HCA EXAM STUDY GUIDE 2026/2027
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A clinical registered dietitian nutritionist can become board certified in which of
the following specialty areas? - ANSWER All of the choices are correct.
Pediatric nutrition (CSP)
Gerontological nutrition (GSG)
Oncology nutrition (CSO)
In order to maintain a registered dietitian nutritionist status, a person must do
which of the following? - ANSWER Complete at least 75 credit hours of
continuing education every 5 years
Which of the following industries paid out nearly $60,000 in median annual wages
for dietitian and nutrition services in 2013? - ANSWER Outpatient/ambulatory
care, Long-term care
Which of the following work environments expect to continue to employ a large
number of registered dietitian nutritionists? - ANSWER Hospitals
Which of the following industries paid out the highest median annual wage for
dietitians and nutritionists in 2013? - ANSWER Food and nutrition management
, Experienced registered dietitian nutritionists may advance to which of the
following? - ANSWER All of the choices are correct.
Management positions
Become self-employed
Become sales representatives
True or False? Dietetic assistants may progress up the career ladder by completing
additional coursework and becoming eligible to take an entrance examination
given by the Dietary Managers Association to be promoted to dietary manager of a
food service. - ANSWER TRUE
True or False? Employment for registered dietitian nutritionists is projected to
increase with an emphasis on disease prevention. - ANSWER TRUE
Which of the following work environments would be appropriate for registered
dietitian nutritionists? - ANSWER All of the choices are correct.
Nursing care facility
Private practice
Hospitals
Consultant dietitians work under contract in which of the following environments?
- ANSWER All of the choices are correct.
They work with healthcare facilities.
They work with sports teams.
,They work for wellness programs.
Which of the following would be considered core competencies that are typically
covered during a brief period of on-the-job training for community health workers?
(Select all that apply.) - ANSWER Communication, Outreach Skills, Health
information specific to the job duties
True or False? Community health workers advocate for the health needs of
community members. - ANSWER TRUE
Which of the following areas employ the largest numbers of health educators? -
ANSWER Governments
True or False? Behavior analysts have recently seen an increase in recognition in
relation to the high number of children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders. -
ANSWER TRUE
True or False? In healthcare facilities, health educators help organize the
physician's schedule and facilitate the patient appointment times throughout the
daylight hours. - ANSWER FALSE
If a family member questions you about their loved one's condition how should
you respond - ANSWER Answer it honestly
body language - ANSWER The use of body, facial expressions and eyes for
communication
How should you deal with a client that has opinions/beliefs that conflict with
yours - ANSWER Listen respectfully and limit responses
, How should you respond to dying client crying - ANSWER Allow them to talk
about fears and concerns
How can you encourage communication with a depressed person that does not
want to talk to you - ANSWER Encourage small talk
Signs of substance abuse - ANSWER Unsteady gait, secretive, personality
changes
What to do when a patient is on meds and develops a rash - ANSWER Stop use of
the med and notify your supervisor
What should you do if a baby continues to cry after care is given, has a fever and
will not take in fluid - ANSWER Notify your supervisor
Define Normal respirations in an adult - ANSWER 12-24/min, quiet and
effortless, regular
Most common method of taking an adult's pulse - ANSWER Radial, with
fingertips
Baby's pulse respirations in comparison to an adult's - ANSWER Faster
Why is special leg and foot care necessary with diabetes - ANSWER Often
develop circulatory problems
HCA duties - ANSWER Provide personal care, emotional support, and
housekeeping services
COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
CORRECT ANSWERS ||
100% GUARANTEED PASS
<NEWEST VERSION>
A clinical registered dietitian nutritionist can become board certified in which of
the following specialty areas? - ANSWER All of the choices are correct.
Pediatric nutrition (CSP)
Gerontological nutrition (GSG)
Oncology nutrition (CSO)
In order to maintain a registered dietitian nutritionist status, a person must do
which of the following? - ANSWER Complete at least 75 credit hours of
continuing education every 5 years
Which of the following industries paid out nearly $60,000 in median annual wages
for dietitian and nutrition services in 2013? - ANSWER Outpatient/ambulatory
care, Long-term care
Which of the following work environments expect to continue to employ a large
number of registered dietitian nutritionists? - ANSWER Hospitals
Which of the following industries paid out the highest median annual wage for
dietitians and nutritionists in 2013? - ANSWER Food and nutrition management
, Experienced registered dietitian nutritionists may advance to which of the
following? - ANSWER All of the choices are correct.
Management positions
Become self-employed
Become sales representatives
True or False? Dietetic assistants may progress up the career ladder by completing
additional coursework and becoming eligible to take an entrance examination
given by the Dietary Managers Association to be promoted to dietary manager of a
food service. - ANSWER TRUE
True or False? Employment for registered dietitian nutritionists is projected to
increase with an emphasis on disease prevention. - ANSWER TRUE
Which of the following work environments would be appropriate for registered
dietitian nutritionists? - ANSWER All of the choices are correct.
Nursing care facility
Private practice
Hospitals
Consultant dietitians work under contract in which of the following environments?
- ANSWER All of the choices are correct.
They work with healthcare facilities.
They work with sports teams.
,They work for wellness programs.
Which of the following would be considered core competencies that are typically
covered during a brief period of on-the-job training for community health workers?
(Select all that apply.) - ANSWER Communication, Outreach Skills, Health
information specific to the job duties
True or False? Community health workers advocate for the health needs of
community members. - ANSWER TRUE
Which of the following areas employ the largest numbers of health educators? -
ANSWER Governments
True or False? Behavior analysts have recently seen an increase in recognition in
relation to the high number of children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders. -
ANSWER TRUE
True or False? In healthcare facilities, health educators help organize the
physician's schedule and facilitate the patient appointment times throughout the
daylight hours. - ANSWER FALSE
If a family member questions you about their loved one's condition how should
you respond - ANSWER Answer it honestly
body language - ANSWER The use of body, facial expressions and eyes for
communication
How should you deal with a client that has opinions/beliefs that conflict with
yours - ANSWER Listen respectfully and limit responses
, How should you respond to dying client crying - ANSWER Allow them to talk
about fears and concerns
How can you encourage communication with a depressed person that does not
want to talk to you - ANSWER Encourage small talk
Signs of substance abuse - ANSWER Unsteady gait, secretive, personality
changes
What to do when a patient is on meds and develops a rash - ANSWER Stop use of
the med and notify your supervisor
What should you do if a baby continues to cry after care is given, has a fever and
will not take in fluid - ANSWER Notify your supervisor
Define Normal respirations in an adult - ANSWER 12-24/min, quiet and
effortless, regular
Most common method of taking an adult's pulse - ANSWER Radial, with
fingertips
Baby's pulse respirations in comparison to an adult's - ANSWER Faster
Why is special leg and foot care necessary with diabetes - ANSWER Often
develop circulatory problems
HCA duties - ANSWER Provide personal care, emotional support, and
housekeeping services
