HCA Written exAm Questions And AnsWers
PrACtiCe Questions WitH solutions neWest
2026/2027| AlreAdy GrAded A+
Professional boundaries are necessary in caregiving because they help the home care
aid - 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: - 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: - ANSWER-suggest the daughter ask her father directly
about his health
An example of a restraint is: - 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: - 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? -
ANSWER-Explain the HCA's concerns to client and offer alternatives
When reporting suspected abuse to DSHS, the HCA must: - 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: - ANSWER-financial exploitation
, A client's care plan is important because it helps the HCA: - ANSWER-identify what
personal care tasks the client needs
The HCA should wear gloves when - ANSWER-providing care with chapped hands
You are a mandatory reporter of abuse for any vulnerable adult - ANSWER-True
You need to know if your client has advanced directives and where they are located -
ANSWER-True
A restraint can be used if the client says he or she is afraid of falling - ANSWER-False
A client's right to decide what care he or she receives is protected by law - ANSWER-
True
Self-directed care tasks, done by an Individual Provider must be listed in their care plan
- ANSWER-True
A client's care plan is important because it helps you to - ANSWER-Know what
personal care tasks to do
It is important to understand a client's cultural background because - ANSWER-it
affects how you need to provide care
When cleaning up blood, wear gloves only if a client has a blood borne disease -
ANSWER-False
A client complaining of having a headache and feeling dizzy could be dehydration -
ANSWER-True
The HIV virus is hard to kill on household surfaces - ANSWER-False
PrACtiCe Questions WitH solutions neWest
2026/2027| AlreAdy GrAded A+
Professional boundaries are necessary in caregiving because they help the home care
aid - 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: - 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: - ANSWER-suggest the daughter ask her father directly
about his health
An example of a restraint is: - 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: - 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? -
ANSWER-Explain the HCA's concerns to client and offer alternatives
When reporting suspected abuse to DSHS, the HCA must: - 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: - ANSWER-financial exploitation
, A client's care plan is important because it helps the HCA: - ANSWER-identify what
personal care tasks the client needs
The HCA should wear gloves when - ANSWER-providing care with chapped hands
You are a mandatory reporter of abuse for any vulnerable adult - ANSWER-True
You need to know if your client has advanced directives and where they are located -
ANSWER-True
A restraint can be used if the client says he or she is afraid of falling - ANSWER-False
A client's right to decide what care he or she receives is protected by law - ANSWER-
True
Self-directed care tasks, done by an Individual Provider must be listed in their care plan
- ANSWER-True
A client's care plan is important because it helps you to - ANSWER-Know what
personal care tasks to do
It is important to understand a client's cultural background because - ANSWER-it
affects how you need to provide care
When cleaning up blood, wear gloves only if a client has a blood borne disease -
ANSWER-False
A client complaining of having a headache and feeling dizzy could be dehydration -
ANSWER-True
The HIV virus is hard to kill on household surfaces - ANSWER-False
