Allied Health · HHA

Home Health Aide Basics

Core home health aide competencies for personal care, safety, and in-home client support.

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What does the abbreviation HHA stand for?
Home Health Aide
What does ADL stand for?
Activities of Daily Living
Which ADL describes moving a client from a bed to a chair?
Transferring
What is the normal average adult oral body temperature?
98.6 F (37 C)
What is the normal resting pulse rate range for an adult?
60 to 100 beats per minute
What is the normal respiration rate range for an adult at rest?
12 to 20 breaths per minute
What is considered a normal adult blood pressure reading?
About 120/80 mmHg
What device is used to measure blood pressure?
A sphygmomanometer
How long should hands be scrubbed when washing them properly?
At least 20 seconds
What is the main purpose of a gait belt?
To safely support and steady a client while walking or transferring
When giving perineal care to a female client, which direction should the aide wipe?
Front to back
During a bed bath, which area of the face is washed first?
The eyes, using a clean part of the washcloth for each eye
How often should a bedridden client be repositioned to help prevent pressure ulcers?
At least every 2 hours
What does PPE stand for?
Personal Protective Equipment
What is the basic idea behind standard (universal) precautions?
Treat all blood and body fluids as if they are infectious

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