HCA Written Exam Questions And Answers
Professional boundaries are necessary in caregiving because they help the home care aid - ANS 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: - ANS ...
Professional boundaries are necessary in caregiving because they help the home care aid -
ANS 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: - ANS Explain that the HCA can only provide services for the client
A client's daughter is visiting from out of town and asks the HCA about her father's health. The
best response is: - ANS suggest the daughter ask her father directly about his health
An example of a restraint is: - ANS dressing the client in clothing selected because it cannot
be removed by the client
A client is on a special diet and wants to add some new foods to the diet. The best response is:
- ANS encourage the client to discuss this with the doctor or dietitian first.
A client is feeling very weak today but wants to take a tub bath. The HCA is concerned about
the client's risk of falling in tub. What is the best response by the HCA? - ANS Explain the
HCA's concerns to client and offer alternatives
When reporting suspected abuse to DSHS, the HCA must: - ANS describe the facts about
what has been observed
A client's family member has taken several valuable items from the client's home without
permission. This could be a sign of: - ANS financial exploitation
A client's care plan is important because it helps the HCA: - ANS identify what personal care
tasks the client needs
The HCA should wear gloves when - ANS providing care with chapped hands
You are a mandatory reporter of abuse for any vulnerable adult - ANS True
You need to know if your client has advanced directives and where they are located - ANS
True
A restraint can be used if the client says he or she is afraid of falling - ANS False
A client's right to decide what care he or she receives is protected by law - ANS True
, Self-directed care tasks, done by an Individual Provider must be listed in their care plan - ANS
True
A client's care plan is important because it helps you to - ANS Know what personal care tasks
to do
It is important to understand a client's cultural background because - ANS it affects how you
need to provide care
When cleaning up blood, wear gloves only if a client has a blood borne disease - ANS False
A client complaining of having a headache and feeling dizzy could be dehydration - ANS True
The HIV virus is hard to kill on household surfaces - ANS False
Client's infected with HIV/Aids may not know they have the illness - ANS True
It is better to drag, not lift the client when helping to re position her in bed - ANS False
Infections may spread when work areas are not kept clean - ANS True
When looking at the label of a client's medication, you must verify if it is the correct client,
medication, dosage, and route - ANS True
An HCA's role in nurse delegation is to do a delegated task as trained by the client - ANS
False
You should report a change in a client's condition or behaviour anytime you have questions or
concerns - ANS True
It is your reponsibility to come to work when scheduled and on time - ANS True
A client's legal rights are important because they - ANS Protect a client's freedom and dignity
A relative of Mr. Timberlake has taken several valuable things from his house without
permission. This could be a sign of: - ANS Financial Exploitation
Which action could be helpful if you were experiencing grief and loss - ANS Talking with
someone who will listen
Any caregiver can assist with the medications in what way? - ANS Steadying a client's wrists
for drops, spray or lotions.
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