HCA 102 FINAL REVIEW 2026/2027 – HEALTHCARE ADMINISTRATION STUDY
GUIDE, PRACTICE QUESTIONS & EXAM PREP
am care - ANS ✔✔Routine care given in a site before lunch
aspiration - ANS ✔✔Inhalation of fluid or an object into the lungs
diabetes - ANS ✔✔A chronic condition resulting from a lack of insulin
Semi-fowler's - ANS ✔✔The head of the bed is elevated 30-45 degrees
NPO - ANS ✔✔The client cannot consume anything by mouth
dentures - ANS ✔✔Artificial teeth
preference - ANS ✔✔The right or act of choosing
antiperspirant - ANS ✔✔Product that reduces the amount of perspiration
wellness - ANS ✔✔Achieving the best health possible in all five dimensions of life
conflict - ANS ✔✔A clash between opposing interests and ideas
a square - ANS ✔✔A symbol that indicates how clothing may be dried
iron - ANS ✔✔Needed for red blood cells to carry oxygen
sclera - ANS ✔✔Whites of the eyes
defence mechanism - ANS ✔✔An unconscious reaction that blocks threatening feelings
absorption - ANS ✔✔The process by which nutrients pass through the intestinal wall into the
bloodstream
A circle - ANS ✔✔The symbol that indicates clothing needs to be dry-cleaned
thrombus - ANS ✔✔A blood clot
Acute illness - ANS ✔✔An illness that lasts for a relatively short period
alopecia - ANS ✔✔Hair loss
graduate - ANS ✔✔A container used to measure fluids
Anaphylactic shock - ANS ✔✔A life-threatening sensitivity to a substance that can be fatal
, expiry - ANS ✔✔The last date at which the product can be safely consumed
biofilm - ANS ✔✔A thin film that is made up of saliva and microbes that sticks to teeth and leads to
tooth decay
Foodborne illness - ANS ✔✔An illness caused by improperly cooked or stored food
stigma - ANS ✔✔A characteristic that marks a person as different or flawed
hirsutism - ANS ✔✔Excessive body hair
dignity - ANS ✔✔The state of feeling worthy, valued, and respected
mold - ANS ✔✔A microscopic fungal parasite
sebum - ANS ✔✔Oily secretions created by the sebaceous gland
disability - ANS ✔✔The loss of physical or mental function
DIPPS - ANS ✔✔Dignity, independence, individualized care, preferences, privacy, safety
closed bed - ANS ✔✔a bed completely made with the bedspread and blankets in place
open bed - ANS ✔✔bed made with linen folded down to the foot of the bed
occupied bed - ANS ✔✔a bed that is made while the patient is in bed
collect linen in the reverse order you will use it - ANS ✔✔1.pillowcases
2.blanket/comforter
3.incontinence pad
4.bottom sheet
roll soiled linen ______ from you - ANS ✔✔away
supine - ANS ✔✔lying flat on the back or face down
low-fowler's - ANS ✔✔15-30 degrees
semi-fowler's - ANS ✔✔30-45 degrees
high-fowler's - ANS ✔✔60-90 degrees
Trendelenburg position - ANS ✔✔the foot of the bed is raised and the head of the bed is lowered
reverse Trendelenburg position - ANS ✔✔The head of the bed is raised and the foot of the bed is
lowered
GUIDE, PRACTICE QUESTIONS & EXAM PREP
am care - ANS ✔✔Routine care given in a site before lunch
aspiration - ANS ✔✔Inhalation of fluid or an object into the lungs
diabetes - ANS ✔✔A chronic condition resulting from a lack of insulin
Semi-fowler's - ANS ✔✔The head of the bed is elevated 30-45 degrees
NPO - ANS ✔✔The client cannot consume anything by mouth
dentures - ANS ✔✔Artificial teeth
preference - ANS ✔✔The right or act of choosing
antiperspirant - ANS ✔✔Product that reduces the amount of perspiration
wellness - ANS ✔✔Achieving the best health possible in all five dimensions of life
conflict - ANS ✔✔A clash between opposing interests and ideas
a square - ANS ✔✔A symbol that indicates how clothing may be dried
iron - ANS ✔✔Needed for red blood cells to carry oxygen
sclera - ANS ✔✔Whites of the eyes
defence mechanism - ANS ✔✔An unconscious reaction that blocks threatening feelings
absorption - ANS ✔✔The process by which nutrients pass through the intestinal wall into the
bloodstream
A circle - ANS ✔✔The symbol that indicates clothing needs to be dry-cleaned
thrombus - ANS ✔✔A blood clot
Acute illness - ANS ✔✔An illness that lasts for a relatively short period
alopecia - ANS ✔✔Hair loss
graduate - ANS ✔✔A container used to measure fluids
Anaphylactic shock - ANS ✔✔A life-threatening sensitivity to a substance that can be fatal
, expiry - ANS ✔✔The last date at which the product can be safely consumed
biofilm - ANS ✔✔A thin film that is made up of saliva and microbes that sticks to teeth and leads to
tooth decay
Foodborne illness - ANS ✔✔An illness caused by improperly cooked or stored food
stigma - ANS ✔✔A characteristic that marks a person as different or flawed
hirsutism - ANS ✔✔Excessive body hair
dignity - ANS ✔✔The state of feeling worthy, valued, and respected
mold - ANS ✔✔A microscopic fungal parasite
sebum - ANS ✔✔Oily secretions created by the sebaceous gland
disability - ANS ✔✔The loss of physical or mental function
DIPPS - ANS ✔✔Dignity, independence, individualized care, preferences, privacy, safety
closed bed - ANS ✔✔a bed completely made with the bedspread and blankets in place
open bed - ANS ✔✔bed made with linen folded down to the foot of the bed
occupied bed - ANS ✔✔a bed that is made while the patient is in bed
collect linen in the reverse order you will use it - ANS ✔✔1.pillowcases
2.blanket/comforter
3.incontinence pad
4.bottom sheet
roll soiled linen ______ from you - ANS ✔✔away
supine - ANS ✔✔lying flat on the back or face down
low-fowler's - ANS ✔✔15-30 degrees
semi-fowler's - ANS ✔✔30-45 degrees
high-fowler's - ANS ✔✔60-90 degrees
Trendelenburg position - ANS ✔✔the foot of the bed is raised and the head of the bed is lowered
reverse Trendelenburg position - ANS ✔✔The head of the bed is raised and the foot of the bed is
lowered
