HCA practice test Review With Solved Answers

Promote a consumer's dignity, privacy, and independence by -ANSWER_ Using the word help If a person who is not on the care team asks you to share a consumer's confidential information, what should you say? -ANSWER_ I am sorry, but I am NOT allowed to share that information with out my consumers permission. If confidential information about the consumer must be shared with another care team member -ANSWER_ Only share what is needed in the consumer's best interest If the consumer puts themselves in immediate danger and I am concerned my first step is -ANSWER_ Call 911 If the consumer asks for help, with something that will put them in danger you should -ANSWER_ Explain why you are concerned and generate options together that balance the consumer' choice with personal safety Even with their family members suspected abuse should be -ANSWER_ Reported as soon as possible to adult protective services at DSHS Abandonment -ANSWER_ Deserting or leaving a vulnerable adult or child without basic life necessities. Adult Protective Services -ANSWER_ Are who you contact in any suspicion of abuse Self neglect -ANSWER_ When a consumer truth is not to eat or drink anything Punctuality -ANSWER_ Because not showing up for work could be considered abandonment and the consumer depends on you for personal care Physical restraint -ANSWER_ Intentionally putting a tray table in front of a consumer so they cannot get up Talking -ANSWER_ Is a better alternative than applying physical restraint to a consumer An HCA'S one basic job is -ANSWER_ Observe and report any changes in baseline of consumer