HCA100 Final EXAM
what is an example of beneficence? - (correct Answer) - If your client had a large BM and soiled their
clothing even though they do not have a scheduled bath that day, but you offer to give them a bath
What is the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms? - (correct Answer) - Federal legislation that
applies to all Canadians, regardless of where they live.
Explain a clients right to receive care in privacy - (correct Answer) - The right to privacy involves keeping
information about the client confidential, exposing only the body part involved in the treatment or
procedure, screening the client when giving care.
Is allowing visitors to remain in the room when care is given? - (correct Answer) - No, visitors must leave
the room.
Who can you share information with about your client? - (correct Answer) - You can share information
about a client with a nurse.
How can a client give informed consent? - (correct Answer) - To give informed consent the client must
know all information relevant to he procedure
What is advanced care directive? - (correct Answer) - Advanced care directive is a legal document about
end-of-life care.
Define advanced care planning - (correct Answer) - Advanced care planning is the plan initiated by the
person so that everyone is aware of their desire if they cannot make decisions for themselves
Autonomy is also called what? - (correct Answer) - Self-determination
Give an example of autonomy - (correct Answer) - Respecting a client's personal preferences or asking a
client what she would like to eat for dinner is respecting their right to autonomy.
To be liable is? - (correct Answer) - to be legally responsible
Give three examples while working as an HCA that could be examples of negligence? - (correct Answer) -
1. If a client's call-bell goes unanswered and the client is laying on sheets soaked with urine.
2. If an HCA fails to check the temperature of the bathwater and their client gets burned.
3. The client gets pressure sores from sitting in bed for extended periods of time
Define assault - (correct Answer) - intentionally attempting or threatening to touch a person's body
without the person's consent, causing the person to fear bodily harm.
give two examples of assault - (correct Answer) - Examples are threatening to tie down an uncooperative
client and threatening to touch someone's body without their consent
define battery - (correct Answer) - battery is the actual touching of a persons body without the persons
, consent.
How can you protect yourself from charges of assault and battery? - (correct Answer) - You can protect
yourself from a charge of assault or battery by explaining to the client what you are going to do and
getting consent.
What is the difference between delegated and assigned tasks? - (correct Answer) - A delegated task is
outside your basic training and role description whereas an assigned task is within your scope of practice
and job description - requires no extra training.
Define libel - (correct Answer) - Making false statements in print, writing, pictures or drawings.
What is reflective practice? - (correct Answer) - Taking the time to reflect on your practice, knowing your
strengths and challenges, acknowledging, and understanding feedback given to you by clients, clients
families and your team members
What is one purpose of your BC Care Aid and Community Health Worker Registry - (correct Answer) -
One purpose of the BC Care Aid Registry is to protect vulnerable clients
List 3 services offered through healthcare - (correct Answer) - 1. respite care
2. LTC
3. Assisted living
How would you resolve or encounter a conflict with a coworker on your unit? - (correct Answer) - You
can resolve a conflict by taking accountability for your actions or inactions - communicating with the "i"
method.
You can encounter conflict with another coworker if another HCA tries to give you a task and you tell
them no - this can encounter conflict.
How could you show your employer that you are a loyal employee? - (correct Answer) - 1.Being punctual
2. Being enthusiastic and motivated about work
3. Being competent with our skills as an HCA
4. Following proper dress code
Define and give an example of Abuse - (correct Answer) - Abuse is a physical or mental harm caused by
someone in a position of trust - an example could be a family member or caregiver
Define emotional abuse - (correct Answer) - Hurting a persons self-esteem through insults is an example
of emotional abuse
Give an example of physical abuse - (correct Answer) - If you see another HCA pinch or push a client is an
example of physical abuse.
If you see another HCA physically or sexually abusing a client what should you do? - (correct Answer) -
Report it to your supervisor
what is an example of beneficence? - (correct Answer) - If your client had a large BM and soiled their
clothing even though they do not have a scheduled bath that day, but you offer to give them a bath
What is the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms? - (correct Answer) - Federal legislation that
applies to all Canadians, regardless of where they live.
Explain a clients right to receive care in privacy - (correct Answer) - The right to privacy involves keeping
information about the client confidential, exposing only the body part involved in the treatment or
procedure, screening the client when giving care.
Is allowing visitors to remain in the room when care is given? - (correct Answer) - No, visitors must leave
the room.
Who can you share information with about your client? - (correct Answer) - You can share information
about a client with a nurse.
How can a client give informed consent? - (correct Answer) - To give informed consent the client must
know all information relevant to he procedure
What is advanced care directive? - (correct Answer) - Advanced care directive is a legal document about
end-of-life care.
Define advanced care planning - (correct Answer) - Advanced care planning is the plan initiated by the
person so that everyone is aware of their desire if they cannot make decisions for themselves
Autonomy is also called what? - (correct Answer) - Self-determination
Give an example of autonomy - (correct Answer) - Respecting a client's personal preferences or asking a
client what she would like to eat for dinner is respecting their right to autonomy.
To be liable is? - (correct Answer) - to be legally responsible
Give three examples while working as an HCA that could be examples of negligence? - (correct Answer) -
1. If a client's call-bell goes unanswered and the client is laying on sheets soaked with urine.
2. If an HCA fails to check the temperature of the bathwater and their client gets burned.
3. The client gets pressure sores from sitting in bed for extended periods of time
Define assault - (correct Answer) - intentionally attempting or threatening to touch a person's body
without the person's consent, causing the person to fear bodily harm.
give two examples of assault - (correct Answer) - Examples are threatening to tie down an uncooperative
client and threatening to touch someone's body without their consent
define battery - (correct Answer) - battery is the actual touching of a persons body without the persons
, consent.
How can you protect yourself from charges of assault and battery? - (correct Answer) - You can protect
yourself from a charge of assault or battery by explaining to the client what you are going to do and
getting consent.
What is the difference between delegated and assigned tasks? - (correct Answer) - A delegated task is
outside your basic training and role description whereas an assigned task is within your scope of practice
and job description - requires no extra training.
Define libel - (correct Answer) - Making false statements in print, writing, pictures or drawings.
What is reflective practice? - (correct Answer) - Taking the time to reflect on your practice, knowing your
strengths and challenges, acknowledging, and understanding feedback given to you by clients, clients
families and your team members
What is one purpose of your BC Care Aid and Community Health Worker Registry - (correct Answer) -
One purpose of the BC Care Aid Registry is to protect vulnerable clients
List 3 services offered through healthcare - (correct Answer) - 1. respite care
2. LTC
3. Assisted living
How would you resolve or encounter a conflict with a coworker on your unit? - (correct Answer) - You
can resolve a conflict by taking accountability for your actions or inactions - communicating with the "i"
method.
You can encounter conflict with another coworker if another HCA tries to give you a task and you tell
them no - this can encounter conflict.
How could you show your employer that you are a loyal employee? - (correct Answer) - 1.Being punctual
2. Being enthusiastic and motivated about work
3. Being competent with our skills as an HCA
4. Following proper dress code
Define and give an example of Abuse - (correct Answer) - Abuse is a physical or mental harm caused by
someone in a position of trust - an example could be a family member or caregiver
Define emotional abuse - (correct Answer) - Hurting a persons self-esteem through insults is an example
of emotional abuse
Give an example of physical abuse - (correct Answer) - If you see another HCA pinch or push a client is an
example of physical abuse.
If you see another HCA physically or sexually abusing a client what should you do? - (correct Answer) -
Report it to your supervisor
