HCA Written Exam 2026 Questions and
Answers
Professional boundaries are necessary in caregiving because they help the home
care aid - Correct answer-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 answer-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 answer-suggest the daughter ask her father
directly about his health
An example of a restraint is: - Correct answer-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 answer-encourage the client to discuss this with the doctor or
dietitian first.
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, 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 answer-Explain the HCA's concerns to client and offer alternatives
When reporting suspected abuse to DSHS, the HCA must: - Correct answer-
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 answer-financial exploitation
A client's care plan is important because it helps the HCA: - Correct answer-
identify what personal care tasks the client needs
The HCA should wear gloves when - Correct answer-providing care with chapped
hands
You are a mandatory reporter of abuse for any vulnerable adult - Correct answer-
True
You need to know if your client has advanced directives and where they are located
- Correct answer-True
A restraint can be used if the client says he or she is afraid of falling - Correct
answer-False
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Answers
Professional boundaries are necessary in caregiving because they help the home
care aid - Correct answer-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 answer-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 answer-suggest the daughter ask her father
directly about his health
An example of a restraint is: - Correct answer-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 answer-encourage the client to discuss this with the doctor or
dietitian first.
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, 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 answer-Explain the HCA's concerns to client and offer alternatives
When reporting suspected abuse to DSHS, the HCA must: - Correct answer-
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 answer-financial exploitation
A client's care plan is important because it helps the HCA: - Correct answer-
identify what personal care tasks the client needs
The HCA should wear gloves when - Correct answer-providing care with chapped
hands
You are a mandatory reporter of abuse for any vulnerable adult - Correct answer-
True
You need to know if your client has advanced directives and where they are located
- Correct answer-True
A restraint can be used if the client says he or she is afraid of falling - Correct
answer-False
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