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Practice tests and sample questions for the Washington Department of Health Certified Home Care Aide Exam WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION
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HCA Written Exam Review, Sample Test Practice QuestionsAnswered
Professional boundaries are necessary in caregiving because they help the home
care aid - correct 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: - correct answer ✔ 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: - correct answer ✔ suggest the daughter ask
her father directly about his health
An example of a restraint is: - correct answer ✔ 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: - correct answer ✔ 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? - correct answer ✔ Explain the HCA's concerns to client and offer
alternatives
When reporting suspected abuse to DSHS, the HCA must: - correct answer ✔
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: - correct answer ✔ financial
exploitation
A client's care plan is important because it helps the HCA: - correct answer ✔
identify what personal care tasks the client needs
The HCA should wear gloves when - correct answer ✔ providing care with
chapped hands
You are a mandatory reporter of abuse for any vulnerable adult - correct answer
✔ True
You need to know if your client has advanced directives and where they are
located - correct answer ✔ True
A restraint can be used if the client says he or she is afraid of falling - correct
answer ✔ False
A client's right to decide what care he or she receives is protected by law - correct
answer ✔ True
, HCA Written Exam Review, Sample Test Practice Questions
Answered
Self-directed care tasks, done by an Individual Provider must be listed in their care
plan - correct answer ✔ True
A client's care plan is important because it helps you to - correct answer ✔ Know
what personal care tasks to do
It is important to understand a client's cultural background because - correct
answer ✔ it affects how you need to provide care
When cleaning up blood, wear gloves only if a client has a blood borne disease -
correct answer ✔ False
A client complaining of having a headache and feeling dizzy could be dehydration
- correct answer ✔ True
The HIV virus is hard to kill on household surfaces - correct answer ✔ False
Client's infected with HIV/Aids may not know they have the illness - correct
answer ✔ True
It is better to drag, not lift the client when helping to re position her in bed -
correct answer ✔ False
Infections may spread when work areas are not kept clean - correct answer ✔
True
When looking at the label of a client's medication, you must verify if it is the
correct client, medication, dosage, and route - correct answer ✔ True
An HCA's role in nurse delegation is to do a delegated task as trained by the client
- correct answer ✔ False
You should report a change in a client's condition or behaviour anytime you have
questions or concerns - correct answer ✔ True
It is your reponsibility to come to work when scheduled and on time - correct
answer ✔ True
A client's legal rights are important because they - correct answer ✔ 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: - correct answer ✔ Financial
Exploitation
Which action could be helpful if you were experiencing grief and loss - correct
answer ✔ Talking with someone who will listen
Any caregiver can assist with the medications in what way? - correct answer ✔
Steadying a client's wrists for drops, spray or lotions.
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