HCA100 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What is an example of beneficence? - 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? - answer -federal legislation that
applies to all canadians, regardless of where they live.
Explain a clients right to receive care in privacy - 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? - answer -no, visitors
must leave the room.
Who can you share information with about your client? - answer -you can share
information about a client with a nurse.
How can a client give informed consent? - answer -to give informed consent the client
must know all information relevant to he procedure
Define assault - 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 - answer -examples are threatening to tie down an
uncooperative client and threatening to touch someone's body without their consent
Define battery - 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? - 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? - 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 - answer -making false statements in print, writing, pictures or drawings.
What is reflective practice? - 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 - answer
-one purpose of the bc care aid registry is to protect vulnerable clients
List 3 services offered through healthcare - answer -1. Respite care
2. Ltc
3. Assisted living
How would you resolve or encounter a conflict with a coworker on your unit? - 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? - 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 - 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 - answer -hurting a persons self-esteem through insults is an
example of emotional abuse
Give an example of physical abuse - answer -if you see another hca pinch or push a
client is an example of physical abuse.
What is advanced care directive? - answer -advanced care directive is a legal
document about end-of-life care.
Define advanced care planning - 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? - answer -self-determination
Give an example of autonomy - 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? - answer -to be legally responsible
What is an example of beneficence? - 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? - answer -federal legislation that
applies to all canadians, regardless of where they live.
Explain a clients right to receive care in privacy - 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? - answer -no, visitors
must leave the room.
Who can you share information with about your client? - answer -you can share
information about a client with a nurse.
How can a client give informed consent? - answer -to give informed consent the client
must know all information relevant to he procedure
Define assault - 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 - answer -examples are threatening to tie down an
uncooperative client and threatening to touch someone's body without their consent
Define battery - 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? - 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? - 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 - answer -making false statements in print, writing, pictures or drawings.
What is reflective practice? - 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 - answer
-one purpose of the bc care aid registry is to protect vulnerable clients
List 3 services offered through healthcare - answer -1. Respite care
2. Ltc
3. Assisted living
How would you resolve or encounter a conflict with a coworker on your unit? - 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? - 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 - 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 - answer -hurting a persons self-esteem through insults is an
example of emotional abuse
Give an example of physical abuse - answer -if you see another hca pinch or push a
client is an example of physical abuse.
What is advanced care directive? - answer -advanced care directive is a legal
document about end-of-life care.
Define advanced care planning - 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? - answer -self-determination
Give an example of autonomy - 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? - answer -to be legally responsible
