HCA Skills Exam

HCA Skills Exam

Assist a client to walk - correct answers--1. Script
2. Wash hands
3. put on gloves
4. verbalize client is in proper body alignment
5. discuss destination
6. check that consumer is wearing non-skid shoes
7. ask client to move forward on seat before standing
8. check body position (position knees and feet)
9. stand on consumers effected side (if applicable)
10. ask them to place their hand on the chair arm
11. ask client to rock forward 3 times and push up from chair with arm
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12. walk with hand near clients back
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13. ask how they feel
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14. walk to designated destination
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15. have client stand with back to chair, back up until they can feel the chair on the back of t
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16. stand on affected side, ask them to reach hand back for chair arm
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17. on the count of three ease into chair
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18. ensure proper body alignment, remove gloves/wash hands, ask if you can get anything
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, ending script
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assisting a consumer with eating - correct answers--
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1. opening script, gather supplies, wash hands, gloves, proper body alignment
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2. ask if they would like a clothing protector
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3. sit to the side of them
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4. assist in taking a drink of water
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5. ask the client what they would like (applesauce or applesauce), assist in taking a bite *T
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ALK TO CLIENT DURING PROCESS
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6. ask if they would like a drink
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7. ask if they are ready for another bite
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8. ask if they would like a drink
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9. ask if they are ready for another bite (TOTAL OF 3 DRINKS AND 3 BITES)
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10. ask if you can wipe their mouth
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11. ask if you can remove clothing protector
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12. *verbalize* please remain upright for 20-
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30 minutes after the meal to prevent choking and promote proper digestion
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13. proper body alignment, clean up and disinfect, remove gloves and wash hands
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14. ask if you can get them anything, closing script
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, body mechanics - correct answers--
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plan and review your lift, maintain a wide base of support, use your legs and keep your bac
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k straight, turn your whole body, stay close to the person or object,
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catheter care - correct answers-- 2 2 2 2


1. opening script, gather supplies, wash hands, put on FIRST pair of gloves, proper body al
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ignment
2. cover client with privacy towel
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3. place 1st chex pad under the penis between the catheter tubing and skin
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4. inspect tubing for kinks (MAKE SURE URINARY BAG IS LOWER THAN THE BLADDE
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5. fold section of privacy towel back
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6. have consumer check water temperature
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7. wet washcloth and apply soap causing a lather
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8. hold catheter tubing at tip of penis, clean first 4 inches of tubing using a downward motio
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n using all 4 corners
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9. get washcloth wet, rinse catheter tubing using all 4 corners
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10. pat dry genital area and catheter tubing
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11. check catheter for kinks, make sure urinary bag is lower than the bladder
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12. remove bed protector and place it in trash, cover exposed area
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13. REMOVE GLOVES and put on 2nd pair
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14. remove privacy towel and replace covers
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15. ensure proper body alignment, clean up and disinfect items, remove gloves and wash
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16. ask if you can get the client anything, closing script
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Cleaning and Disinfecting - correct answers--clean with soap and water first, then use:
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1 teaspoon of bleach per 1 gallon of water (cool water temperature)
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Cleaning and storing dentures - correct answers--
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1. opening script, gather supplies (put all on dirty side), wash hands, gloves, ensure client i
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s in proper body alignment
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2. line sink with wash cloth (v shape)
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3. put one wash cloth on each side of the sink
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4. ask consumer to hand you dentures
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5. *verbalize* inspect dentures for cracks and dents
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6. rinse dentures with cool water
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7. wet toothbrush, apply denture toothpaste
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8. rinse dentures to remove toothpaste
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9. place dentures on clean towel
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10. repeat on other set of dentures
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11. rinse and place denture storage container on clean towel
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12. put clean cool water in denture storage cup, remove first set of gloves, turn off water an
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d put on 2nd pair of gloves
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13. put dentures in storage container, walk back to consumer
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