HCA Written Exam (Already Passed!)

Professional boundaries are necessary in caregiving because they help the home care aid correct answers Keep a healthy relationship with the client A client's son asks the home care aide to do the family's laundry along with the client's. The HCA should: correct answers Explain that the HCA can only provide services for the client A client's daughter is visiting from out of town and asks the HCA about her father's health. The best response is: correct answers suggest the daughter ask her father directly about his health An example of a restraint is: correct answers dressing the client in clothing selected because it cannot be removed by the client A client is on a special diet and wants to add some new foods to the diet. The best response is: correct answers encourage the client to discuss this with the doctor or dietitian first. A client is feeling very weak today but wants to take a tub bath. The HCA is concerned about the client's risk of falling in tub. What is the best response by the HCA? correct answers Explain the HCA's concerns to client and offer alternatives When reporting suspected abuse to DSHS, the HCA must: correct answers describe the facts about what has been observed A client's family member has taken several valuable items from the client's home without permission. This could be a sign of: correct answers financial exploitation A client's care plan is important because it helps the HCA: correct answers identify what personal care tasks the client needs The HCA should wear gloves when correct answers providing care with chapped hands You are a mandatory reporter of abuse for any vulnerable adult correct answers True You need to know if your client has advanced directives and where they are located correct answers True A restraint can be used if the client says he or she is afraid of falling correct answers False A client's right to decide what care he or she receives is protected by law correct answers True Self-directed care tasks, done by an Individual Provider must be listed in their care plan correct answers True A client's care plan is important because it helps you to correct answers Know what personal care tasks to do