HHA Quiz
Questions: 16 · 10 minutes
1. How should an HHA handle linens visibly soiled with body fluids?
Shake them out before placing them with other laundry
Hold them against the uniform to keep them off the floor
Rinse them in a food-preparation sink before washing
Use appropriate barriers, avoid shaking them, and follow the designated laundry procedure
2. A family member asks an HHA to perform a care task the HHA has not been trained or authorized to do. What should the HHA do?
Exchange it for another unlisted task without reporting the request
Try the task once while the family member gives instructions
Perform it if similar instructions can be found online
Explain the limitation and check with the supervisor before performing the task
3. After removing disposable gloves used for personal care, what should an HHA do next?
Clean the gloves for reuse if they appear undamaged
Put on a new pair without cleaning the hands
Discard them appropriately and perform hand hygiene
Wait until all household tasks are complete to clean the hands
4. A client uses prescribed oxygen, and a visitor begins smoking nearby. What should the HHA do?
Keep smoking and flames away from the oxygen and follow the agency’s safety procedure
Turn up the oxygen flow so smoke cannot enter the tubing
Cover the oxygen equipment with a blanket until the visitor finishes
Move the oxygen cylinder into a closed closet while it is in use
5. During a visit, a client develops sudden chest pressure, difficulty breathing, and heavy sweating. What is the best response?
Activate emergency help according to the emergency plan and stay with the client
Offer food and water, then check again in an hour
Finish the planned care and mention the symptoms in the visit notes
Drive the client to an appointment without notifying anyone
6. A neighbor asks the HHA why the client receives home care. What is the most appropriate response?
Share only the diagnosis because treatment details are more sensitive
Decline to share private information and communicate only with authorized people
Answer if the neighbor says they are a close friend
Confirm the reason for care but ask the neighbor not to repeat it
7. A client can safely wash their face but needs help with the rest of personal care. What approach best supports independence?
Complete every step for the client to save energy
Leave all personal care to the client so assistance does not become a habit
Encourage the client to do the safe parts they can and assist with the remaining tasks
Ask the family to take over whenever the client needs partial help
8. A client refuses a scheduled medication that the care plan says the HHA may remind them to take. What should the HHA do?
Hide the medication in food so the dose is not missed
Insist until the client agrees because it is scheduled
Choose a replacement dose based on the medication label
Respect the refusal and promptly report it according to the care plan
9. A client is weaker than usual before a planned transfer from bed to chair. What is the safest approach?
Pause and obtain the assistance or equipment required by the care plan
Complete the transfer quickly before the client becomes more tired
Ask the client to hold around the HHA’s neck for extra support
Change to a different transfer technique without consulting anyone
10. A client living with dementia repeatedly asks when a family member will arrive. Which response is most supportive?
Test the client until they remember the correct schedule
Respond calmly and briefly, then redirect to a reassuring activity
Ignore every repetition to discourage the behavior
Point out each previous time the question was answered
11. Which position is generally appropriate for a urinary drainage bag connected to an indwelling catheter?
Below bladder level, secured off the floor, with unobstructed tubing
On the floor so gravity can drain the tubing
On the client’s abdomen so the tubing stays visible
Above bladder level during rest and below it only during walking
12. A client has limited mobility and a care plan addressing pressure-injury prevention. Which action best follows that goal?
Massage any newly reddened bony area firmly to restore circulation
Assist with position changes as directed and keep the skin clean and dry
Use several layers of bedding under the client to create cushioning
Keep the client in one comfortable position for the entire visit
13. An HHA finds a client on the floor beside the bed. The client is awake and says, “Just pull me up.” What should the HHA do first?
Lift the client immediately to prevent embarrassment
Leave the room to complete other tasks before reporting the fall
Ask the client to crawl back into bed independently
Avoid moving the client, check for immediate danger, and follow the fall-response plan
14. Before helping a client with morning personal care, what is the most appropriate first infection-control step?
Put on two pairs of gloves for the entire visit
Clean your hands using the approved hand-hygiene method
Disinfect every object in the room before approaching the client
Ask the client to wash their hands instead of cleaning yours
15. While eating, a client with swallowing precautions begins coughing repeatedly after a bite. What should the HHA do?
Offer another bite to help push the food down
Lay the client flat until the coughing passes
Stop offering food, keep the client appropriately positioned, and follow the swallowing and reporting plan
Give a large drink regardless of the prescribed precautions
16. Which visit note is the most objective and useful?
“Client was difficult and acted strangely today.”
“Client seemed fine overall, so there is nothing to document.”
“Client drank about half a cup of water and reported dizziness when standing at 10:15 a.m.”
“Client was probably dehydrated because the room was warm.”