HCA Exam 2023-2024 Questions &
Answers Already Solved(RATED A=)
Who should you call in case of abuse? - ANSWERSDSHS 1-866-END-HARM, 911,
APS, ALTC, DDA, CPS, and case manager
What are some rights for consumers? - ANSWERSRight to be free from abuse, to make
choices, to privacy, and confidentiality
What are the steps of the problem solving process? - ANSWERSExplain, offer
alternatives, report and document
What reasons should you call 911? - ANSWERSBloods, guts and gore
What are the forms of abuse? - ANSWERSPhysical, sexual, mental, neglect,
abandonment, and financial exploitation.
When is it mandatory to report? - ANSWERSWhen signs of abuse are present
When report abuse, what should you include? - ANSWERSName, address, age, what
type of abuse, time of abuse, abuser, and personal info.
What is self neglect? - ANSWERSRefusing goods or service that improve physical and
mental health, well-being, and safety
Who should you report to when there is signs of self neglect? - ANSWERSCase
manager
What is a restraint? - ANSWERSA device or action that limits consumers against their
will
An HCAS role is... - ANSWERSTo assist in maintaining safety, independence, and
dignity
What is the purpose of the care team? - ANSWERSProvides care and support the well
being and needs of a consumer
What is a baseline? - ANSWERSThe client's "normal" level of function
How should you observe changes? - ANSWERSCompare to baseline, make regular
observations, and use your senses
, What is the care plan? - ANSWERSOutlines the care team, identifies baseline, and
gives activities to support comsumer.
What are Activities of daily living - ANSWERSActivities including the body
What are instrumental activities of daily living? - ANSWERSActivities that are outside of
the body exp. Meal prep
What are four components for good communication? - ANSWERSPay attention,
understand, respond, and clarify
What is objective reporting? - ANSWERSDocumenting facts or words exactly as you
observe them
What is subjective reporting? - ANSWERSDocumenting your opinion or interpretation
as you observe them
When there is distractions in communication, what should you do? -
ANSWERSUnderstand the distraction, be respectful and use respectful body language.
In what way might a client Express pain non verbally? - ANSWERSMoaning, crying,
clenching fists, or grinding teeth
In what way might a client Express confusion non verbally? - ANSWERSGive answers
that dont make sense, ask the same question, using wrong name, and not remembering
correct words.
What are four situations where you should problem solve? - ANSWERSA poor choice,
refuse care, safety hazard concern, and asked to do something not in the care plan.
What is infection control? - ANSWERSStopping germs from spreading and causing
infection.
What is a pathogen? - ANSWERSAny germ that causes disease
What are immunizations? - ANSWERSVaccinations or injections that protect against
specific diseases.
What are the main immunizations? - ANSWERSMMR and V. Measles, mumps, rubella
and varicella.
What Are four ways germs come into contact with a consumer? - ANSWERSDirect
contact, indirect contact, airborne, and droplet.
Answers Already Solved(RATED A=)
Who should you call in case of abuse? - ANSWERSDSHS 1-866-END-HARM, 911,
APS, ALTC, DDA, CPS, and case manager
What are some rights for consumers? - ANSWERSRight to be free from abuse, to make
choices, to privacy, and confidentiality
What are the steps of the problem solving process? - ANSWERSExplain, offer
alternatives, report and document
What reasons should you call 911? - ANSWERSBloods, guts and gore
What are the forms of abuse? - ANSWERSPhysical, sexual, mental, neglect,
abandonment, and financial exploitation.
When is it mandatory to report? - ANSWERSWhen signs of abuse are present
When report abuse, what should you include? - ANSWERSName, address, age, what
type of abuse, time of abuse, abuser, and personal info.
What is self neglect? - ANSWERSRefusing goods or service that improve physical and
mental health, well-being, and safety
Who should you report to when there is signs of self neglect? - ANSWERSCase
manager
What is a restraint? - ANSWERSA device or action that limits consumers against their
will
An HCAS role is... - ANSWERSTo assist in maintaining safety, independence, and
dignity
What is the purpose of the care team? - ANSWERSProvides care and support the well
being and needs of a consumer
What is a baseline? - ANSWERSThe client's "normal" level of function
How should you observe changes? - ANSWERSCompare to baseline, make regular
observations, and use your senses
, What is the care plan? - ANSWERSOutlines the care team, identifies baseline, and
gives activities to support comsumer.
What are Activities of daily living - ANSWERSActivities including the body
What are instrumental activities of daily living? - ANSWERSActivities that are outside of
the body exp. Meal prep
What are four components for good communication? - ANSWERSPay attention,
understand, respond, and clarify
What is objective reporting? - ANSWERSDocumenting facts or words exactly as you
observe them
What is subjective reporting? - ANSWERSDocumenting your opinion or interpretation
as you observe them
When there is distractions in communication, what should you do? -
ANSWERSUnderstand the distraction, be respectful and use respectful body language.
In what way might a client Express pain non verbally? - ANSWERSMoaning, crying,
clenching fists, or grinding teeth
In what way might a client Express confusion non verbally? - ANSWERSGive answers
that dont make sense, ask the same question, using wrong name, and not remembering
correct words.
What are four situations where you should problem solve? - ANSWERSA poor choice,
refuse care, safety hazard concern, and asked to do something not in the care plan.
What is infection control? - ANSWERSStopping germs from spreading and causing
infection.
What is a pathogen? - ANSWERSAny germ that causes disease
What are immunizations? - ANSWERSVaccinations or injections that protect against
specific diseases.
What are the main immunizations? - ANSWERSMMR and V. Measles, mumps, rubella
and varicella.
What Are four ways germs come into contact with a consumer? - ANSWERSDirect
contact, indirect contact, airborne, and droplet.
