ESTUDYR
HCA WRITTEN UPDATED EXAM WITH MOST TESTED
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | GRADED A+ | ASSURED SUCCESS
WITH DETAILED RATIONALES
A client complains of headache and dizziness. Which of the following is a possible cause?
a. Hypoglycemia
b. Dehydration
c. Hypothermia
d. Hyperactivity
Rationale: Headache and dizziness often result from fluid loss and reduced blood volume in
dehydration.
The HIV virus on a typical household surface is:
a. Impossible to kill
b. Easily inactivated by standard disinfectants
c. Stable indefinitely
d. More resistant than bacterial spores
Rationale: HIV is an enveloped virus, easily destroyed by common disinfectants and detergents.
Clients infected with HIV/AIDS may remain unaware of their status because:
a. They always have flu-like symptoms
b. Early infection can be asymptomatic
c. They always show skin lesions
d. They develop immediate severe illness
Rationale: Many people don’t develop noticeable symptoms for years after infection.
When repositioning a client in bed, you should:
a. Drag them to avoid lifting effort
b. Use proper lifting techniques and ask for help if needed
c. Pull their arms only
d. Lift by grabbing under their armpits
Rationale: Proper body mechanics and assistance prevent injury to both caregiver and client.
Failure to keep work areas clean can lead to:
a. Better organization
b. Reduced costs
c. Increased spread of infection
d. Improved client mobility
Rationale: Contaminated surfaces harbor pathogens that cause healthcare-associated infections.
Before administering a medication, you must verify:
a. Client’s room number only
, ESTUDYR
b. Client identity, medication name, dosage, and route
c. Only the date on the label
d. Colleague approval
Rationale: The “Five Rights” of medication safety prevent errors and protect clients.
An HCA’s role in nurse delegation is to:
a. Make clinical judgments
b. Diagnose client conditions
c. Perform only those tasks for which they’ve been trained and delegated
d. Alter the care plan
Rationale: HCAs carry out delegated tasks under nurse supervision, without independent practice.
You should report changes in a client’s condition or behavior:
a. Only at shift end
b. If asked by the client
c. Anytime you have questions or concerns
d. Only if vital signs drop
Rationale: Prompt reporting ensures timely intervention and client safety.
It is your responsibility to arrive at work:
a. Whenever convenient
b. On time and as scheduled
c. Only in the morning
d. With a 2-hour grace period
Rationale: Reliable attendance ensures continuity of client care and team functioning.
A client’s legal rights matter because they:
a. Increase paperwork
b. Protect the client’s freedom and dignity
c. Benefit only the agency
d. Apply only to medical care
Rationale: Legal rights safeguard autonomy, privacy, and respect in caregiving.
A family member taking valuables from a client’s home without permission suggests:
a. Emotional abuse
b. Financial exploitation
c. Neglect
d. Medical abandonment
Rationale: Unauthorized removal of assets constitutes financial exploitation of a vulnerable adult.
To cope with grief and loss, it can be helpful to:
a. Isolate yourself
b. Avoid discussing feelings
c. Talk with someone who will listen
HCA WRITTEN UPDATED EXAM WITH MOST TESTED
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | GRADED A+ | ASSURED SUCCESS
WITH DETAILED RATIONALES
A client complains of headache and dizziness. Which of the following is a possible cause?
a. Hypoglycemia
b. Dehydration
c. Hypothermia
d. Hyperactivity
Rationale: Headache and dizziness often result from fluid loss and reduced blood volume in
dehydration.
The HIV virus on a typical household surface is:
a. Impossible to kill
b. Easily inactivated by standard disinfectants
c. Stable indefinitely
d. More resistant than bacterial spores
Rationale: HIV is an enveloped virus, easily destroyed by common disinfectants and detergents.
Clients infected with HIV/AIDS may remain unaware of their status because:
a. They always have flu-like symptoms
b. Early infection can be asymptomatic
c. They always show skin lesions
d. They develop immediate severe illness
Rationale: Many people don’t develop noticeable symptoms for years after infection.
When repositioning a client in bed, you should:
a. Drag them to avoid lifting effort
b. Use proper lifting techniques and ask for help if needed
c. Pull their arms only
d. Lift by grabbing under their armpits
Rationale: Proper body mechanics and assistance prevent injury to both caregiver and client.
Failure to keep work areas clean can lead to:
a. Better organization
b. Reduced costs
c. Increased spread of infection
d. Improved client mobility
Rationale: Contaminated surfaces harbor pathogens that cause healthcare-associated infections.
Before administering a medication, you must verify:
a. Client’s room number only
, ESTUDYR
b. Client identity, medication name, dosage, and route
c. Only the date on the label
d. Colleague approval
Rationale: The “Five Rights” of medication safety prevent errors and protect clients.
An HCA’s role in nurse delegation is to:
a. Make clinical judgments
b. Diagnose client conditions
c. Perform only those tasks for which they’ve been trained and delegated
d. Alter the care plan
Rationale: HCAs carry out delegated tasks under nurse supervision, without independent practice.
You should report changes in a client’s condition or behavior:
a. Only at shift end
b. If asked by the client
c. Anytime you have questions or concerns
d. Only if vital signs drop
Rationale: Prompt reporting ensures timely intervention and client safety.
It is your responsibility to arrive at work:
a. Whenever convenient
b. On time and as scheduled
c. Only in the morning
d. With a 2-hour grace period
Rationale: Reliable attendance ensures continuity of client care and team functioning.
A client’s legal rights matter because they:
a. Increase paperwork
b. Protect the client’s freedom and dignity
c. Benefit only the agency
d. Apply only to medical care
Rationale: Legal rights safeguard autonomy, privacy, and respect in caregiving.
A family member taking valuables from a client’s home without permission suggests:
a. Emotional abuse
b. Financial exploitation
c. Neglect
d. Medical abandonment
Rationale: Unauthorized removal of assets constitutes financial exploitation of a vulnerable adult.
To cope with grief and loss, it can be helpful to:
a. Isolate yourself
b. Avoid discussing feelings
c. Talk with someone who will listen
