HCA Washington Skills Exam CORRECT QUESTIONS & ANSWERS(GRADED A)EXAM BUNDLE

Hand Washing - ANSWER 1. Turn on sink water 2. Wet hand thoroughly 3. Apply soap 4. Lather hands for 20 seconds causing friction (palms, back of hands, thumbs, between fingers, 2 in above wrist, nails) 5. Rinse (zombie) 6. Leave water on and dry with paper towel 7. Discard paper towel & use cl...

What part of the sink is considered dirty? - ANSWER The handles (fixtures) and the basin. Only touch BEFORE washing hands, do not let touch anything while washing, and turn off all fixtures with a clean DRY paper towel Steps to Washing hands - ANSWER 1)Turn on water and get hands wet 2)Apply soa...

Professional boundaries are necessary in caregiving because they help the home care aid - ANSWER 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: - ANSWER Explain that the HCA can only p...

If a family member questions you about their loved one's condition how should you respond - ANSWER Answer it honestly body language - ANSWER 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 - ...

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

What temp must you keep foods cold? - ANSWER 40 degrees Gloves are required when - ANSWER You may be exposed to blood or bodily fluids When should you check a clients skin - ANSWER Anytime you do personal care HIV is hard to kill on household surfaces - ANSWER False

Common Care Practices (beginning) TIP: This skill is evaluated as part of every skill, not as a separate skill. - ANSWER 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. ...

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

All of the following are considered healthy lifting practices except - ANSWER Squat as low as possible to pick up an object Which of the following words would not be considered age - appropriate? - ANSWER Diapers True or False: Fred has fallen four times this month, which is unusual for him. H...