HCA 100 final exam Questions and
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what is an example of beneficence? - CORRECT ANSWER- If your client had a large
BM and soiled their clothing even though they do not have a scheduled bath that day,
but you offer to give them a bath
What is the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Federal legislation that applies to all Canadians, regardless of where they live.
Explain a clients right to receive care in privacy - CORRECT ANSWER- The right to
privacy involves keeping information about the client confidential, exposing only the
body part involved in the treatment or procedure, screening the client when giving care.
Is allowing visitors to remain in the room when care is given? - CORRECT ANSWER-
No, visitors must leave the room.
Who can you share information with about your client? - CORRECT ANSWER- You can
share information about a client with a nurse.
How can a client give informed consent? - CORRECT ANSWER- To give informed
consent the client must know all information relevant to he procedure
What is advanced care directive? - CORRECT ANSWER- Advanced care directive is a
legal document about end-of-life care.
Define advanced care planning - CORRECT ANSWER- Advanced care planning is the
plan initiated by the person so that everyone is aware of their desire if they cannot make
decisions for themselves
Autonomy is also called what? - CORRECT ANSWER- Self-determination
Give an example of autonomy - CORRECT ANSWER- Respecting a client's personal
preferences or asking a client what she would like to eat for dinner is respecting their
right to autonomy.
To be liable is? - CORRECT ANSWER- to be legally responsible
Give three examples while working as an HCA that could be examples of negligence? -
CORRECT ANSWER- 1. If a client's call-bell goes unanswered and the client is laying
on sheets soaked with urine.
2. If an HCA fails to check the temperature of the bathwater and their client gets burned.
3. The client gets pressure sores from sitting in bed for extended periods of time
, Define assault - CORRECT ANSWER- intentionally attempting or threatening to touch a
person's body without the person's consent, causing the person to fear bodily harm.
give two examples of assault - CORRECT ANSWER- Examples are threatening to tie
down an uncooperative client and threatening to touch someone's body without their
consent
define battery - CORRECT ANSWER- battery is the actual touching of a persons body
without the persons consent.
How can you protect yourself from charges of assault and battery? - CORRECT
ANSWER- You can protect yourself from a charge of assault or battery by explaining to
the client what you are going to do and getting consent.
What is the difference between delegated and assigned tasks? - CORRECT ANSWER-
A delegated task is outside your basic training and role description whereas an
assigned task is within your scope of practice and job description - requires no extra
training.
Define libel - CORRECT ANSWER- Making false statements in print, writing, pictures or
drawings.
What is reflective practice? - CORRECT ANSWER- Taking the time to reflect on your
practice, knowing your strengths and challenges, acknowledging, and understanding
feedback given to you by clients, clients families and your team members
What is one purpose of your BC Care Aid and Community Health Worker Registry -
CORRECT ANSWER- One purpose of the BC Care Aid Registry is to protect vulnerable
clients
List 3 services offered through healthcare - CORRECT ANSWER- 1. respite care
2. LTC
3. Assisted living
How would you resolve or encounter a conflict with a coworker on your unit? -
CORRECT ANSWER- You can resolve a conflict by taking accountability for your
actions or inactions - communicating with the "i" method.
You can encounter conflict with another coworker if another HCA tries to give you a task
and you tell them no - this can encounter conflict.
How could you show your employer that you are a loyal employee? - CORRECT
ANSWER- 1.Being punctual
2. Being enthusiastic and motivated about work
3. Being competent with our skills as an HCA
4. Following proper dress code
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what is an example of beneficence? - CORRECT ANSWER- If your client had a large
BM and soiled their clothing even though they do not have a scheduled bath that day,
but you offer to give them a bath
What is the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Federal legislation that applies to all Canadians, regardless of where they live.
Explain a clients right to receive care in privacy - CORRECT ANSWER- The right to
privacy involves keeping information about the client confidential, exposing only the
body part involved in the treatment or procedure, screening the client when giving care.
Is allowing visitors to remain in the room when care is given? - CORRECT ANSWER-
No, visitors must leave the room.
Who can you share information with about your client? - CORRECT ANSWER- You can
share information about a client with a nurse.
How can a client give informed consent? - CORRECT ANSWER- To give informed
consent the client must know all information relevant to he procedure
What is advanced care directive? - CORRECT ANSWER- Advanced care directive is a
legal document about end-of-life care.
Define advanced care planning - CORRECT ANSWER- Advanced care planning is the
plan initiated by the person so that everyone is aware of their desire if they cannot make
decisions for themselves
Autonomy is also called what? - CORRECT ANSWER- Self-determination
Give an example of autonomy - CORRECT ANSWER- Respecting a client's personal
preferences or asking a client what she would like to eat for dinner is respecting their
right to autonomy.
To be liable is? - CORRECT ANSWER- to be legally responsible
Give three examples while working as an HCA that could be examples of negligence? -
CORRECT ANSWER- 1. If a client's call-bell goes unanswered and the client is laying
on sheets soaked with urine.
2. If an HCA fails to check the temperature of the bathwater and their client gets burned.
3. The client gets pressure sores from sitting in bed for extended periods of time
, Define assault - CORRECT ANSWER- intentionally attempting or threatening to touch a
person's body without the person's consent, causing the person to fear bodily harm.
give two examples of assault - CORRECT ANSWER- Examples are threatening to tie
down an uncooperative client and threatening to touch someone's body without their
consent
define battery - CORRECT ANSWER- battery is the actual touching of a persons body
without the persons consent.
How can you protect yourself from charges of assault and battery? - CORRECT
ANSWER- You can protect yourself from a charge of assault or battery by explaining to
the client what you are going to do and getting consent.
What is the difference between delegated and assigned tasks? - CORRECT ANSWER-
A delegated task is outside your basic training and role description whereas an
assigned task is within your scope of practice and job description - requires no extra
training.
Define libel - CORRECT ANSWER- Making false statements in print, writing, pictures or
drawings.
What is reflective practice? - CORRECT ANSWER- Taking the time to reflect on your
practice, knowing your strengths and challenges, acknowledging, and understanding
feedback given to you by clients, clients families and your team members
What is one purpose of your BC Care Aid and Community Health Worker Registry -
CORRECT ANSWER- One purpose of the BC Care Aid Registry is to protect vulnerable
clients
List 3 services offered through healthcare - CORRECT ANSWER- 1. respite care
2. LTC
3. Assisted living
How would you resolve or encounter a conflict with a coworker on your unit? -
CORRECT ANSWER- You can resolve a conflict by taking accountability for your
actions or inactions - communicating with the "i" method.
You can encounter conflict with another coworker if another HCA tries to give you a task
and you tell them no - this can encounter conflict.
How could you show your employer that you are a loyal employee? - CORRECT
ANSWER- 1.Being punctual
2. Being enthusiastic and motivated about work
3. Being competent with our skills as an HCA
4. Following proper dress code
