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This practice test is designed to help you prepare for the Home Health Aide certification exam.
It includes 50 multiple-choice questions that reflect the types of topics you’ll encounter on the real test.
Select the one best answer for each question.
Good luck!
Home Health Aide (HHA) Practice Test
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Question 1 |
What is the main role of a Home Health Aide?
Diagnose illnesses | |
Prescribe medication | |
Assist with daily living activities | |
Perform surgery |
Question 2 |
Which of the following tasks is typically outside the scope of a home health aide?
Assisting with bathing | |
Changing wound dressings | |
Assisting with mobility | |
Monitoring vital signs |
Question 3 |
Which term describes difficulty swallowing?
Dysphagia | |
Dyspnea | |
Tachypnea | |
Aphasia |
Question 4 |
How should you respond if a patient refuses care?
Insist they comply | |
Document the refusal and notify your supervisor | |
Ignore the patient | |
Call 911 |
Question 5 |
Which type of infection control practice kills all forms of microbial life?
Disinfection | |
Antisepsis | |
Sterilization | |
Cleaning |
Question 6 |
Hand hygiene should be performed:
Only at the end of the shift | |
Only if hands are visibly dirty | |
Before and after every patient interaction | |
After the paperwork is completed |
Question 7 |
A pressure ulcer is caused by:
Too much exercise | |
Poor hygiene | |
Prolonged pressure on the skin | |
Cold temperatures |
Question 8 |
When assisting with ambulation, which device might be used?
Thermometer | |
Gait belt | |
Stethoscope | |
Bedpan |
Question 9 |
A patient begins to fall while walking with you. What is your best action?
Grab their arm tightly | |
Call for help and step away | |
Support their fall and lower them safely | |
Try to carry them back to bed |
Question 10 |
Which of the following is considered a basic human need?
Financial support | |
Entertainment | |
Safety | |
High self-esteem |
Question 11 |
What is the best way to prevent the spread of infection?
Wearing a mask | |
Washing hands | |
Taking antibiotics | |
Isolating all patients |
Question 12 |
How should soiled linens be handled?
Shake them to remove dirt | |
Place them on the floor before bagging | |
Roll them away from your body and place in a laundry bag | |
Take them home to wash |
Question 13 |
The abbreviation “ADL” stands for:
Average Daily Loss | |
Activities of Daily Living | |
Assistance for Dependent Living | |
Average Daily Living |
Question 14 |
The purpose of a care plan is to:
Increase the aide’s workload | |
Eliminate communication | |
Guide patient care | |
Track billing |
Question 15 |
When feeding a patient, the best position is:
Flat on their back | |
On their stomach | |
Sitting upright | |
Side-lying |
Question 16 |
Which is a sign of elder abuse?
Regular checkups | |
Confusion due to dementia | |
Unexplained bruises | |
Active social life |
Question 17 |
Which of the following is a safety device to prevent falls?
Side rails | |
Hot water bottle | |
Oxygen tank | |
Television |
Question 18 |
A patient is incontinent. What does this mean?
They cannot hear | |
They cannot walk | |
They cannot control urination or bowel movements | |
They cannot see |
Question 19 |
Proper body mechanics helps to:
Strengthen bones | |
Improve digestion | |
Prevent injury | |
Improve memory |
Question 20 |
When communicating with a hearing-impaired patient, you should:
Shout | |
Speak quickly | |
Face the patient and speak clearly | |
Use long, complex words |
Question 21 |
What should you do if a patient complains of chest pain?
Encourage them to rest | |
Offer a snack | |
Report it immediately to your supervisor | |
Ignore it unless they ask for help |
Question 22 |
If you observe unsafe conditions in a patient’s home, your responsibility is to:
Fix it yourself | |
Document and report it | |
Ignore it | |
Call the police |
Question 23 |
A patient’s religious beliefs:
Should be changed if wrong | |
Must be respected | |
Don’t matter in care | |
Should be ignored |
Question 24 |
If a patient is nonverbal, which form of communication is best?
Written notes only | |
Body language and gestures | |
Ignore communication | |
Use humor |
Question 25 |
Which system controls body movements?
Digestive | |
Circulatory | |
Nervous | |
Respiratory |
Question 26 |
If a patient starts choking and cannot speak or cough, what should you do?
Offer water | |
Perform abdominal thrusts (Heimlich maneuver) | |
Ask them to lie down | |
Call their family |
Question 27 |
Who is responsible for making changes to a patient’s care plan?
The aide | |
The family | |
The nurse or healthcare team | |
The insurance provider |
Question 28 |
What is the normal range for adult body temperature (in Fahrenheit)?
96.8–97.4 | |
97.8–99.1 | |
98.7–100.5 | |
99.5–101.0 |
Question 29 |
The abbreviation “PRN” means:
Daily | |
As needed | |
Before meals | |
At bedtime |
Question 30 |
What is a common cause of dehydration in the elderly?
Too much exercise | |
High-fat diet | |
Reduced sensation of thirst | |
Frequent bathing |
Question 31 |
The first step in any emergency is to:
Start CPR | |
Call the family | |
Stay calm and assess the situation | |
Yell for help |
Question 32 |
Which food group is a major source of protein?
Fruits | |
Meats and legumes | |
Grains | |
Fats |
Question 33 |
You should document care:
Before the shift starts | |
Only if asked | |
Immediately after giving care | |
At the end of the week |
Question 34 |
A patient is expressing sadness about their condition. What should you do?
Change the subject | |
Tell them to cheer up | |
Listen empathetically | |
Report them |
Question 35 |
How often should you reposition a bedridden patient?
Every 4 hours | |
Every 2 hours | |
Once per shift | |
Only if they ask |
Question 36 |
When lifting an object, always:
Bend at the waist | |
Keep legs straight | |
Use your legs, not your back | |
Hold it away from your body |
Question 37 |
Which of the following is an example of neglect?
Assisting with meals | |
Ignoring a patient’s request for help | |
Monitoring medication | |
Bathing the patient regularly |
Question 38 |
The best way to prevent bedsores is to:
Let the patient stay in one position | |
Use cold compresses | |
Reposition the patient regularly | |
Massage bony areas |
Question 39 |
Confidentiality in patient care means:
Sharing information with friends | |
Posting about patients online | |
Only discussing patient info with the healthcare team | |
Telling the family everything |
Question 40 |
Before using any equipment, the aide should:
Read the instructions and check it is working properly | |
Assume it's fine | |
Ask the patient | |
Use it quickly |
Question 41 |
If a patient becomes aggressive, your best action is to:
Yell at them | |
Stay calm and ensure safety | |
Leave them alone for hours | |
Challenge their behavior |
Question 42 |
A patient asks you for medical advice. You should:
Give your opinion | |
Tell them what you would do | |
Refer them to the nurse or doctor | |
Look it up online for them |
Question 43 |
Which of the following is considered a sign of hypoglycemia?
Flushed skin | |
Shakiness and confusion | |
Slow pulse | |
High energy |
Question 44 |
Which PPE should you wear when cleaning up bodily fluids?
Mask | |
Gown and gloves | |
Hairnet | |
Shoe covers |
Question 45 |
If a patient’s skin is red and warm to touch, it could be a sign of:
Bruising | |
Infection | |
Normal condition | |
Dehydration |
Question 46 |
Vital signs include:
Appetite | |
Hair texture | |
Pulse | |
Skin color |
Question 47 |
The first thing to do before helping a patient with a transfer is:
Lift them quickly | |
Assess the patient and explain the procedure | |
Call for assistance | |
Ask them to stand |
Question 48 |
A living will:
Is a financial document | |
Expresses patient healthcare wishes in advance | |
Names a beneficiary | |
Can be ignored in emergencies |
Question 49 |
If you suspect a patient is being abused, you must:
Ignore it | |
Talk to the abuser | |
Report it to your supervisor or appropriate agency | |
Keep it to yourself |
Question 50 |
How many hours of federal training should home health aides receive (minimum)?
45 | |
65 | |
75 | |
85 |
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