2022 NEW HCA EXAM PRACTICE SOLUTION FOR A GRADER
STUDENT
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
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
STUDENT
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
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
