HCA Written Exam question with answers
Professional boundaries are necessary in caregiving because they help the home care
aid - -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: - -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: - -suggest the daughter ask her father directly about his
health
-An example of a restraint is: - -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: - -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? - -Explain the HCA's concerns to client and offer alternatives
-When reporting suspected abuse to DSHS, the HCA must: - -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: - -financial exploitation
-A client's care plan is important because it helps the HCA: - -identify what personal
care tasks the client needs
-The HCA should wear gloves when - -providing care with chapped hands
-You are a mandatory reporter of abuse for any vulnerable adult - -True
-You need to know if your client has advanced directives and where they are located -
-True
-A restraint can be used if the client says he or she is afraid of falling - -False
-A client's right to decide what care he or she receives is protected by law - -True
-Self-directed care tasks, done by an Individual Provider must be listed in their care
plan - -True
-A client's care plan is important because it helps you to - -Know what personal care
tasks to do
Professional boundaries are necessary in caregiving because they help the home care
aid - -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: - -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: - -suggest the daughter ask her father directly about his
health
-An example of a restraint is: - -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: - -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? - -Explain the HCA's concerns to client and offer alternatives
-When reporting suspected abuse to DSHS, the HCA must: - -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: - -financial exploitation
-A client's care plan is important because it helps the HCA: - -identify what personal
care tasks the client needs
-The HCA should wear gloves when - -providing care with chapped hands
-You are a mandatory reporter of abuse for any vulnerable adult - -True
-You need to know if your client has advanced directives and where they are located -
-True
-A restraint can be used if the client says he or she is afraid of falling - -False
-A client's right to decide what care he or she receives is protected by law - -True
-Self-directed care tasks, done by an Individual Provider must be listed in their care
plan - -True
-A client's care plan is important because it helps you to - -Know what personal care
tasks to do
