HCA Exam Review: Questions & Answers
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-directed care tasks, done by an Individual Provider must be listed in their care plan - ANSWER:True
A client's care plan is important because it helps you to - ANSWER:Know what personal care tasks to do
It is important to understand a client's cultural background because - ANSWER:it affects how you need to
provide care
When cleaning up blood, wear gloves only if a client has a blood borne disease - ANSWER:False
A client complaining of having a headache and feeling dizzy could be dehydration - ANSWER:True
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-directed care tasks, done by an Individual Provider must be listed in their care plan - ANSWER:True
A client's care plan is important because it helps you to - ANSWER:Know what personal care tasks to do
It is important to understand a client's cultural background because - ANSWER:it affects how you need to
provide care
When cleaning up blood, wear gloves only if a client has a blood borne disease - ANSWER:False
A client complaining of having a headache and feeling dizzy could be dehydration - ANSWER:True
