HCA Written Exam QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS( LATEST UPDATE 2024)CORRECT 100%
Professional boundaries are necessary in caregiving because they help the home care aid - ANSWER
Keep 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:
- ANSWER 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: - ANSWER suggest the daughter ask her father directly about his health
An example of a restraint is: - ANSWER 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: -
ANSWER 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? - ANSWER Explain the HCA's concerns to
client and offer alternatives
When reporting suspected abuse to DSHS, the HCA must: - ANSWER 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: - ANSWER financial exploitation
A client's care plan is important because it helps the HCA: - ANSWER identify what personal care tasks
the client needs
, The HCA should wear gloves when - ANSWER providing care with chapped hands
You are a mandatory reporter of abuse for any vulnerable adult - ANSWER True
You should report a change in a client's condition or behaviour anytime you have questions or concerns -
ANSWER True
It is your reponsibility to come to work when scheduled and on time - ANSWER True
A client's legal rights are important because they - ANSWER 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: - ANSWER Financial Exploitation
Which action could be helpful if you were experiencing grief and loss - ANSWER Talking with someone
who will listen
Any caregiver can assist with the medications in what way? - ANSWER 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? - ANSWER Make sure the client is
safe
Your legal responsibility for reporting abuse begins as soon as you do what? - ANSWER Suspect abuse
has happened
A behaviour that puts you at risks for HIV/AIDS could be - ANSWER Contact with infected blood
Mr. Filmore has diabetes and has a new sore on his foot. You must: - ANSWER Report it to your
supervisor/case manager
ANSWERS( LATEST UPDATE 2024)CORRECT 100%
Professional boundaries are necessary in caregiving because they help the home care aid - ANSWER
Keep 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:
- ANSWER 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: - ANSWER suggest the daughter ask her father directly about his health
An example of a restraint is: - ANSWER 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: -
ANSWER 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? - ANSWER Explain the HCA's concerns to
client and offer alternatives
When reporting suspected abuse to DSHS, the HCA must: - ANSWER 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: - ANSWER financial exploitation
A client's care plan is important because it helps the HCA: - ANSWER identify what personal care tasks
the client needs
, The HCA should wear gloves when - ANSWER providing care with chapped hands
You are a mandatory reporter of abuse for any vulnerable adult - ANSWER True
You should report a change in a client's condition or behaviour anytime you have questions or concerns -
ANSWER True
It is your reponsibility to come to work when scheduled and on time - ANSWER True
A client's legal rights are important because they - ANSWER 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: - ANSWER Financial Exploitation
Which action could be helpful if you were experiencing grief and loss - ANSWER Talking with someone
who will listen
Any caregiver can assist with the medications in what way? - ANSWER 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? - ANSWER Make sure the client is
safe
Your legal responsibility for reporting abuse begins as soon as you do what? - ANSWER Suspect abuse
has happened
A behaviour that puts you at risks for HIV/AIDS could be - ANSWER Contact with infected blood
Mr. Filmore has diabetes and has a new sore on his foot. You must: - ANSWER Report it to your
supervisor/case manager
