HCA FINAL PAPER 2026 EXAM Q AND A
STUDY GUIDE COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
●● 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.
Answer: Listen respectfully and limit responses
●● How should you respond to dying client crying.
Answer: Allow them to talk about fears and concerns
●● How can you encourage communication with a depressed person that
does not want to talk to you.
Answer: Encourage small talk
●● Signs of substance abuse.
Answer: Unsteady gait, secretive, personality changes
, ●● What to do when a patient is on meds and develops a rash.
Answer: Stop use of the med and notify your supervisor
●● What should you do if a baby continues to cry after care is given, has
a fever and will not take in fluid.
Answer: Notify your supervisor
●● Define Normal respirations in an adult.
Answer: 12-24/min, quiet and effortless, regular
●● Most common method of taking an adult's pulse.
Answer: Radial, with fingertips
●● Baby's pulse respirations in comparison to an adult's.
Answer: Faster
●● Why is special leg and foot care necessary with diabetes.
Answer: Often develop circulatory problems
●● HCA duties.
Answer: Provide personal care, emotional support, and housekeeping
services
STUDY GUIDE COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
●● 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.
Answer: Listen respectfully and limit responses
●● How should you respond to dying client crying.
Answer: Allow them to talk about fears and concerns
●● How can you encourage communication with a depressed person that
does not want to talk to you.
Answer: Encourage small talk
●● Signs of substance abuse.
Answer: Unsteady gait, secretive, personality changes
, ●● What to do when a patient is on meds and develops a rash.
Answer: Stop use of the med and notify your supervisor
●● What should you do if a baby continues to cry after care is given, has
a fever and will not take in fluid.
Answer: Notify your supervisor
●● Define Normal respirations in an adult.
Answer: 12-24/min, quiet and effortless, regular
●● Most common method of taking an adult's pulse.
Answer: Radial, with fingertips
●● Baby's pulse respirations in comparison to an adult's.
Answer: Faster
●● Why is special leg and foot care necessary with diabetes.
Answer: Often develop circulatory problems
●● HCA duties.
Answer: Provide personal care, emotional support, and housekeeping
services
