HCA Certification Training Questions
and Answers | Latest Version |
2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What is the correct action if a patient refuses medication?
A) Force them to take it
✔✔B) Respect the refusal and notify the nurse
C) Record it as given
D) Ignore it
Which of the following indicates proper patient identification before care?
A) Asking for room number
B) Guessing based on appearance
✔✔C) Verifying full name and date of birth
D) Asking family members only
What is the correct position for a patient during a blood pressure measurement?
A) Lying on stomach
✔✔B) Seated with feet flat and arm at heart level
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,C) Standing with legs crossed
D) Sitting on floor
Which step is essential when assisting a patient with ambulation?
A) Letting the patient hold a tray
✔✔B) Using a gait belt and providing support
C) Standing behind the patient without contact
D) Walking ahead of the patient
What is the correct action if you notice a patient fall?
A) Move them immediately
B) Call their family
✔✔C) Call for help and follow fall protocol
D) Leave the room to get supplies
Which of the following is the most important when documenting care?
A) Writing quickly
B) Using abbreviations freely
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,✔✔C) Recording accurate, complete, and timely information
D) Only recording if something goes wrong
Which PPE is necessary when exposure to blood is possible?
A) Hat only
✔✔B) Gloves, gown, and mask
C) Shoes only
D) No protection
Which of the following describes the correct way to measure a patient’s temperature orally?
A) Insert thermometer into the ear
B) Place under the tongue without cleaning
✔✔C) Place thermometer under tongue, follow manufacturer instructions, and clean before/after
D) Leave thermometer on a tray
Which of the following is a safe way to lift a patient?
A) Bending at the waist
✔✔B) Using proper body mechanics and asking for assistance if needed
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, C) Twisting while lifting
D) Holding the patient by the arms only
Which of the following actions promotes patient dignity during hygiene care?
A) Leaving the door open
✔✔B) Providing privacy and explaining procedures
C) Rushing to complete tasks
D) Talking about other patients
Which is the correct method for collecting a urine specimen?
A) Collecting from the floor
B) Asking the patient to pour urine in a cup without instructions
✔✔C) Using aseptic technique and labeling properly
D) Only recording output
Which is the first action if a patient shows signs of a medical emergency?
A) Panic
✔✔B) Stay calm, call for help, and follow emergency protocol
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and Answers | Latest Version |
2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What is the correct action if a patient refuses medication?
A) Force them to take it
✔✔B) Respect the refusal and notify the nurse
C) Record it as given
D) Ignore it
Which of the following indicates proper patient identification before care?
A) Asking for room number
B) Guessing based on appearance
✔✔C) Verifying full name and date of birth
D) Asking family members only
What is the correct position for a patient during a blood pressure measurement?
A) Lying on stomach
✔✔B) Seated with feet flat and arm at heart level
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,C) Standing with legs crossed
D) Sitting on floor
Which step is essential when assisting a patient with ambulation?
A) Letting the patient hold a tray
✔✔B) Using a gait belt and providing support
C) Standing behind the patient without contact
D) Walking ahead of the patient
What is the correct action if you notice a patient fall?
A) Move them immediately
B) Call their family
✔✔C) Call for help and follow fall protocol
D) Leave the room to get supplies
Which of the following is the most important when documenting care?
A) Writing quickly
B) Using abbreviations freely
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,✔✔C) Recording accurate, complete, and timely information
D) Only recording if something goes wrong
Which PPE is necessary when exposure to blood is possible?
A) Hat only
✔✔B) Gloves, gown, and mask
C) Shoes only
D) No protection
Which of the following describes the correct way to measure a patient’s temperature orally?
A) Insert thermometer into the ear
B) Place under the tongue without cleaning
✔✔C) Place thermometer under tongue, follow manufacturer instructions, and clean before/after
D) Leave thermometer on a tray
Which of the following is a safe way to lift a patient?
A) Bending at the waist
✔✔B) Using proper body mechanics and asking for assistance if needed
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, C) Twisting while lifting
D) Holding the patient by the arms only
Which of the following actions promotes patient dignity during hygiene care?
A) Leaving the door open
✔✔B) Providing privacy and explaining procedures
C) Rushing to complete tasks
D) Talking about other patients
Which is the correct method for collecting a urine specimen?
A) Collecting from the floor
B) Asking the patient to pour urine in a cup without instructions
✔✔C) Using aseptic technique and labeling properly
D) Only recording output
Which is the first action if a patient shows signs of a medical emergency?
A) Panic
✔✔B) Stay calm, call for help, and follow emergency protocol
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