HCA (Actual) Exam Graded A+
A behaviour that puts you at risks for HIV/AIDS could be - ANSWER-Contact with
infected blood
A client complaining of having a headache and feeling dizzy could be dehydration -
ANSWER-True
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? -
ANSWER-Explain the HCA's concerns to client and offer alternatives
A client is on a special diet and wants to add some new foods to the diet. The best
response is: - ANSWER-encourage the client to discuss this with the doctor or dietitian
first.
A client that complains of dizziness, thirst, weakness, and confusion is showing signs of
- ANSWER-Infection
and/or dehydration
A client with dementia and becomes restless in the afternoon and tries to go outside.
How do you keep her safe without using a restraint? Have her..... - ANSWER-Walk or
pace in a safe area
A client's care plan is important because it helps the HCA: - ANSWER-identify what
personal care tasks the client needs
A client's care plan is important because it helps you to - ANSWER-Know what personal
care tasks to do
A client's daughter is visiting from out of town and asks the HCA about her father's
health. The best response is: - ANSWER-suggest the daughter ask her father directly
about his health
A client's family member has taken several valuable items from the client's home
without permission. This could be a sign of: - ANSWER-financial exploitation
A client's legal rights are important because they - ANSWER-Protect a client's freedom
and dignity
A client's right to decide what care he or she receives is protected by law - ANSWER-
True
, A client's son asks the home care aide to do the family's laundry along with the client's.
The HCA should: - ANSWER-Explain that the HCA can only provide services for the
client
A relative of Mr. Timberlake has taken several valuable things from his house without
permission. This could be a sign of: - ANSWER-Financial Exploitation
A restraint can be used if the client says he or she is afraid of falling - ANSWER-False
Active listening to a client means - ANSWER-Stop what you are doing and focus on him
or her
An example of a restraint is: - ANSWER-dressing the client in clothing selected because
it cannot be removed by the client
An HCA's role in nurse delegation is to do a delegated task as trained by the client -
ANSWER-False
Any caregiver can assist with the medications in what way? - ANSWER-Steadying a
client's wrists for drops, spray or lotions.
As a caregiver, reading food labels helps you know - ANSWER-if a food is healthy for a
client
As a caregiver, what is the first thing you need to do in an emergency? - ANSWER-
Make sure the client is safe
Check a client's skin when? - ANSWER-Whenever you do personal care
Clear, professional boundaries are important because they help you - ANSWER-Keep a
healthy, ethical relationship with a client
Client's infected with HIV/Aids may not know they have the illness - ANSWER-True
HIV/AIDS is cause by - ANSWER-a blood borne virus
If an HCA has a sore throat or diarrhea, they should not prepare foods. why? -
ANSWER-Germs causing illnesses could also cause clients to get sick
If you have chapped hands, you must do what? - ANSWER-Where gloves
Infections may spread when work areas are not kept clean - ANSWER-True
It is better to drag, not lift the client when helping to re position her in bed - ANSWER-
False
A behaviour that puts you at risks for HIV/AIDS could be - ANSWER-Contact with
infected blood
A client complaining of having a headache and feeling dizzy could be dehydration -
ANSWER-True
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? -
ANSWER-Explain the HCA's concerns to client and offer alternatives
A client is on a special diet and wants to add some new foods to the diet. The best
response is: - ANSWER-encourage the client to discuss this with the doctor or dietitian
first.
A client that complains of dizziness, thirst, weakness, and confusion is showing signs of
- ANSWER-Infection
and/or dehydration
A client with dementia and becomes restless in the afternoon and tries to go outside.
How do you keep her safe without using a restraint? Have her..... - ANSWER-Walk or
pace in a safe area
A client's care plan is important because it helps the HCA: - ANSWER-identify what
personal care tasks the client needs
A client's care plan is important because it helps you to - ANSWER-Know what personal
care tasks to do
A client's daughter is visiting from out of town and asks the HCA about her father's
health. The best response is: - ANSWER-suggest the daughter ask her father directly
about his health
A client's family member has taken several valuable items from the client's home
without permission. This could be a sign of: - ANSWER-financial exploitation
A client's legal rights are important because they - ANSWER-Protect a client's freedom
and dignity
A client's right to decide what care he or she receives is protected by law - ANSWER-
True
, A client's son asks the home care aide to do the family's laundry along with the client's.
The HCA should: - ANSWER-Explain that the HCA can only provide services for the
client
A relative of Mr. Timberlake has taken several valuable things from his house without
permission. This could be a sign of: - ANSWER-Financial Exploitation
A restraint can be used if the client says he or she is afraid of falling - ANSWER-False
Active listening to a client means - ANSWER-Stop what you are doing and focus on him
or her
An example of a restraint is: - ANSWER-dressing the client in clothing selected because
it cannot be removed by the client
An HCA's role in nurse delegation is to do a delegated task as trained by the client -
ANSWER-False
Any caregiver can assist with the medications in what way? - ANSWER-Steadying a
client's wrists for drops, spray or lotions.
As a caregiver, reading food labels helps you know - ANSWER-if a food is healthy for a
client
As a caregiver, what is the first thing you need to do in an emergency? - ANSWER-
Make sure the client is safe
Check a client's skin when? - ANSWER-Whenever you do personal care
Clear, professional boundaries are important because they help you - ANSWER-Keep a
healthy, ethical relationship with a client
Client's infected with HIV/Aids may not know they have the illness - ANSWER-True
HIV/AIDS is cause by - ANSWER-a blood borne virus
If an HCA has a sore throat or diarrhea, they should not prepare foods. why? -
ANSWER-Germs causing illnesses could also cause clients to get sick
If you have chapped hands, you must do what? - ANSWER-Where gloves
Infections may spread when work areas are not kept clean - ANSWER-True
It is better to drag, not lift the client when helping to re position her in bed - ANSWER-
False
