Practice Exam - HCA/CNA
All of the following are considered healthy lifting practices except - (correct Answer) - Squat as low as
possible to pick up an object
Which of the following words would not be considered age - appropriate? - (correct Answer) - Diapers
True or False: Fred has fallen four times this month, which is unusual for him. However, there is no need
to notify his physician because this is a normal part of aging - (correct Answer) - False
A group of older adults that is at increased risk of dehydration is - (correct Answer) - Older adults with
dementia
True or False: Sheets that fit too tight and recliners that clients are unable to get out of are considered
restraints - (correct Answer) - True
What steps should you take if you suspect your client is being abused? - (correct Answer) - Ensure you
and your client are safe, call law enforcement if necessary, report to APS, document
Referring to Mrs. Terry as a "stroke victim" - (correct Answer) - Is not a good example of person-centered
language
What does the acronym RACE stand for in the context of a fire? - (correct Answer) - Rescue, Alert,
Contain, Extinguish
Which of the following communication methods are likely to result in misinterpretation of intended
communication? - (correct Answer) - High pitch, loud volume, and fast speed of speech
If a client's last days come before a person-centered care plan can be completed the care facility should -
(correct Answer) - As the client's representative what the client would want
What does PPE stand for? - (correct Answer) - Personal Protective Equipment
A meaningful life for a client is determined by - (correct Answer) - The client
If a client starts to fall during assistance with ambulation, the best thing a care team member can do is to
- (correct Answer) - Bend her knees and lower the client to the floor
What is the first step in assisting with self administration of medications? - (correct Answer) - Look at the
MAR to identify the medication to be administered
The presence for malnutrition can increase the risk for - (correct Answer) - Dying
One of the barriers in diagnosing HIV is - (correct Answer) - It can be years before the serious symptoms
appear
True or False: Care must be provided in a manner that protects the person's privacy - (correct Answer) -
True
, When assisting a client with dementia with eating, your goal is to - (correct Answer) - Use techniques to
assist the person to eat and drink independently
When a change of condition is noticed, it is important to - (correct Answer) - Notify the supervisor or
nurse
Gary is a man who weighs 250 pounds and you are a 130-pound care team member. He usually can walk
and transfer to the toilet independently, but today he doesn't feel well and is complaining about feeling
dizzy. When you arrive, he asks you to help him get to the bathroom. You should - (correct Answer) - Get
another direct care staff person to assist you so Gary will have two people in case he gets dizzy
As a care team member, you are always on time and complete all duties and tasks as assigned. You keep
your obligations and promises. This quality is called - (correct Answer) - Dependability
True or False: Authorized staff are staff who have completed the required training to assist clients with
self-administration - (correct Answer) - True
A very important part of assisting a person to bathe is - (correct Answer) - Making sure the person is
draped with a towel
Ambulation is another word for - (correct Answer) - Walking
Verbal cues are helpful for a client who has difficulty remembering. You can give verbal cues one at a
time. When assisting a client with meals it is good to - (correct Answer) - Wait until the client has
finished one task before asking him to do another
What are the most common places for pressure injuries to form? - (correct Answer) - Lower back, hips,
heels, and ankles
Adverse drug reactions can occur - (correct Answer) - Due to lack of or insufficient documentation
Which of the following should you do when transferring a client to a wheelchair? - (correct Answer) -
Check the client's position in the wheelchair after the transfer is complete
True or False: Handwashing is the single best defense against the spread of disease - (correct Answer) -
True
What is the best definition of standard precautions? - (correct Answer) - Required practices to protect
from bloodborne pathogens
Which nonverbal behavior will NOT create a communication misunderstanding between the sender and
the receiver? - (correct Answer) - Making eye contact
The body's automatic stress detection process relies on - (correct Answer) - Sensory input and stored
memories
Undiagnosed pain, lighting and noise, and the attitude and training of caregivers can affect - (correct
Answer) - Distressed behaviors in people living with dementia
Your client Zelda is an avid reader, and you often share your paperback novels with her. This morning,
she asked you to bring her glasses because the pages of her book are very blurry and she thinks the
All of the following are considered healthy lifting practices except - (correct Answer) - Squat as low as
possible to pick up an object
Which of the following words would not be considered age - appropriate? - (correct Answer) - Diapers
True or False: Fred has fallen four times this month, which is unusual for him. However, there is no need
to notify his physician because this is a normal part of aging - (correct Answer) - False
A group of older adults that is at increased risk of dehydration is - (correct Answer) - Older adults with
dementia
True or False: Sheets that fit too tight and recliners that clients are unable to get out of are considered
restraints - (correct Answer) - True
What steps should you take if you suspect your client is being abused? - (correct Answer) - Ensure you
and your client are safe, call law enforcement if necessary, report to APS, document
Referring to Mrs. Terry as a "stroke victim" - (correct Answer) - Is not a good example of person-centered
language
What does the acronym RACE stand for in the context of a fire? - (correct Answer) - Rescue, Alert,
Contain, Extinguish
Which of the following communication methods are likely to result in misinterpretation of intended
communication? - (correct Answer) - High pitch, loud volume, and fast speed of speech
If a client's last days come before a person-centered care plan can be completed the care facility should -
(correct Answer) - As the client's representative what the client would want
What does PPE stand for? - (correct Answer) - Personal Protective Equipment
A meaningful life for a client is determined by - (correct Answer) - The client
If a client starts to fall during assistance with ambulation, the best thing a care team member can do is to
- (correct Answer) - Bend her knees and lower the client to the floor
What is the first step in assisting with self administration of medications? - (correct Answer) - Look at the
MAR to identify the medication to be administered
The presence for malnutrition can increase the risk for - (correct Answer) - Dying
One of the barriers in diagnosing HIV is - (correct Answer) - It can be years before the serious symptoms
appear
True or False: Care must be provided in a manner that protects the person's privacy - (correct Answer) -
True
, When assisting a client with dementia with eating, your goal is to - (correct Answer) - Use techniques to
assist the person to eat and drink independently
When a change of condition is noticed, it is important to - (correct Answer) - Notify the supervisor or
nurse
Gary is a man who weighs 250 pounds and you are a 130-pound care team member. He usually can walk
and transfer to the toilet independently, but today he doesn't feel well and is complaining about feeling
dizzy. When you arrive, he asks you to help him get to the bathroom. You should - (correct Answer) - Get
another direct care staff person to assist you so Gary will have two people in case he gets dizzy
As a care team member, you are always on time and complete all duties and tasks as assigned. You keep
your obligations and promises. This quality is called - (correct Answer) - Dependability
True or False: Authorized staff are staff who have completed the required training to assist clients with
self-administration - (correct Answer) - True
A very important part of assisting a person to bathe is - (correct Answer) - Making sure the person is
draped with a towel
Ambulation is another word for - (correct Answer) - Walking
Verbal cues are helpful for a client who has difficulty remembering. You can give verbal cues one at a
time. When assisting a client with meals it is good to - (correct Answer) - Wait until the client has
finished one task before asking him to do another
What are the most common places for pressure injuries to form? - (correct Answer) - Lower back, hips,
heels, and ankles
Adverse drug reactions can occur - (correct Answer) - Due to lack of or insufficient documentation
Which of the following should you do when transferring a client to a wheelchair? - (correct Answer) -
Check the client's position in the wheelchair after the transfer is complete
True or False: Handwashing is the single best defense against the spread of disease - (correct Answer) -
True
What is the best definition of standard precautions? - (correct Answer) - Required practices to protect
from bloodborne pathogens
Which nonverbal behavior will NOT create a communication misunderstanding between the sender and
the receiver? - (correct Answer) - Making eye contact
The body's automatic stress detection process relies on - (correct Answer) - Sensory input and stored
memories
Undiagnosed pain, lighting and noise, and the attitude and training of caregivers can affect - (correct
Answer) - Distressed behaviors in people living with dementia
Your client Zelda is an avid reader, and you often share your paperback novels with her. This morning,
she asked you to bring her glasses because the pages of her book are very blurry and she thinks the
