Question 20 of module HHA-116 of the Home Health Aide (HHA) exam.
What should a home health aide do if a client appears to have a negative reaction to a medication?
- AThe HHA should check online to see if the client's symptoms match common reactions to the medication
- BThe HHA should have the client lie down for half an hour
- CThe HHA should give the client a glass of water, wait 10 minutes, and then call a supervisor if the client has not improved
- DThe HHA should report the reaction to a supervisor immediately
Correct answer: D
Why: For a possible negative reaction to a medication, the HHA must inform a supervisor immediately.
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