HCAC 2025 EXAM WITH ALL CORRECT & 100%
VERIFIED ANSWERS|ALREADY GRADED A+
As a HHA you arrive at Mr. Walker's home, young grandson meets you at the door. You immediately
notice a strong chemical/ammonia smell and that the young man's behavior is not normal. You
should:
a. Make an excuse to go back to the car and promptly call the nursing supervisor about the unusual
odors and not feeling comfortable with the grandson's behavior
b. Go inside to meet the patient and ask what the smell could be
c. Act like nothing is unusual and finish the patient's care quickly
d. None of the above Correct answer-a
As a HHA, you must know the importance of monitoring skin when bathing a bed bound patient. To
improve skin conditions and avoid skin breakdown, the aide should:
a. Turn the patient at least every six hours
b. Massage the bony prominence areas vigorously
c. Keep skin clean and dry, free from urine and stool
d. Never apply moisture bather creams Correct answer-c
Why is the thumb NOT used when checking a client's pulse?
a. The flat part of the thumb is less sensitive then the flat part of other fingertips
b. The thumb can place too much pressure on the client's pulse
c. The thumb's pulse may be felt instead of the client's pulse
d. The thumb's tip is in a more awkward position than the other fingertips Correct answer-c
Washing hands must done properly to avoid germ transmission. Which of the following is a good
hand washing practice?
a. Wash hands with soap and water at least 15 seconds
b. Wash gloved hands instead of changing gloves between procedures
c. Wash hands with soap and water for a full three minutes
d. Use a paper towel to turn on the faucet before and after washing hands Correct answer-c
Elderly patients tend to have age-related changes in functioning of the digestive system. Which of
the following symptoms may occur?
a. Slower intestinal movement causing constipation
b. More gas and bloating
c. Decrease in appetite
d. All of the above Correct answer-d
How should the HHA respond if asked by the client's daughter about client's health?
a. Suggest the daughter ask her father directly about his health
b. Discuss what the RCA has been Involved with, such as doctor visits
c. Review the care plan and the client's progress with activities of daily living (ADL) with the daughter
Correct answer-a
Physical therapy is started on your client. Which of these statements about exercises is true?
a. if a client cannot talk, do not explain the exercises to the client
b. during exercises, all joints should be moved in all directions
c. when the client does not assist when the joint is moved through the range of motion, the exercise
is called active range of motion
, d. it is important to support body parts above and below the joints when they are being moved
during range of motion Correct answer-d
Professional boundaries are necessary in care giving because they help the home health aide:
a. avoid doing tasks that are unpleasant
b. keep a healthy relationship with the client
c. decide when the care plan should be followed Correct answer-b
During ambulation with a cane, Mrs. Morris suddenly lost balance and fell sideways to the floor. The
patient immediately complained of pain in one hip and leg. The aide should:
a. "Ask the patient to try to sit up
b. Assist the patient to roll onto the non-painful side
c. Place a pillow under the knees until help arrives
d. Call the nursing supervisor immediately but do not move the patient Correct answer-d
Following are patterns of normal bowel movement except:
a. Soft, formed brown stool
b. Thick liquid, black tarry stool
c. Passing stool twice a day
d. Passing stool every other day Correct answer-b
There may be occassions when clients express religious beliefs and the HHA does not agree with
those. What should the HHA do in those situations?
a. clients have a right to their own beliefs, which should be respected
b. clients should be told not to discuss their beliefs with aides
c. home health aides should explain their beliefs to clients
d. home health aides should pretend to have the same beliefs that clients have Correct answer-a
How long do you wait before taking an oral temperature when a client has been drinking fluids?
a. 10-15 minutes
b. 35-45 minutes
c. 5-10 minutes
d. 1-5 minutes Correct answer-b
What must the HHA do when reporting suspected abuse to DSHS?
a. get the client's approval
b. Inform the supervisor/case manager first
c. describe the facts about what has been observed Correct answer-c
The aide should immediately report to the registered nurse supervisor when an oral temperature is
above:
a. 98.6 degrees F (Fahrenheit)
b. 99.0 degrees F
c. 96.6 degrees F
d. 100.4 degrees F Correct answer-c
To prevent pressure sores in the elderly, you should:
a. change the client's position every two hours if they are unable to do so themselves
b. get the client out of bed if they are allowed to do so
c. ensure adequate nutrition with special emphasis on protein
d. all of the above Correct answer-d
VERIFIED ANSWERS|ALREADY GRADED A+
As a HHA you arrive at Mr. Walker's home, young grandson meets you at the door. You immediately
notice a strong chemical/ammonia smell and that the young man's behavior is not normal. You
should:
a. Make an excuse to go back to the car and promptly call the nursing supervisor about the unusual
odors and not feeling comfortable with the grandson's behavior
b. Go inside to meet the patient and ask what the smell could be
c. Act like nothing is unusual and finish the patient's care quickly
d. None of the above Correct answer-a
As a HHA, you must know the importance of monitoring skin when bathing a bed bound patient. To
improve skin conditions and avoid skin breakdown, the aide should:
a. Turn the patient at least every six hours
b. Massage the bony prominence areas vigorously
c. Keep skin clean and dry, free from urine and stool
d. Never apply moisture bather creams Correct answer-c
Why is the thumb NOT used when checking a client's pulse?
a. The flat part of the thumb is less sensitive then the flat part of other fingertips
b. The thumb can place too much pressure on the client's pulse
c. The thumb's pulse may be felt instead of the client's pulse
d. The thumb's tip is in a more awkward position than the other fingertips Correct answer-c
Washing hands must done properly to avoid germ transmission. Which of the following is a good
hand washing practice?
a. Wash hands with soap and water at least 15 seconds
b. Wash gloved hands instead of changing gloves between procedures
c. Wash hands with soap and water for a full three minutes
d. Use a paper towel to turn on the faucet before and after washing hands Correct answer-c
Elderly patients tend to have age-related changes in functioning of the digestive system. Which of
the following symptoms may occur?
a. Slower intestinal movement causing constipation
b. More gas and bloating
c. Decrease in appetite
d. All of the above Correct answer-d
How should the HHA respond if asked by the client's daughter about client's health?
a. Suggest the daughter ask her father directly about his health
b. Discuss what the RCA has been Involved with, such as doctor visits
c. Review the care plan and the client's progress with activities of daily living (ADL) with the daughter
Correct answer-a
Physical therapy is started on your client. Which of these statements about exercises is true?
a. if a client cannot talk, do not explain the exercises to the client
b. during exercises, all joints should be moved in all directions
c. when the client does not assist when the joint is moved through the range of motion, the exercise
is called active range of motion
, d. it is important to support body parts above and below the joints when they are being moved
during range of motion Correct answer-d
Professional boundaries are necessary in care giving because they help the home health aide:
a. avoid doing tasks that are unpleasant
b. keep a healthy relationship with the client
c. decide when the care plan should be followed Correct answer-b
During ambulation with a cane, Mrs. Morris suddenly lost balance and fell sideways to the floor. The
patient immediately complained of pain in one hip and leg. The aide should:
a. "Ask the patient to try to sit up
b. Assist the patient to roll onto the non-painful side
c. Place a pillow under the knees until help arrives
d. Call the nursing supervisor immediately but do not move the patient Correct answer-d
Following are patterns of normal bowel movement except:
a. Soft, formed brown stool
b. Thick liquid, black tarry stool
c. Passing stool twice a day
d. Passing stool every other day Correct answer-b
There may be occassions when clients express religious beliefs and the HHA does not agree with
those. What should the HHA do in those situations?
a. clients have a right to their own beliefs, which should be respected
b. clients should be told not to discuss their beliefs with aides
c. home health aides should explain their beliefs to clients
d. home health aides should pretend to have the same beliefs that clients have Correct answer-a
How long do you wait before taking an oral temperature when a client has been drinking fluids?
a. 10-15 minutes
b. 35-45 minutes
c. 5-10 minutes
d. 1-5 minutes Correct answer-b
What must the HHA do when reporting suspected abuse to DSHS?
a. get the client's approval
b. Inform the supervisor/case manager first
c. describe the facts about what has been observed Correct answer-c
The aide should immediately report to the registered nurse supervisor when an oral temperature is
above:
a. 98.6 degrees F (Fahrenheit)
b. 99.0 degrees F
c. 96.6 degrees F
d. 100.4 degrees F Correct answer-c
To prevent pressure sores in the elderly, you should:
a. change the client's position every two hours if they are unable to do so themselves
b. get the client out of bed if they are allowed to do so
c. ensure adequate nutrition with special emphasis on protein
d. all of the above Correct answer-d
