Free DC Home Health Aide Practice Test

Washington, DC · 70 questions · passing score not published

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70 questions in 2 hours, drawn in the content outline counts, with a score for each part and an explanation for every answer.

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The DC HHA exam at a glance

The District of Columbia certifies home health aides by exam. Credentia gives it for the DC Board of Nursing: a 70-question multiple-choice written exam (or an oral version) and a skills evaluation of five skills. Half of the written exam is physical care, and a quarter is the role of the home health aide. Our mock draws 70 questions in the outline’s shares.

Exam
The District of Columbia’s home health aide certification exam, given by Credentia for the DC Board of Nursing: a written (or oral) exam and a skills evaluation. You must pass both
Written exam
70 multiple-choice questions in English (Credentia’s exam overview and the DC handbook). Credentia’s content-outline page says 75; our mock uses 70. An oral version is available if you have difficulty reading English
Time
Credentia’s DC pages do not state a time limit for the written exam. Our mock gives you 2 hours
Content
Role of the Home Health Aide 25%, Physical Care 50%, Psychosocial Care 13%, Personal and Household Maintenance Activities 12%
Skills evaluation
Five randomly selected skills rated by a nurse evaluator; every skill must be satisfactory
Passing score
Not published for the written exam
Fees
$55 for the written exam, $110 for the skills evaluation; a new fee for each retake
Attempts
Three attempts to pass both parts; pass both within 24 months of finishing training
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DC HHA mock exam: 70 questions in 2 hours

What the DC HHA test covers

The DC content outline weights four areas; on 70 questions that is about 18, 35, 9 and 8. Each topic has a free ten-question drill.

Free mixed drill: every topic

How to study for the DC HHA test

  • Physical Care is half the exam: daily living activities, safety, infection control, range of motion, emergencies, simple dressings and care across the lifespan.
  • Role of the Home Health Aide is a quarter: boundaries, delegated tasks, ethics, professional communication, and collecting, recording and reporting data.
  • Do not skip the smaller areas: psychosocial care (about 9 questions) and household tasks such as shopping, meal planning and food safety (about 8).
  • Take the 70-question mock, then drill your lowest topic.

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Take the timed DC HHA mock

70 questions in 2 hours, drawn in the content outline counts, with a score for each part and an explanation for every answer.

Or start with a free 10-question drill

Common questions

How many questions are on the DC home health aide exam?

Credentia’s DC exam overview and the DC handbook say the written exam has 70 multiple-choice questions in English. Credentia’s content-outline page says 75. Our mock uses 70.

What is on the DC HHA written exam?

Role of the Home Health Aide 25%, Physical Care 50%, Psychosocial Care 13%, and Personal and Household Maintenance Activities 12%. On 70 questions that is about 18, 35, 9 and 8.

How much does the DC HHA exam cost?

$55 for the written exam and $110 for the skills evaluation, with a new fee for each retake.

How many times can I take the DC HHA exam?

Three attempts to pass both the written exam and the skills evaluation, and both must be passed within 24 months of finishing training. After three failures you must complete an approved training program again.

Is there a time limit for the DC written exam?

Credentia’s DC pages do not state one. Our mock gives you 2 hours for the 70 questions.

Take the timed DC HHA mock

70 questions in 2 hours, drawn in the content outline counts, with a score for each part and an explanation for every answer.

Or start with a free 10-question drill

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Sources

Original practice questions written to 42 CFR 484.80, the NCCT CHHA Detailed Test Plan, the DC HHA content outline and the Washington HCA candidate bulletin; they are not exam questions. Independent practice, not affiliated with or endorsed by CMS, NCCT, Credentia, Prometric, the DC Board of Nursing, the Washington State Department of Health or any state agency. Follow your agency’s policies, your state’s rules and the supervising nurse in practice.