ALBERTA HCA PROVINCIAL EXAM – PRACTICE BANK
Alberta Health Care Aide
Provincial Exam Practice Bank – Versions 1–5 Style
720 Exam-Style Questions with Rationales
Aligned with Alberta HCA Competency Profile (2018) Blueprint
Role • Provision of Care • Collaborative Care • Communication • Life Span • Safety
Independent Study Resource – This practice bank is an independent educational resource and is NOT affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by
the Government of Alberta, Alberta Health, the Alberta HCA Directory, or the College of Licensed Practical Nurses and Health Care Aides of Alberta
(CLHA). All questions were independently developed for study purposes based on publicly available competency domains. Always use official
candidate handbooks and resources.
Section and Question Range Mapping
Sec Domain Questions Count
1 Domain 1 – HCA Role and Responsibility Q1-Q120 120
2 Domain 2 – Provision of Care Q121-Q240 120
3 Domain 3 – Collaborative Care Q241-Q360 120
4 Domain 4 – Communication Q361-Q480 120
5 Domain 5 – Health Across the Life Span Q481-Q600 120
6 Domain 6 – Safety Q601-Q720 120
TOTAL 720
Official Exam Reminder
100 multiple-choice questions • 2 hours • Closed book • Blueprint weights: Provision of Care 25–35%, Safety 16–20%
Study the Alberta HCA Competency Profile (2018) and official Candidate Handbook
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Section 1: Domain 1 – HCA Role and Responsibility
Q1: The primary focus of the Health Care Aide role is to:
A. Diagnose medical conditions
B. Provide person-centred support with activities of daily living under the care plan and
within scope [CORRECT]
C. Prescribe medications
D. Perform surgery
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: HCAs support clients with personal care and ADLs according to the care plan and their
competency profile.
Q2: Working within scope of practice means the HCA:
A. Performs any task requested by a family member
B. Performs only those activities they are educated, trained, and authorized to do
[CORRECT]
C. Ignores employer policies
D. Makes independent medical diagnoses
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Scope is defined by education, competency profile, legislation, and employer policies.
Q3: Confidentiality requires the HCA to:
A. Share client information freely on social media
B. Protect personal health information and share only with those who need to know for
care [CORRECT]
C. Discuss clients in public elevators
D. Leave charts open in public areas
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Privacy legislation and ethics require protection of client information.
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Q4: Professional boundaries help the HCA:
A. Become best friends with every client
B. Maintain a therapeutic, respectful relationship focused on the client’s needs
[CORRECT]
C. Accept large personal gifts regularly
D. Ignore the care plan
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Boundaries protect both client and caregiver and keep the relationship professional.
Q5: If an HCA is asked to perform a task outside their competence, they should:
A. Attempt it anyway
B. Decline and report according to policy so appropriate personnel can address the need
[CORRECT]
C. Ignore the request permanently
D. Ask a visitor to do it
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Safety requires staying within competence and escalating appropriately.
Q6: Documentation by an HCA should be:
A. Vague and delayed
B. Accurate, timely, objective, and completed according to employer policy [CORRECT]
C. Only verbal
D. Shared on personal devices
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Good documentation supports continuity and accountability.
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Q7: Person-centred care means:
A. Doing the same routine for every client
B. Respecting the client’s preferences, values, and participation in their care [CORRECT]
C. Ignoring cultural needs
D. Focusing only on tasks
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Person-centred care places the client’s needs and preferences at the centre.
Q8: An HCA notices a change in a client’s condition. The appropriate action is to:
A. Ignore it
B. Report the change promptly to the appropriate regulated professional according to
policy [CORRECT]
C. Diagnose the cause independently
D. Wait several days
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Reporting changes is a core safety responsibility.
Q9: Accountability for the HCA includes:
A. Blaming others for all errors
B. Taking responsibility for one’s actions and following policies and procedures
[CORRECT]
C. Working without any supervision ever
D. Refusing all feedback
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Accountability means owning actions and adhering to standards.
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Alberta Health Care Aide
Provincial Exam Practice Bank – Versions 1–5 Style
720 Exam-Style Questions with Rationales
Aligned with Alberta HCA Competency Profile (2018) Blueprint
Role • Provision of Care • Collaborative Care • Communication • Life Span • Safety
Independent Study Resource – This practice bank is an independent educational resource and is NOT affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by
the Government of Alberta, Alberta Health, the Alberta HCA Directory, or the College of Licensed Practical Nurses and Health Care Aides of Alberta
(CLHA). All questions were independently developed for study purposes based on publicly available competency domains. Always use official
candidate handbooks and resources.
Section and Question Range Mapping
Sec Domain Questions Count
1 Domain 1 – HCA Role and Responsibility Q1-Q120 120
2 Domain 2 – Provision of Care Q121-Q240 120
3 Domain 3 – Collaborative Care Q241-Q360 120
4 Domain 4 – Communication Q361-Q480 120
5 Domain 5 – Health Across the Life Span Q481-Q600 120
6 Domain 6 – Safety Q601-Q720 120
TOTAL 720
Official Exam Reminder
100 multiple-choice questions • 2 hours • Closed book • Blueprint weights: Provision of Care 25–35%, Safety 16–20%
Study the Alberta HCA Competency Profile (2018) and official Candidate Handbook
Alberta HCA Competency Domains Practice | Page 1
, ALBERTA HCA PROVINCIAL EXAM – PRACTICE BANK
Section 1: Domain 1 – HCA Role and Responsibility
Q1: The primary focus of the Health Care Aide role is to:
A. Diagnose medical conditions
B. Provide person-centred support with activities of daily living under the care plan and
within scope [CORRECT]
C. Prescribe medications
D. Perform surgery
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: HCAs support clients with personal care and ADLs according to the care plan and their
competency profile.
Q2: Working within scope of practice means the HCA:
A. Performs any task requested by a family member
B. Performs only those activities they are educated, trained, and authorized to do
[CORRECT]
C. Ignores employer policies
D. Makes independent medical diagnoses
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Scope is defined by education, competency profile, legislation, and employer policies.
Q3: Confidentiality requires the HCA to:
A. Share client information freely on social media
B. Protect personal health information and share only with those who need to know for
care [CORRECT]
C. Discuss clients in public elevators
D. Leave charts open in public areas
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Privacy legislation and ethics require protection of client information.
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Q4: Professional boundaries help the HCA:
A. Become best friends with every client
B. Maintain a therapeutic, respectful relationship focused on the client’s needs
[CORRECT]
C. Accept large personal gifts regularly
D. Ignore the care plan
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Boundaries protect both client and caregiver and keep the relationship professional.
Q5: If an HCA is asked to perform a task outside their competence, they should:
A. Attempt it anyway
B. Decline and report according to policy so appropriate personnel can address the need
[CORRECT]
C. Ignore the request permanently
D. Ask a visitor to do it
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Safety requires staying within competence and escalating appropriately.
Q6: Documentation by an HCA should be:
A. Vague and delayed
B. Accurate, timely, objective, and completed according to employer policy [CORRECT]
C. Only verbal
D. Shared on personal devices
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Good documentation supports continuity and accountability.
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Q7: Person-centred care means:
A. Doing the same routine for every client
B. Respecting the client’s preferences, values, and participation in their care [CORRECT]
C. Ignoring cultural needs
D. Focusing only on tasks
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Person-centred care places the client’s needs and preferences at the centre.
Q8: An HCA notices a change in a client’s condition. The appropriate action is to:
A. Ignore it
B. Report the change promptly to the appropriate regulated professional according to
policy [CORRECT]
C. Diagnose the cause independently
D. Wait several days
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Reporting changes is a core safety responsibility.
Q9: Accountability for the HCA includes:
A. Blaming others for all errors
B. Taking responsibility for one’s actions and following policies and procedures
[CORRECT]
C. Working without any supervision ever
D. Refusing all feedback
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Accountability means owning actions and adhering to standards.
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