HCA Written Exam
Professional boundaries are necessary in caregiving because they help the home care aid -
ANSKeep a healthy relationship with the client
A client's son asks the home care aide to do the family's laundry along with the client's. The
HCA should: - ANSExplain 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: - ANSsuggest the daughter ask her father directly about his health
An example of a restraint is: - ANSdressing 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: - ANSencourage 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? - ANSExplain the
HCA's concerns to client and offer alternatives
When reporting suspected abuse to DSHS, the HCA must: - ANSdescribe 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: - ANSfinancial exploitation
A client's care plan is important because it helps the HCA: - ANSidentify what personal care
tasks the client needs
The HCA should wear gloves when - ANSproviding care with chapped hands
You are a mandatory reporter of abuse for any vulnerable adult - ANSTrue
You need to know if your client has advanced directives and where they are located -
ANSTrue
A restraint can be used if the client says he or she is afraid of falling - ANSFalse
A client's right to decide what care he or she receives is protected by law - ANSTrue
Self-directed care tasks, done by an Individual Provider must be listed in their care plan -
ANSTrue
Professional boundaries are necessary in caregiving because they help the home care aid -
ANSKeep a healthy relationship with the client
A client's son asks the home care aide to do the family's laundry along with the client's. The
HCA should: - ANSExplain 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: - ANSsuggest the daughter ask her father directly about his health
An example of a restraint is: - ANSdressing 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: - ANSencourage 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? - ANSExplain the
HCA's concerns to client and offer alternatives
When reporting suspected abuse to DSHS, the HCA must: - ANSdescribe 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: - ANSfinancial exploitation
A client's care plan is important because it helps the HCA: - ANSidentify what personal care
tasks the client needs
The HCA should wear gloves when - ANSproviding care with chapped hands
You are a mandatory reporter of abuse for any vulnerable adult - ANSTrue
You need to know if your client has advanced directives and where they are located -
ANSTrue
A restraint can be used if the client says he or she is afraid of falling - ANSFalse
A client's right to decide what care he or she receives is protected by law - ANSTrue
Self-directed care tasks, done by an Individual Provider must be listed in their care plan -
ANSTrue
