HCA Skills
Ankle ROM - correct answers--1. Support the leg just slightly above the consumer's
ankle and with your other hand on the bottom of the foot. Push the foot forward toward
the leg and in a separate motion, push the foot pointing downward then back upward.
Bed Bath (action) - correct answers--1. Make sure room temp is comfortable.
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2. Fill the basin with water and ask the consumer to test the temp.
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3. Ask the consumer if you can remove any bed coverings and pillows.
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4. Place a privacy towel over the consumer while folding the top sheet without exposing an
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y part of the consumer.
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5. Place a waterproof item under the the consumer's entire body from head to feet, making
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sure to remove the pillow.
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6. Wipe the consumer's eye, moving from inner to outer, with a non-soapy washcloth.
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7. Wipe the face moving from the middle moving outward.
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8. Use a soapy washcloth to wash the ears, behind the ears, and then wash the neck area.
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9. Use a non-soapy washcloth to rinse the ears and behind the ears, then the neck area.
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10. Pat the face, ears, and neck area dry with a clean washcloth.
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11. Use a soapy washcloth to wash the upper arm and underarm from the shoulder down t
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o the wrist, and the hands.
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12. Use a non-
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soapy washcloth to rinse the upper arm and underarm from shoulder down to the wrist and
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the hands as shown below.
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13. Pat the arms, and hands dry with hand towel and re-cover the exposed areas.
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14. Use a soapy washcloth to wash the consumer's chest and abdomen including under br
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15. Use a non-soapy washcloth to rinse the consumer's chest and abdomen.
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16. Pat the area dry with hand towel and re-cover exposed areas.
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17. Assist the consumer in moving in the bed to safely roll them on their side.
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18. Turn the costumer onto their side so their back is facing you.
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19. Use a soapy washcloth to wash the consumer's neck, back, and buttocks, making sure
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to wash the buttocks last.
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20. Use a non-
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soapy washcloth to rinse the consumer's back, neck, and buttocks, making sure to rinse th
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e buttocks last.
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21. Pat the area dry with hand towel and re-cover exposed area.
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22. Use a soapy washcloth to wash the consumer'
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Bed Bath (clean up) - correct answers--
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1. Ensure the consumer is in proper body alignment.
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2. Clean up and disinfect items used.
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3. Remove your gloves and wash your hands.
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4. Ask the consumer if there is anything you can get them.
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, 5. State the ending script.
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Bed Bath (prep) - correct answers--1. State beginning script.
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2. Gather supplies and place on clean surface
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- 2 pairs of gloves, washbasin w/ warm water, 8-11 washcloths, bath
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2blanket, waterproof items, bath towel, hand towel, soap, hamper
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3. Wash your hands.
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4. Put on gloves.
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5. Ensure consumer is in proper body alignment.
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Clean/Store Dentures (action) - correct answers--1. Rinse the dentures in cool water.
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2. Wet the toothbrush and apply a small drop of denture toothpaste.
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3. Brush the inner and outer surfaces and teeth of dentures.
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4. Rinse the dentures to remove the toothpaste.
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5. Place the dentures on the clean towel.
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6. Repeat steps 1-5 for the other set.
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7. Rinse and place denture storage container on clean towel.
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1. Ensure the consumer is in proper alignment.
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2. Clean up and disinfect items used.
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3. Remove your gloves and wash your hands.
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4. Ask the consumer if there is anything you can get them.
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5. State the ending script.
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Clean/Store Dentures (prep) - correct answers--1. State beginning script.
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2. Gather your supplies and place them on a clean surface.
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- 2 pairs of gloves, denture toothbrush/toothpaste, denture-
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soaking solution, trash can, 2 hand towels/washcloths, denture cup, hamper
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3. Wash your hands.
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4. Put on gloves and other PPE.
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5. Ensure the consumer is in proper body alignment.
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6. Line the sink with a washcloth or towel.
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7. Line the counter with a towel or paper towel (to set the clean dentures on)
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8. Ask the consumer to hand you the dentures or assist them with removing the dentures.
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TIP: This skill is evaluated as part of every skill, not as a separate skill. - correct answers--
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1. Knock or announce before identifying yourself: "Hello, ____, my name is Abby and I'm y
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our HCA. 2
2. Confirm the task is in the Care Plan and ask if it's a good time.
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3. Explain what you are about to do.
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4. Ask if the Consumer has any new restrictions or restrictions you need to know about.
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5. Ask the Consumer if they have any preferences about the activity you are going to assist
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Ankle ROM - correct answers--1. Support the leg just slightly above the consumer's
ankle and with your other hand on the bottom of the foot. Push the foot forward toward
the leg and in a separate motion, push the foot pointing downward then back upward.
Bed Bath (action) - correct answers--1. Make sure room temp is comfortable.
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2. Fill the basin with water and ask the consumer to test the temp.
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3. Ask the consumer if you can remove any bed coverings and pillows.
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4. Place a privacy towel over the consumer while folding the top sheet without exposing an
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y part of the consumer.
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5. Place a waterproof item under the the consumer's entire body from head to feet, making
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sure to remove the pillow.
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6. Wipe the consumer's eye, moving from inner to outer, with a non-soapy washcloth.
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7. Wipe the face moving from the middle moving outward.
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8. Use a soapy washcloth to wash the ears, behind the ears, and then wash the neck area.
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9. Use a non-soapy washcloth to rinse the ears and behind the ears, then the neck area.
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10. Pat the face, ears, and neck area dry with a clean washcloth.
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11. Use a soapy washcloth to wash the upper arm and underarm from the shoulder down t
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o the wrist, and the hands.
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12. Use a non-
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soapy washcloth to rinse the upper arm and underarm from shoulder down to the wrist and
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the hands as shown below.
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13. Pat the arms, and hands dry with hand towel and re-cover the exposed areas.
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14. Use a soapy washcloth to wash the consumer's chest and abdomen including under br
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easts and skin folds.2 2 2
15. Use a non-soapy washcloth to rinse the consumer's chest and abdomen.
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16. Pat the area dry with hand towel and re-cover exposed areas.
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17. Assist the consumer in moving in the bed to safely roll them on their side.
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18. Turn the costumer onto their side so their back is facing you.
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19. Use a soapy washcloth to wash the consumer's neck, back, and buttocks, making sure
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to wash the buttocks last.
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20. Use a non-
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soapy washcloth to rinse the consumer's back, neck, and buttocks, making sure to rinse th
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e buttocks last.
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21. Pat the area dry with hand towel and re-cover exposed area.
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22. Use a soapy washcloth to wash the consumer'
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Bed Bath (clean up) - correct answers--
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1. Ensure the consumer is in proper body alignment.
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2. Clean up and disinfect items used.
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3. Remove your gloves and wash your hands.
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4. Ask the consumer if there is anything you can get them.
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, 5. State the ending script.
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Bed Bath (prep) - correct answers--1. State beginning script.
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2. Gather supplies and place on clean surface
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- 2 pairs of gloves, washbasin w/ warm water, 8-11 washcloths, bath
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2blanket, waterproof items, bath towel, hand towel, soap, hamper
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3. Wash your hands.
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4. Put on gloves.
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5. Ensure consumer is in proper body alignment.
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Clean/Store Dentures (action) - correct answers--1. Rinse the dentures in cool water.
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2. Wet the toothbrush and apply a small drop of denture toothpaste.
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3. Brush the inner and outer surfaces and teeth of dentures.
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4. Rinse the dentures to remove the toothpaste.
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5. Place the dentures on the clean towel.
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6. Repeat steps 1-5 for the other set.
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7. Rinse and place denture storage container on clean towel.
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Clean/Store Dentures (after) - correct answers-- 2 2 2 2 2
1. Ensure the consumer is in proper alignment.
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2. Clean up and disinfect items used.
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3. Remove your gloves and wash your hands.
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4. Ask the consumer if there is anything you can get them.
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5. State the ending script.
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Clean/Store Dentures (prep) - correct answers--1. State beginning script.
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2. Gather your supplies and place them on a clean surface.
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- 2 pairs of gloves, denture toothbrush/toothpaste, denture-
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soaking solution, trash can, 2 hand towels/washcloths, denture cup, hamper
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3. Wash your hands.
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4. Put on gloves and other PPE.
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5. Ensure the consumer is in proper body alignment.
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6. Line the sink with a washcloth or towel.
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7. Line the counter with a towel or paper towel (to set the clean dentures on)
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8. Ask the consumer to hand you the dentures or assist them with removing the dentures.
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Common Care Practices (beginning) 2 2 2
TIP: This skill is evaluated as part of every skill, not as a separate skill. - correct answers--
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1. Knock or announce before identifying yourself: "Hello, ____, my name is Abby and I'm y
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our HCA. 2
2. Confirm the task is in the Care Plan and ask if it's a good time.
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3. Explain what you are about to do.
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4. Ask if the Consumer has any new restrictions or restrictions you need to know about.
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5. Ask the Consumer if they have any preferences about the activity you are going to assist
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