HCA exam Pack Questions & Correct Answers/ Graded A+

Handwashing : 1. wet hands and wrists under running water to begin cleansing 2. apply soap to hands to begin washing 3. lather all surfaces of hands and to wrists 4. use friction rubbing soapy hands together for a minimum of 20 seconds 5. rinse hands and wrists under running water to remove soa...

When providing culturally appropriate care, the following is what would need to be done : Identify the consumers preferences, believes, and values, and respect them. Promote a consumer's dignity, privacy, and independence by : Using the word help If a person who is not on the care team asks you...

What temp must you keep foods cold? : 40 degrees Gloves are required when : You may be exposed to blood or bodily fluids When should you check a clients skin : Anytime you do personal care HIV is hard to kill on household surfaces : False To prevent pressure ulcers for clients in wheelchairs...

Professional boundaries are necessary in caregiving because they help the home care aid : Keep a healthy relationship with the client A client's son asks the home care aide to do the family's laundry along with the client's. The HCA should: : Explain that the HCA can only provide services fo...

Why do we need to look at history to understand healthcare administration/health law? : • Conflicts of society impede growth of hospitals and contributed to their progress. • Advances in medicine through the ages led to the rise of the modern-day hospital and improvements in the quality of p...

Common Care Practices (beginning) TIP: This skill is evaluated as part of every skill, not as a separate skill. : 1. Knock or announce before identifying yourself: "Hello, ____, my name is Abby and I'm your HCA. 2. Confirm the task is in the Care Plan and ask if it's a good time. 3. Explai...

Learning Styles : the way a person uses his/her physical senses to learn adult family home : residential, neighborhood home licensed to care for 2-6 people assessment : gathering information to determine what help a client needs boarding home : Larger, residential facility licensed to care fo...

If a family member questions you about their loved one's condition how should you respond : Answer it honestly body language : The use of body, facial expressions and eyes for communication How should you deal with a client that has opinions/beliefs that conflict with yours : Listen respectful...

True or False: The ACA requires that all providers adopt a compliance plan as a condition of enrollment with Medicare, Medicaid, and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). : True According to HHS-OIG - what are three important reasons for proper documentation in Compliance? 1.Protect ou...