Aide Patient

Location:

Philadelphia, PA

Salary:

18.00

Posted:

November 13, 2022

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*. During bathing, bruises are noted on the patient’s upper arms. When asked, the patient states, “I don’t want to talk about it.” The aide should:

a. Respect the patient’s wishes and do nothing

. Call the supervisor and report the bruises

c. Call the son at work and report that someone has hit her d. Call the doctor to adjust her blood thinners

2. The patient has required more than usual attention during the shift. It is okay to save documentation until the next scheduled shift.

True

b. False

3. The patient is complaining of stomach pain and that they have not had a bowel movement in 4 days. The aide should

a. Offer the patient a laxative

b. Do nothing. This is normal

. Notify the supervisor

d. Check with the patient tomorrow to see if they had a BM 4. When caring for a patient dependent on oxygen, the aide should a. Allow the patient to smoke while wearing oxygen b. Allow only the family members to smoke in the patient’s room while oxygen is in use c. Limit the patient to only 2 cigarettes a day while wearing oxygen d. Ensure that No Smoking signs are posted on the door to the home and to the patient’s room 5. When safety hazards are found in the home, the aide should Correct as many hazards as possible and notify the supervisor b. Correct all hazards immediately

c. Correct two of the biggest hazards and fix the rest on the next shift d. Instruct the patient to correct the hazards before the next shift 6. What does the abbreviation “ADL” stand for?

a. As the Doctors Like

b. After the Doctor Leaves

Activities of Daily Living

d. All Day Long

7. Temperature, pulse and respirations are usually taken together and are known as a. Vital signs

b. Patient monitoring

c. Life measurements

Routine measures

HHA/Aide/DCW/CNA Pre-Hire Test 1

© 2020 Aveanna Healthcare, LLC. The Aveanna Heart Logo is a registered trademark of Aveanna Healthcare LLC and its subsidiaries. AVA-115 Rev 03/23/2020 8. The purpose of an aide’s documentation is to provide a written record of a. Care delivered

b. Conflicts between coworkers

c. Medications administered

d. Personal opinions of the patient’s condition

9. The patient begins to complain of heaviness in the chest and difficulty breathing. Which of the following is the most appropriate response?

a. Leave the patient and run to the neighbors for help b. Immediately begin CPR

c. Administer pain medication

d. Call 911

10. The aide is caring for an elderly patient who recently suffered a stroke. At the start of the shift, the patient is friendly and happy. By the end of the shift, the patient no longer recognizes the aide and is becoming confused. The aide should

a. Let the patient know the shift is over and head home b. Notify the supervisor immediately

c. Reorient the patient and make her comfortable before leaving d. Understand that this normal behavior for an elderly patient 11. Which of the following is a sign of dehydration? a. Dry and cracked skin

b. Increased urination

c. Increased sweating

d. Moist and clammy skin

12. During the shift, the patient has been less active than usual and refused lunch. The aide has concerns the patient may be ill. The aide should

a. Call the patient’s doctor for orders

b. Drive the patient to the Emergency Department

c. Notify the supervisor to report the changes noted d. Tell the patient to lay down and take a nap

13. Which of the following is an example of proper body mechanics? a. Lifting the load using only one hand

b. Keeping the load far away when lifting

c. Lifting a heavy object rather than pushing it

d. Keeping the load close to the body when lifting

14. When taking the patient’s temperature, which of the following would need to be reported to the supervisor? a. 96.3 degrees Fahrenheit

b. 98.4 degrees Fahrenheit

c. 99.6 degrees Fahrenheit

d. 102.3 degrees Fahrenheit

15. When providing care for a bed-bound patient, how often should the patient be repositioned to prevent skin breakdown?

a. At the start and end of your shift

b. A minimum of every 1-2 hours

c. A minimum of every 4 hours

d. Only when the patient requests

16. Which of the following is correct in regard to performing proper hand hygiene? a. Use soap and water when hands are visibly soiled b. Wash hands with soap and water for at least 2 minutes c. The use of hand sanitizer can always replace the need for the use of soap and water d. Wearing gloves is not necessary when performing care as long as hand hygiene was performed first 17. The patient has a small bed sore. The aide notices that the sore is red, draining, and has a foul odor. The aide recognizes that

a. This is normal for all bed sores and do nothing b. This is normal for a bed sore and cover the site with a dressing c. These are symptoms of an infection and apply antibiotic ointment d. These are symptoms of an infection and should be reported to the supervisor immediately 18. Care to be provided to the patient is directed by a. The current care plan

b. The parent requests

c. The patient requests

d. What the aide remembers from the last patient cared for 19. Which of the following can the aide do to help reduce patient falls in the home? a. Cover cords with throw rugs

b. Keep patient supplies in the hallway

c. Use slip proof/rubber mats in and outside of the shower d. Ensure the patient wears socks when ambulating

20. The aide has provided care for a length of time therefore it is okay to ask the patient to borrow money. a. True

b. False

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