HCA Written Exam Questions and
Answers
1. Professional boundaries are necessary in caregiving because they
help the home care aid
Answer Keep a healthy relationship with the client
2. 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 provide services for the client
3. A client's daughter is visiting from out of town and asks the HCA
about her father's health. The best response is
Answer suggest the daughter ask her father directly about his health
4. An example of a restraint is
Answer dressing the client in clothing selected because it cannot be removed by the client
5. A client is on a special diet and wants to add some new foods to
the diet. The best response is
Answer encourage the client to discuss this with the doctor or dietitian first.
6. 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
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, the best response by the HCA?
Answer Explain the HCA's concerns to client and otter alternatives
7. When reporting suspected abuse to DSHS, the HCA must
Answer describe the facts about what has been observed
8. A client's family member has taken several valuable items from
the client's home without permission. This could be a sign of
Answer financial exploitation
9. A client's care plan is important because it helps the HCA
Answer identify what personal care tasks the client needs
10. The HCA should wear gloves when
Answer providing care with chapped hands
11. You are a mandatory reporter of abuse for any vulnerable adult
Answer True
12. You need to know if your client has advanced directives and
where they are located
Answer True
13. A restraint can be used if the client says he or she is afraid of
falling
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10
Answers
1. Professional boundaries are necessary in caregiving because they
help the home care aid
Answer Keep a healthy relationship with the client
2. 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 provide services for the client
3. A client's daughter is visiting from out of town and asks the HCA
about her father's health. The best response is
Answer suggest the daughter ask her father directly about his health
4. An example of a restraint is
Answer dressing the client in clothing selected because it cannot be removed by the client
5. A client is on a special diet and wants to add some new foods to
the diet. The best response is
Answer encourage the client to discuss this with the doctor or dietitian first.
6. 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
1/
10
, the best response by the HCA?
Answer Explain the HCA's concerns to client and otter alternatives
7. When reporting suspected abuse to DSHS, the HCA must
Answer describe the facts about what has been observed
8. A client's family member has taken several valuable items from
the client's home without permission. This could be a sign of
Answer financial exploitation
9. A client's care plan is important because it helps the HCA
Answer identify what personal care tasks the client needs
10. The HCA should wear gloves when
Answer providing care with chapped hands
11. You are a mandatory reporter of abuse for any vulnerable adult
Answer True
12. You need to know if your client has advanced directives and
where they are located
Answer True
13. A restraint can be used if the client says he or she is afraid of
falling
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10
