Free HHA Practice Test — 100 Questions with Answers
A hundred real-style HHA exam questions across all 7 topic categories — same blueprint as the actual Home Health Aide competency exam. Try 10 questions with full answer explanations below, then unlock the rest free. No credit card. No catch.
How the 100 questions are distributed
Scaled to the same 7-category blueprint the real HHA exam uses, just bigger. Each category gets enough questions to expose you to the patterns and edge cases test-writers love.
10 sample HHA questions with answers
Tap any question to reveal the correct answer and the why behind it. The full 100 question set follows the same format.
1What is the normal resting heart rate range for a healthy adult?
- A.40–60 bpm
- B.60–100 bpm
- C.100–120 bpm
- D.120–140 bpm
Why: A normal adult resting heart rate is 60–100 beats per minute. Below 60 is bradycardia; above 100 is tachycardia.
2What is the FIRST step in proper handwashing technique?
- A.Apply soap
- B.Wet hands with clean running water
- C.Rub hands for 20 seconds
- D.Turn off the faucet
Why: Wet hands with clean running water first, then apply soap and scrub for at least 20 seconds.
3When assisting a patient with a cane, the HHA should walk on which side?
- A.The stronger side
- B.The weaker side
- C.Behind the patient
- D.In front of the patient
Why: Stand on the patient's weaker side to provide support. This protects against falls toward the weak side.
4HIPAA protects a patient's right to:
- A.Choose their medications
- B.Keep health information private
- C.Refuse to pay medical bills
- D.Work without restrictions
Why: HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) protects the privacy and security of patient health information.
5The average normal oral body temperature for a healthy adult is approximately:
- A.96.6°F (35.9°C)
- B.97.6°F (36.4°C)
- C.98.6°F (37.0°C)
- D.99.6°F (37.6°C)
Why: The average normal oral temperature is 98.6°F (37.0°C); the normal range is 97.8–99.1°F. Temperatures above 100.4°F (38°C) are considered a fever and must be reported.
6An HHA notices a red area on a patient's coccyx. What is the FIRST action?
- A.Apply lotion and massage vigorously
- B.Report and document the finding to a supervisor
- C.Ignore it — common in elderly patients
- D.Apply a bandage
Why: Red skin over a bony prominence is an early-stage pressure injury. Report immediately — do NOT massage, as this worsens tissue damage.
7The best position for a patient experiencing difficulty breathing is:
- A.Flat on their back (supine)
- B.Lying on their side (lateral)
- C.Sitting up (Semi-Fowler's position)
- D.Lying face down (prone)
Why: Sitting upright or in a Semi-Fowler's position (30–45°) expands the lungs and reduces the work of breathing.
8How long should an HHA scrub hands with soap and water?
- A.5 seconds
- B.10 seconds
- C.20 seconds
- D.60 seconds
Why: The CDC recommends scrubbing for at least 20 seconds — about the time it takes to hum "Happy Birthday" twice.
9When putting on PPE, which item is donned FIRST?
- A.Gloves
- B.Mask/respirator
- C.Gown
- D.Eye protection
Why: Gown is put on first when donning full PPE. The order is: Gown → Mask → Eye protection → Gloves.
10A patient's blood pressure reads 152/96 mmHg. This is classified as:
- A.Normal
- B.Low (hypotension)
- C.High (hypertension)
- D.Immediate 911 emergency
Why: Normal BP is below 120/80. Stage 2 hypertension is 140/90 or higher. 152/96 is Stage 2 hypertension — report to supervisor.
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FAQ — Free HHA Practice Test (100 Questions)
Is there a free HHA practice test with 100 questions?
Yes. PassHHA gives you 10 free HHA practice questions every day — practice for 10 days in a row and you cover 100 questions across all 7 exam categories, each one with a written explanation. No credit card required to start.
Why 100 questions instead of the actual 75?
The real HHA written exam typically has 60-75 multiple-choice questions, but practicing with more questions builds confidence and exposes you to a wider range of clinical scenarios. After 100 practice questions across the blueprint, most candidates feel ready for the real thing.
How long does it take to study 100 HHA questions?
About 5-7 hours total if you do them carefully and read every explanation. With PassHHA you spread that across 10 days at 30-45 minutes per day, which research shows is far more effective for retention than one long cram session.
Are the practice questions the same as the real HHA exam?
They are not the literal questions from the proprietary state exams (those are confidential), but they mirror the same topic blueprint, question style, difficulty, and multiple-choice format. Practicing them is the closest legal preparation you can get.