Practice Exam - HCA/CNA Questions
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All of the following are considered healthy lifting practices except CORRECT
ANSWERS Squat as low as possible to pick up an object
Which of the following words would not be considered age - appropriate? CORRECT
ANSWERS 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 ANSWERS False
A group of older adults that is at increased risk of dehydration is CORRECT ANSWERS
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 ANSWERS True
What steps should you take if you suspect your client is being abused? CORRECT
ANSWERS 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 ANSWERS Is not a good
example of person-centered language
What does the acronym RACE stand for in the context of a fire? CORRECT ANSWERS
Rescue, Alert, Contain, Extinguish
Which of the following communication methods are likely to result in misinterpretation of
intended communication? CORRECT ANSWERS 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 ANSWERS As the client's representative what the client
would want
What does PPE stand for? CORRECT ANSWERS Personal Protective Equipment
A meaningful life for a client is determined by CORRECT ANSWERS The client
If a client starts to fall during assistance with ambulation, the best thing a care team
member can do is to CORRECT ANSWERS Bend her knees and lower the client to the
floor
, What is the first step in assisting with self administration of medications? CORRECT
ANSWERS Look at the MAR to identify the medication to be administered
The presence for malnutrition can increase the risk for CORRECT ANSWERS Dying
One of the barriers in diagnosing HIV is CORRECT ANSWERS 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 ANSWERS True
When assisting a client with dementia with eating, your goal is to CORRECT
ANSWERS Use techniques to assist the person to eat and drink independently
When a change of condition is noticed, it is important to CORRECT ANSWERS 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 ANSWERS 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
ANSWERS Dependability
True or False: Authorized staff are staff who have completed the required training to
assist clients with self-administration CORRECT ANSWERS True
A very important part of assisting a person to bathe is CORRECT ANSWERS Making
sure the person is draped with a towel
Ambulation is another word for CORRECT ANSWERS Walking
Verbal cues are helpful for a client who has difficulty remembering. You can give verbal
cues one at a time. When assisting a client with meals it is good to CORRECT
ANSWERS Wait until the client has finished one task before asking him to do another
What are the most common places for pressure injuries to form? CORRECT
ANSWERS Lower back, hips, heels, and ankles
Adverse drug reactions can occur CORRECT ANSWERS Due to lack of or insufficient
documentation
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All of the following are considered healthy lifting practices except CORRECT
ANSWERS Squat as low as possible to pick up an object
Which of the following words would not be considered age - appropriate? CORRECT
ANSWERS 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 ANSWERS False
A group of older adults that is at increased risk of dehydration is CORRECT ANSWERS
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 ANSWERS True
What steps should you take if you suspect your client is being abused? CORRECT
ANSWERS 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 ANSWERS Is not a good
example of person-centered language
What does the acronym RACE stand for in the context of a fire? CORRECT ANSWERS
Rescue, Alert, Contain, Extinguish
Which of the following communication methods are likely to result in misinterpretation of
intended communication? CORRECT ANSWERS 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 ANSWERS As the client's representative what the client
would want
What does PPE stand for? CORRECT ANSWERS Personal Protective Equipment
A meaningful life for a client is determined by CORRECT ANSWERS The client
If a client starts to fall during assistance with ambulation, the best thing a care team
member can do is to CORRECT ANSWERS Bend her knees and lower the client to the
floor
, What is the first step in assisting with self administration of medications? CORRECT
ANSWERS Look at the MAR to identify the medication to be administered
The presence for malnutrition can increase the risk for CORRECT ANSWERS Dying
One of the barriers in diagnosing HIV is CORRECT ANSWERS 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 ANSWERS True
When assisting a client with dementia with eating, your goal is to CORRECT
ANSWERS Use techniques to assist the person to eat and drink independently
When a change of condition is noticed, it is important to CORRECT ANSWERS 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 ANSWERS 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
ANSWERS Dependability
True or False: Authorized staff are staff who have completed the required training to
assist clients with self-administration CORRECT ANSWERS True
A very important part of assisting a person to bathe is CORRECT ANSWERS Making
sure the person is draped with a towel
Ambulation is another word for CORRECT ANSWERS Walking
Verbal cues are helpful for a client who has difficulty remembering. You can give verbal
cues one at a time. When assisting a client with meals it is good to CORRECT
ANSWERS Wait until the client has finished one task before asking him to do another
What are the most common places for pressure injuries to form? CORRECT
ANSWERS Lower back, hips, heels, and ankles
Adverse drug reactions can occur CORRECT ANSWERS Due to lack of or insufficient
documentation
