HCA UPDATED 2026 EXAM SCRIPT QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS SCORED A+
✔✔A client complaining of having a headache and feeling dizzy could be dehydration -
✔✔True
✔✔The HIV virus is hard to kill on household surfaces - ✔✔False
✔✔Client's infected with HIV/Aids may not know they have the illness - ✔✔True
✔✔It is better to drag, not lift the client when helping to re position her in bed - ✔✔False
✔✔Infections may spread when work areas are not kept clean - ✔✔True
✔✔When looking at the label of a client's medication, you must verify if it is the correct
client, medication, dosage, and route - ✔✔True
✔✔An HCA's role in nurse delegation is to do a delegated task as trained by the client -
✔✔False
✔✔You should report a change in a client's condition or behaviour anytime you have
questions or concerns - ✔✔True
✔✔It is your reponsibility to come to work when scheduled and on time - ✔✔True
✔✔A client's legal rights are important because they - ✔✔Protect a client's freedom and
dignity
✔✔A relative of Mr. Timberlake has taken several valuable things from his house
without permission. This could be a sign of: - ✔✔Financial Exploitation
✔✔Which action could be helpful if you were experiencing grief and loss - ✔✔Talking
with someone who will listen
✔✔Any caregiver can assist with the medications in what way? - ✔✔Steadying a client's
wrists for drops, spray or lotions.
✔✔As a caregiver, what is the first thing you need to do in an emergency? - ✔✔Make
sure the client is safe
✔✔Your legal responsibility for reporting abuse begins as soon as you do what? -
✔✔Suspect abuse has happened
, ✔✔A behaviour that puts you at risks for HIV/AIDS could be - ✔✔Contact with infected
blood
✔✔Mr. Filmore has diabetes and has a new sore on his foot. You must: - ✔✔Report it to
your supervisor/case manager
✔✔Active listening to a client means - ✔✔Stop what you are doing and focus on him or
her
✔✔Clear, professional boundaries are important because they help you - ✔✔Keep a
healthy, ethical relationship with a client
✔✔As a caregiver, reading food labels helps you know - ✔✔if a food is healthy for a
client
✔✔Check a client's skin when? - ✔✔Whenever you do personal care
✔✔HIV/AIDS is cause by - ✔✔a blood borne virus
✔✔Mr. Yost wants hotdogs but is on a low-salt diet, you should tell him - ✔✔Why his
choices concern you and offer alternative
✔✔When a client is confined to a wheelchair , what should you tell them to prevent
pressure ulcers - ✔✔to shift their weight frequently
✔✔A client with dementia and becomes restless in the afternoon and tries to go outside.
How do you keep her safe without using a restraint? Have her..... - ✔✔Walk or pace in a
safe area
✔✔Mrs. Phillips continues to refuse to take her medications. You should do what? -
✔✔Report it to your case manager/supervisor
✔✔You notice your client has bruises on her arms and legs that can't be explained. You
must: - ✔✔Report this suspected abuse to DSHS immediately
✔✔A client that complains of dizziness, thirst, weakness, and confusion is showing
signs of - ✔✔Infection
and/or dehydration
✔✔Objectively reporting concerns about a client means you give what - ✔✔Only the
facts you observed
ANSWERS SCORED A+
✔✔A client complaining of having a headache and feeling dizzy could be dehydration -
✔✔True
✔✔The HIV virus is hard to kill on household surfaces - ✔✔False
✔✔Client's infected with HIV/Aids may not know they have the illness - ✔✔True
✔✔It is better to drag, not lift the client when helping to re position her in bed - ✔✔False
✔✔Infections may spread when work areas are not kept clean - ✔✔True
✔✔When looking at the label of a client's medication, you must verify if it is the correct
client, medication, dosage, and route - ✔✔True
✔✔An HCA's role in nurse delegation is to do a delegated task as trained by the client -
✔✔False
✔✔You should report a change in a client's condition or behaviour anytime you have
questions or concerns - ✔✔True
✔✔It is your reponsibility to come to work when scheduled and on time - ✔✔True
✔✔A client's legal rights are important because they - ✔✔Protect a client's freedom and
dignity
✔✔A relative of Mr. Timberlake has taken several valuable things from his house
without permission. This could be a sign of: - ✔✔Financial Exploitation
✔✔Which action could be helpful if you were experiencing grief and loss - ✔✔Talking
with someone who will listen
✔✔Any caregiver can assist with the medications in what way? - ✔✔Steadying a client's
wrists for drops, spray or lotions.
✔✔As a caregiver, what is the first thing you need to do in an emergency? - ✔✔Make
sure the client is safe
✔✔Your legal responsibility for reporting abuse begins as soon as you do what? -
✔✔Suspect abuse has happened
, ✔✔A behaviour that puts you at risks for HIV/AIDS could be - ✔✔Contact with infected
blood
✔✔Mr. Filmore has diabetes and has a new sore on his foot. You must: - ✔✔Report it to
your supervisor/case manager
✔✔Active listening to a client means - ✔✔Stop what you are doing and focus on him or
her
✔✔Clear, professional boundaries are important because they help you - ✔✔Keep a
healthy, ethical relationship with a client
✔✔As a caregiver, reading food labels helps you know - ✔✔if a food is healthy for a
client
✔✔Check a client's skin when? - ✔✔Whenever you do personal care
✔✔HIV/AIDS is cause by - ✔✔a blood borne virus
✔✔Mr. Yost wants hotdogs but is on a low-salt diet, you should tell him - ✔✔Why his
choices concern you and offer alternative
✔✔When a client is confined to a wheelchair , what should you tell them to prevent
pressure ulcers - ✔✔to shift their weight frequently
✔✔A client with dementia and becomes restless in the afternoon and tries to go outside.
How do you keep her safe without using a restraint? Have her..... - ✔✔Walk or pace in a
safe area
✔✔Mrs. Phillips continues to refuse to take her medications. You should do what? -
✔✔Report it to your case manager/supervisor
✔✔You notice your client has bruises on her arms and legs that can't be explained. You
must: - ✔✔Report this suspected abuse to DSHS immediately
✔✔A client that complains of dizziness, thirst, weakness, and confusion is showing
signs of - ✔✔Infection
and/or dehydration
✔✔Objectively reporting concerns about a client means you give what - ✔✔Only the
facts you observed
