HCA Washington Skills Exam Questions
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Handwashing - ANSWERS1. wet hands and wrists under running water to begin
cleansing
2. apply soap to hands to begin washing
3. lather all surfaces of hands and to wrists
4. use friction rubbing soapy hands together for a minimum of 20 seconds
5. rinse hands and wrists under running water to remove soap
6. keep hands pointed downward while washing and rinsing
7. use clean dry paper towel to dry hands and wrists
8. confine drying to areas washed
9. use paper towel to turn water off after hands cleansed
10. dispose of used paper towel in trash
11. end procedure with clean hands avoiding contamination (e.g., direct contract with
faucet controls, paper towel dispenser, sink or trash can)
Common Care Practices - ANSWERS1. identify self to the client when beginning care
2. use infection control measures and Standard Precautions to protect the client and the
HCA throughout procedure
3. promote client's social and human needs throughout procedure
4. promote client's rights throughout procedure
5. promote client's safety throughout procedure
6. promote client's comfort throughout procedure
7. leave common use items within client's reach at end of care (e.g., phone, glasses,
remote, tissues, glass of water)
Feed a Client - ANSWERS1. identify self to client when beginning care
2. ensure client is sitting upright in chair before begins feeding?
3. sit to feed the client
4. offer the client fluid to drink during the meal
5. talk to client during meal
6. wait to offer another bite of food or fluid to drink until client swallowed or client's
mount is ensured empty
7. alternate the type of food offered with bites or ask about client's preference for each
bite
8. limit the amount of food on fork or spoon to provide as bite-size
, 9. leave the client with a clean mouth area at the end of the skill
10. offer or apply clothing protector before beginning skill and remove before completing
procedure
11. leave overbed table clean and dry and cleared of meal items (e.g. food, dishes,
tableware) at end of the procedure?
12. dispose of clothing protector (if used) and trash appropriately
13. use infection control measures and Standard Precautions to protect the client and
the HCA throughout procedure
14. promote client's social and human needs throughout procedure
15. promote client's rights throughout procedure
16. promote client's safety throughout procedure
17. promote client's comfort throughout procedure
18. leave common use items within client's reach at end of care (e.g. phone, glasses,
remote, tissues, glass of water)
Help a Client to Walk - ANSWERS1. identify self to the client when beginning care
2. explain walking destination before the client begins walking
3. have client lean forward on the seat of the chair before standing
4. cue client to push up with arms from chair to stand
5. prepare client for standing by positioning knees at 90 degree angle with feet flat on
floor
6. place hand on client's arm, back or waist when client stands
7. cue client to stand
8. walk slightly behind and to one side of client while walking
9. ambulate client the required distance
10. ask how client feels after standing or while walking
11. cue positioning before client sits, with legs centered against seat of chair for safe
seating
12. cue client to reach for chair before sitting
13. place hand on client's arm, back, or waist when client sits
14. leave client sitting safely in chair with hips against the back of seat
15. use infection control measures and Standard Precautions to protect the client and
the HCA throughout procedure
16. promote client's social and human needs throughout procedure
17. promote client's rights throughout procedure
18. promote client's safety throughout procedure
19. promote client's comfort throughout procedure
20. leave common use items within client's reach at end of care (e.g. phone, glasses,
remote, tissues, glass of water)?
Help a Client Take Medication - ANSWERS1. identify self to client when beginning care
2. check client's medication schedule
3. advise client it is time to take medicine
4. select the medication labeled with the client's name
5. select the correct medication bottle
6. review the medication label before removing medication from the bottle
& Answers Already Passed
Handwashing - ANSWERS1. wet hands and wrists under running water to begin
cleansing
2. apply soap to hands to begin washing
3. lather all surfaces of hands and to wrists
4. use friction rubbing soapy hands together for a minimum of 20 seconds
5. rinse hands and wrists under running water to remove soap
6. keep hands pointed downward while washing and rinsing
7. use clean dry paper towel to dry hands and wrists
8. confine drying to areas washed
9. use paper towel to turn water off after hands cleansed
10. dispose of used paper towel in trash
11. end procedure with clean hands avoiding contamination (e.g., direct contract with
faucet controls, paper towel dispenser, sink or trash can)
Common Care Practices - ANSWERS1. identify self to the client when beginning care
2. use infection control measures and Standard Precautions to protect the client and the
HCA throughout procedure
3. promote client's social and human needs throughout procedure
4. promote client's rights throughout procedure
5. promote client's safety throughout procedure
6. promote client's comfort throughout procedure
7. leave common use items within client's reach at end of care (e.g., phone, glasses,
remote, tissues, glass of water)
Feed a Client - ANSWERS1. identify self to client when beginning care
2. ensure client is sitting upright in chair before begins feeding?
3. sit to feed the client
4. offer the client fluid to drink during the meal
5. talk to client during meal
6. wait to offer another bite of food or fluid to drink until client swallowed or client's
mount is ensured empty
7. alternate the type of food offered with bites or ask about client's preference for each
bite
8. limit the amount of food on fork or spoon to provide as bite-size
, 9. leave the client with a clean mouth area at the end of the skill
10. offer or apply clothing protector before beginning skill and remove before completing
procedure
11. leave overbed table clean and dry and cleared of meal items (e.g. food, dishes,
tableware) at end of the procedure?
12. dispose of clothing protector (if used) and trash appropriately
13. use infection control measures and Standard Precautions to protect the client and
the HCA throughout procedure
14. promote client's social and human needs throughout procedure
15. promote client's rights throughout procedure
16. promote client's safety throughout procedure
17. promote client's comfort throughout procedure
18. leave common use items within client's reach at end of care (e.g. phone, glasses,
remote, tissues, glass of water)
Help a Client to Walk - ANSWERS1. identify self to the client when beginning care
2. explain walking destination before the client begins walking
3. have client lean forward on the seat of the chair before standing
4. cue client to push up with arms from chair to stand
5. prepare client for standing by positioning knees at 90 degree angle with feet flat on
floor
6. place hand on client's arm, back or waist when client stands
7. cue client to stand
8. walk slightly behind and to one side of client while walking
9. ambulate client the required distance
10. ask how client feels after standing or while walking
11. cue positioning before client sits, with legs centered against seat of chair for safe
seating
12. cue client to reach for chair before sitting
13. place hand on client's arm, back, or waist when client sits
14. leave client sitting safely in chair with hips against the back of seat
15. use infection control measures and Standard Precautions to protect the client and
the HCA throughout procedure
16. promote client's social and human needs throughout procedure
17. promote client's rights throughout procedure
18. promote client's safety throughout procedure
19. promote client's comfort throughout procedure
20. leave common use items within client's reach at end of care (e.g. phone, glasses,
remote, tissues, glass of water)?
Help a Client Take Medication - ANSWERS1. identify self to client when beginning care
2. check client's medication schedule
3. advise client it is time to take medicine
4. select the medication labeled with the client's name
5. select the correct medication bottle
6. review the medication label before removing medication from the bottle
