Free HHA Practice Test (2026)
Blueprint-weighted questions drawn from all 11 official domains. Timed at the real exam pace — 1 minute per question. You can pause; progress is saved on this device.
60 questions · 60 minutes
Pass line: 80%, same as the real exam
No feedback until you submit — like the real thing.
About this HHA practice test
It has 60 questions drawn from every area of the official outline in the same proportions as the real exam, with 60 minutes — one minute per question. This practice test's pass line is 80%. The real exam has 70 scored questions in 120 minutes.
You can pause and come back: progress is saved on this device. When you finish you get a score for each area, so you can see where your points are going.
What it covers
| Area | Share of the exam | Practice |
|---|---|---|
| Role, Responsibilities and Ethics | 15% | Practice this area |
| Observation, Vital Signs and Reporting | 10% | Practice this area |
| Personal Care and Hygiene | 13% | Practice this area |
| Mobility, Transfers and Positioning | 9% | Practice this area |
| Nutrition and Fluids | 5% | Practice this area |
| Infection Control | 7% | Practice this area |
| Safety and Emergencies | 7% | Practice this area |
| Body Changes, Skin and Medications | 5% | Practice this area |
| Care Across the Lifespan | 4% | Practice this area |
| Psychosocial Care and Communication | 13% | Practice this area |
| Home Management and Meals | 12% | Practice this area |
5 sample questions
These questions are part of the practice test above. Each answer stays hidden until you open it.
1. Who writes the care plan that a home health aide follows during each visit?
- A. The aide, after the first visit to the client's home
- B. The registered nurse or therapist assigned to the client
- C. The client's family member who arranged the services
- D. The agency office scheduler who books and confirms every visit
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Answer: B. Under the federal home health rules, the aide's assignment is written by the registered nurse or other appropriate skilled professional (such as a physical therapist) responsible for supervising the aide. The aide follows it and reports back; the aide never writes or changes it, and family members cannot rewrite it.
2. What is the normal resting pulse range for an adult?
- A. 40 to 60 beats per minute
- B. 100 to 140 beats per minute
- C. 60 to 100 beats per minute
- D. 12 to 20 beats per minute
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Answer: C. A normal adult resting pulse is 60 to 100 beats per minute. Below 60 is bradycardia and above 100 is tachycardia; either should be reported to the nurse unless the care plan gives the client a different expected range. 12 to 20 is the normal adult respiration rate, a common mix-up.
3. During a complete bed bath, which body part is washed first?
- A. The eyes, with water only
- B. The feet, starting with the toes
- C. The perineal area, before the water cools
- D. The back, while the client is still on one side
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Answer: A. A bath moves from cleanest to dirtiest areas, so it starts with the eyes, washed with plain water (no soap) from the inner corner to the outer corner, using a different part of the washcloth for each eye. The perineal area is washed last, with fresh water.
4. Which posture uses good body mechanics when lifting a box from the floor?
- A. Feet apart, knees bent, back straight, box held close
- B. Feet together, legs straight, bending at the waist
- C. Reaching out with the arms straight and the box far away
- D. Twisting the trunk to swing the box up onto a shelf
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Answer: A. A wide base of support, bent knees and hips, a straight back, and holding the load close let the strong leg muscles do the work. Bending at the waist, reaching, and twisting are the classic causes of back injury in caregivers.
5. How should a client be positioned for a meal to reduce the risk of choking?
- A. Lying flat with the head turned toward the aide
- B. Reclined halfway back with the knees raised high on two pillows
- C. On one side with the arm tucked under the body
- D. Sitting upright, as close to 90 degrees as possible
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Answer: D. Sitting upright lets gravity help food travel down the esophagus instead of into the airway. Clients at risk of aspiration usually stay upright for about 30 minutes after eating, as the care plan directs.