HCA practice test questions and detailed correct answers

Identify the consumers preferences, believes, and values, and respect them. - correct answers When providing culturally appropriate care, the following is what would need to be done Using the word help - correct answers Promote a consumer's dignity, privacy, and independence by I am sorry, but I am NOT allowed to share that information with out my consumers permission. - correct answers If a person who is not on the care team asks you to share a consumer's confidential information, what should you say? Only share what is needed in the consumer's best interest - correct answers If confidential information about the consumer must be shared with another care team member Call 911 - correct answers If the consumer puts themselves in immediate danger and I am concerned my first step is Explain why you are concerned and generate options together that balance the consumer' choice with personal safety - correct answers If the consumer asks for help, with something that will put them in danger you should Reported as soon as possible to adult protective services at DSHS - correct answers Even with their family members suspected abuse should be Deserting or leaving a vulnerable adult or child without basic life necessities. - correct answers Abandonment Are who you contact in any suspicion of abuse - correct answers Adult Protective Services When a consumer truth is not to eat or drink anything - correct answers Self neglect Because not showing up for work could be considered abandonment and the consumer depends on you for personal care - correct answers Punctuality Intentionally putting a tray table in front of a consumer so they cannot get up - correct answers Physical restraint Is a better alternative than applying physical restraint to a consumer - correct answers Talking Observe and report any changes in baseline of consumer - correct answers An HCA'S one basic job is Consumers need of some assistance with movement between rooms but can mostly do the task on their own - correct answers Limited assistance Using the care plan as a guide to assist the consumer - correct answers Maintain healthy professional boundaries by Tell you what your job is and how to provide care - correct answers Care plan purpose Care plan - correct answers Where can you find a consumer's baseline Help you connect to the consumer - correct answers Maintain good eye contact People listed in the care plan - correct answers Only share consumer information with When documenting and reporting consumers behavior or changes and baseline - correct answers Be objective Are best handled when you remain calm and balanced - correct answers Difficult situations Means you stop what you are doing and focus on the speaker - correct answers Active listening When you're trying to clear up a misunderstanding - correct answers Reassurance is always good To work with the consumer to find a solution that best resolves the problem - correct answers The goal of problem solving is You want to prevent the spread of infection - correct answers Standard precautions are used because Is the most important procedure for prevention of the spread of infection from germs and viruses - correct answers effective hand washing Should be placed in a bag until ready to wash - correct answers Contaminate