisting a consumer who has fallen but appears to be OK?

Answer 45

Observe them for possible injury.

Question 46

What should a home care aid do, to maintain or improve the health of a consumer skin?

Answer 46

Help them keep it clean and dry.

Question 47

Why is it important to observe a consumer’s pressure points?

Answer 47

Helps prevent skin breakdown.

Question 48

What is a pressure sore?

Answer 48

Skin injury.

Question 49

When should a home care aid report a change in the consumer’s baseline?

Answer 49

Soon after observing.