HCA 285 EXAM #1 |LATEST QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS | 2025/2026
PREPARATIONS|
Infections may spread when work areas are not kept clean - answers True
When looking at the label of a client's medication, you must verify if it is the correct
client, medication, dosage, and route - answers True
An HCA's role in nurse delegation is to do a delegated task as trained by the client -
answers False
You should report a change in a client's condition or behaviour anytime you have
questions or concerns - answers True
It is your reponsibility to come to work when scheduled and on time - answers True
A client's boundaries are necessary in caregiving because they help the home care aid -
answers Keep a healthy relationship with the client
A client's son Professional asks the home care aide to do the family's laundry along with
the client's. The HCA should: - answers Explain that the HCA can only provide services
for the client
A client's daughter is visiting from out of town and asks the HCA about her father's
health. The best response is: - answers suggest the daughter ask her father directly
about his health
An example of a restraint is: - answers dressing the client in clothing selected because it
cannot be removed by the client
A client is on a special diet and wants to add some new foods to the diet. The best
response is: - answers encourage the client to discuss this with the doctor or dietitian
first.
A client is feeling very weak today but wants to take a tub bath. The HCA is concerned
about the client's risk of falling in tub. What is the best response by the HCA? - answers
Explain the HCA's concerns to client and offer alternatives
When reporting suspected abuse to DSHS, the HCA must: - answers describe the facts
about what has been observed
A client's family member has taken several valuable items from the client's home
without permission. This could be a sign of: - answers financial exploitation
,A client's care plan is important because it helps the HCA: - answers identify what
personal care tasks the client needs
The HCA should wear gloves when - answers providing care with chapped hands
You are a mandatory reporter of abuse for any vulnerable adult - answers True
You need to know if your client has advanced directives and where they are located -
answers True
A restraint can be used if the client says he or she is afraid of falling - answers False
A client's right to decide what care he or she receives is protected by law - answers
True
Self-directed care tasks, done by an Individual Provider must be listed in their care plan
- answers True
A client's care plan is important because it helps you to - answers Know what personal
care tasks to do
It is important to understand a client's cultural background because - answers it affects
how you need to provide care
When cleaning up blood, wear gloves only if a client has a blood borne disease -
answers False
A client complaining of having a headache and feeling dizzy could be dehydration -
answers True
The HIV virus is hard to kill on household surfaces - answers False
Client's infected with HIV/Aids may not know they have the illness - answers True
It is better to drag, not lift the client when helping to re position her in bed - answers
False
legal rights are important because they - answers Protect a client's freedom and dignity
A relative of Mr. Timberlake has taken several valuable things from his house without
permission. This could be a sign of: - answers Financial Exploitation
Which action could be helpful if you were experiencing grief and loss - answers Talking
with someone who will listen
,Any caregiver can assist with the medications in what way? - answers Steadying a
client's wrists for drops, spray or lotions.
As a caregiver, what is the first thing you need to do in an emergency? - answers Make
sure the client is safe
Your legal responsibility for reporting abuse begins as soon as you do what? - answers
Suspect abuse has happened
A behaviour that puts you at risks for HIV/AIDS could be - answers Contact with
infected blood
Mr. Filmore has diabetes and has a new sore on his foot. You must: - answers Report it
to your supervisor/case manager
Active listening to a client means - answers Stop what you are doing and focus on him
or her
Clear, professional boundaries are important because they help you - answers Keep a
healthy, ethical relationship with a client
As a caregiver, reading food labels helps you know - answers if a food is healthy for a
client
Check a client's skin when? - answers Whenever you do personal care
HIV/AIDS is cause by - answers a blood borne virus
Mr. Yost wants hotdogs but is on a low-salt diet, you should tell him - answers Why his
choices concern you and offer alternative
When a client is confined to a wheelchair , what should you tell them to prevent
pressure ulcers - answers to shift their weight frequently
A client with dementia and becomes restless in the afternoon and tries to go outside.
How do you keep her safe without using a restraint? Have her..... - answers Walk or
pace in a safe area
Mrs. Phillips continues to refuse to take her medications. You should do what? -
answers Report it to your case manager/supervisor
You notice your client has bruises on her arms and legs that can't be explained. You
must: - answers Report this suspected abuse to DSHS immediately
A client that complains of dizziness, thirst, weakness, and confusion is showing signs of
- answers Infection
, and/or dehydration
Objectively reporting concerns about a client means you give what - answers Only the
facts you observed
One effective way to avoid caregiver burnout is: - answers take action early to reduce
what causes you stress
Proper body mechanics include always bending from where? - answers The knees
Standard precautions are used when - answers Anytime there is a risk of exposure to
blood or body fluids
To make sure your body language communicates respect to a client, always do what? -
answers Keep your gestures relaxed and open
When assisting a client transfer, always do what? - answers Communicate exactly what
you will be doing and when
When something needs to documented about a client you should do what? - answers
Write down exactly what happened as soon as possible
What action helps reduce the possibility of caregiver burnout? - answers Setting healthy
limits to what you can realistically do
Which practice helps a client keep good bowel function? - answers Eating foods high in
fiber
Who is allowed to administer a medication? - answers RNs or LPNs
If you have chapped hands, you must do what? - answers Where gloves
When a client is about to fall, what should you do? - answers Gently ease her to the
floor
You suspect a vulnerable adult has been sexually assaulted, you must report it how? -
answers To the police and the DSHS abuse hotline
What temperature must you keep foods cold? - answers 41 degrees or below
What is the correct way to reheat food? - answers Reheat to 165 degrees or hotter
within 1 hour
What is the correct way to make disinfectant when using bleach? - answers One
teaspoon bleach to one gallon cool water
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS | 2025/2026
PREPARATIONS|
Infections may spread when work areas are not kept clean - answers True
When looking at the label of a client's medication, you must verify if it is the correct
client, medication, dosage, and route - answers True
An HCA's role in nurse delegation is to do a delegated task as trained by the client -
answers False
You should report a change in a client's condition or behaviour anytime you have
questions or concerns - answers True
It is your reponsibility to come to work when scheduled and on time - answers True
A client's boundaries are necessary in caregiving because they help the home care aid -
answers Keep a healthy relationship with the client
A client's son Professional asks the home care aide to do the family's laundry along with
the client's. The HCA should: - answers Explain that the HCA can only provide services
for the client
A client's daughter is visiting from out of town and asks the HCA about her father's
health. The best response is: - answers suggest the daughter ask her father directly
about his health
An example of a restraint is: - answers dressing the client in clothing selected because it
cannot be removed by the client
A client is on a special diet and wants to add some new foods to the diet. The best
response is: - answers encourage the client to discuss this with the doctor or dietitian
first.
A client is feeling very weak today but wants to take a tub bath. The HCA is concerned
about the client's risk of falling in tub. What is the best response by the HCA? - answers
Explain the HCA's concerns to client and offer alternatives
When reporting suspected abuse to DSHS, the HCA must: - answers describe the facts
about what has been observed
A client's family member has taken several valuable items from the client's home
without permission. This could be a sign of: - answers financial exploitation
,A client's care plan is important because it helps the HCA: - answers identify what
personal care tasks the client needs
The HCA should wear gloves when - answers providing care with chapped hands
You are a mandatory reporter of abuse for any vulnerable adult - answers True
You need to know if your client has advanced directives and where they are located -
answers True
A restraint can be used if the client says he or she is afraid of falling - answers False
A client's right to decide what care he or she receives is protected by law - answers
True
Self-directed care tasks, done by an Individual Provider must be listed in their care plan
- answers True
A client's care plan is important because it helps you to - answers Know what personal
care tasks to do
It is important to understand a client's cultural background because - answers it affects
how you need to provide care
When cleaning up blood, wear gloves only if a client has a blood borne disease -
answers False
A client complaining of having a headache and feeling dizzy could be dehydration -
answers True
The HIV virus is hard to kill on household surfaces - answers False
Client's infected with HIV/Aids may not know they have the illness - answers True
It is better to drag, not lift the client when helping to re position her in bed - answers
False
legal rights are important because they - answers Protect a client's freedom and dignity
A relative of Mr. Timberlake has taken several valuable things from his house without
permission. This could be a sign of: - answers Financial Exploitation
Which action could be helpful if you were experiencing grief and loss - answers Talking
with someone who will listen
,Any caregiver can assist with the medications in what way? - answers Steadying a
client's wrists for drops, spray or lotions.
As a caregiver, what is the first thing you need to do in an emergency? - answers Make
sure the client is safe
Your legal responsibility for reporting abuse begins as soon as you do what? - answers
Suspect abuse has happened
A behaviour that puts you at risks for HIV/AIDS could be - answers Contact with
infected blood
Mr. Filmore has diabetes and has a new sore on his foot. You must: - answers Report it
to your supervisor/case manager
Active listening to a client means - answers Stop what you are doing and focus on him
or her
Clear, professional boundaries are important because they help you - answers Keep a
healthy, ethical relationship with a client
As a caregiver, reading food labels helps you know - answers if a food is healthy for a
client
Check a client's skin when? - answers Whenever you do personal care
HIV/AIDS is cause by - answers a blood borne virus
Mr. Yost wants hotdogs but is on a low-salt diet, you should tell him - answers Why his
choices concern you and offer alternative
When a client is confined to a wheelchair , what should you tell them to prevent
pressure ulcers - answers to shift their weight frequently
A client with dementia and becomes restless in the afternoon and tries to go outside.
How do you keep her safe without using a restraint? Have her..... - answers Walk or
pace in a safe area
Mrs. Phillips continues to refuse to take her medications. You should do what? -
answers Report it to your case manager/supervisor
You notice your client has bruises on her arms and legs that can't be explained. You
must: - answers Report this suspected abuse to DSHS immediately
A client that complains of dizziness, thirst, weakness, and confusion is showing signs of
- answers Infection
, and/or dehydration
Objectively reporting concerns about a client means you give what - answers Only the
facts you observed
One effective way to avoid caregiver burnout is: - answers take action early to reduce
what causes you stress
Proper body mechanics include always bending from where? - answers The knees
Standard precautions are used when - answers Anytime there is a risk of exposure to
blood or body fluids
To make sure your body language communicates respect to a client, always do what? -
answers Keep your gestures relaxed and open
When assisting a client transfer, always do what? - answers Communicate exactly what
you will be doing and when
When something needs to documented about a client you should do what? - answers
Write down exactly what happened as soon as possible
What action helps reduce the possibility of caregiver burnout? - answers Setting healthy
limits to what you can realistically do
Which practice helps a client keep good bowel function? - answers Eating foods high in
fiber
Who is allowed to administer a medication? - answers RNs or LPNs
If you have chapped hands, you must do what? - answers Where gloves
When a client is about to fall, what should you do? - answers Gently ease her to the
floor
You suspect a vulnerable adult has been sexually assaulted, you must report it how? -
answers To the police and the DSHS abuse hotline
What temperature must you keep foods cold? - answers 41 degrees or below
What is the correct way to reheat food? - answers Reheat to 165 degrees or hotter
within 1 hour
What is the correct way to make disinfectant when using bleach? - answers One
teaspoon bleach to one gallon cool water
