HCA Written Exam 2024 Questions and Answers (Graded A

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