Practice Exam - HCA/CNA Questions
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All of the following are considered healthy lifting practices except - CORRECT
ANSWER- Squat as low as possible to pick up an object
Which of the following words would not be considered age - appropriate? - CORRECT
ANSWER- Diapers
True or False: Fred has fallen four times this month, which is unusual for him. However,
there is no need to notify his physician because this is a normal part of aging -
CORRECT ANSWER- False
A group of older adults that is at increased risk of dehydration is - CORRECT
ANSWER- Older adults with dementia
True or False: Sheets that fit too tight and recliners that clients are unable to get out of
are considered restraints - CORRECT ANSWER- True
What steps should you take if you suspect your client is being abused? - CORRECT
ANSWER- Ensure you and your client are safe, call law enforcement if necessary,
report to APS, document
Referring to Mrs. Terry as a "stroke victim" - CORRECT ANSWER- Is not a good
example of person-centered language
What does the acronym RACE stand for in the context of a fire? - CORRECT
ANSWER- Rescue, Alert, Contain, Extinguish
Which of the following communication methods are likely to result in misinterpretation of
intended communication? - CORRECT ANSWER- High pitch, loud volume, and fast
speed of speech
If a client's last days come before a person-centered care plan can be completed the
care facility should - CORRECT ANSWER- As the client's representative what the client
would want
What does PPE stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER- Personal Protective Equipment
, A meaningful life for a client is determined by - CORRECT ANSWER- The client
If a client starts to fall during assistance with ambulation, the best thing a care team
member can do is to - CORRECT ANSWER- Bend her knees and lower the client to the
floor
What is the first step in assisting with self administration of medications? - CORRECT
ANSWER- Look at the MAR to identify the medication to be administered
The presence for malnutrition can increase the risk for - CORRECT ANSWER- Dying
One of the barriers in diagnosing HIV is - CORRECT ANSWER- It can be years before
the serious symptoms appear
True or False: Care must be provided in a manner that protects the person's privacy -
CORRECT ANSWER- True
When assisting a client with dementia with eating, your goal is to - CORRECT
ANSWER- Use techniques to assist the person to eat and drink independently
When a change of condition is noticed, it is important to - CORRECT ANSWER- Notify
the supervisor or nurse
Gary is a man who weighs 250 pounds and you are a 130-pound care team member.
He usually can walk and transfer to the toilet independently, but today he doesn't feel
well and is complaining about feeling dizzy. When you arrive, he asks you to help him
get to the bathroom. You should - CORRECT ANSWER- Get another direct care staff
person to assist you so Gary will have two people in case he gets dizzy
As a care team member, you are always on time and complete all duties and tasks as
assigned. You keep your obligations and promises. This quality is called - CORRECT
ANSWER- Dependability
True or False: Authorized staff are staff who have completed the required training to
assist clients with self-administration - CORRECT ANSWER- True
A very important part of assisting a person to bathe is - CORRECT ANSWER- Making
sure the person is draped with a towel
Ambulation is another word for - CORRECT ANSWER- Walking
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All of the following are considered healthy lifting practices except - CORRECT
ANSWER- Squat as low as possible to pick up an object
Which of the following words would not be considered age - appropriate? - CORRECT
ANSWER- Diapers
True or False: Fred has fallen four times this month, which is unusual for him. However,
there is no need to notify his physician because this is a normal part of aging -
CORRECT ANSWER- False
A group of older adults that is at increased risk of dehydration is - CORRECT
ANSWER- Older adults with dementia
True or False: Sheets that fit too tight and recliners that clients are unable to get out of
are considered restraints - CORRECT ANSWER- True
What steps should you take if you suspect your client is being abused? - CORRECT
ANSWER- Ensure you and your client are safe, call law enforcement if necessary,
report to APS, document
Referring to Mrs. Terry as a "stroke victim" - CORRECT ANSWER- Is not a good
example of person-centered language
What does the acronym RACE stand for in the context of a fire? - CORRECT
ANSWER- Rescue, Alert, Contain, Extinguish
Which of the following communication methods are likely to result in misinterpretation of
intended communication? - CORRECT ANSWER- High pitch, loud volume, and fast
speed of speech
If a client's last days come before a person-centered care plan can be completed the
care facility should - CORRECT ANSWER- As the client's representative what the client
would want
What does PPE stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER- Personal Protective Equipment
, A meaningful life for a client is determined by - CORRECT ANSWER- The client
If a client starts to fall during assistance with ambulation, the best thing a care team
member can do is to - CORRECT ANSWER- Bend her knees and lower the client to the
floor
What is the first step in assisting with self administration of medications? - CORRECT
ANSWER- Look at the MAR to identify the medication to be administered
The presence for malnutrition can increase the risk for - CORRECT ANSWER- Dying
One of the barriers in diagnosing HIV is - CORRECT ANSWER- It can be years before
the serious symptoms appear
True or False: Care must be provided in a manner that protects the person's privacy -
CORRECT ANSWER- True
When assisting a client with dementia with eating, your goal is to - CORRECT
ANSWER- Use techniques to assist the person to eat and drink independently
When a change of condition is noticed, it is important to - CORRECT ANSWER- Notify
the supervisor or nurse
Gary is a man who weighs 250 pounds and you are a 130-pound care team member.
He usually can walk and transfer to the toilet independently, but today he doesn't feel
well and is complaining about feeling dizzy. When you arrive, he asks you to help him
get to the bathroom. You should - CORRECT ANSWER- Get another direct care staff
person to assist you so Gary will have two people in case he gets dizzy
As a care team member, you are always on time and complete all duties and tasks as
assigned. You keep your obligations and promises. This quality is called - CORRECT
ANSWER- Dependability
True or False: Authorized staff are staff who have completed the required training to
assist clients with self-administration - CORRECT ANSWER- True
A very important part of assisting a person to bathe is - CORRECT ANSWER- Making
sure the person is draped with a towel
Ambulation is another word for - CORRECT ANSWER- Walking
