Practice Exam - HCA/CAN CORRECT 100%
All of the following are considered healthy lifting practices except - ANSWER Squat as low as possible to
pick up an object
Which of the following words would not be considered age - appropriate? - ANSWER Diapers
True or False: Fred has fallen four times this month, which is unusual for him. However, there is no need
to notify his physician because this is a normal part of aging - ANSWER False
A group of older adults that is at increased risk of dehydration is - ANSWER Older adults with dementia
True or False: Sheets that fit too tight and recliners that clients are unable to get out of are considered
restraints - ANSWER True
What steps should you take if you suspect your client is being abused? - ANSWER Ensure you and your
client are safe, call law enforcement if necessary, report to APS, document
Referring to Mrs. Terry as a "stroke victim" - ANSWER Is not a good example of person-centered language
What does the acronym RACE stand for in the context of a fire? - ANSWER Rescue, Alert, Contain,
Extinguish
Which of the following communication methods are likely to result in misinterpretation of intended
communication? - ANSWER High pitch, loud volume, and fast speed of speech
If a client's last days come before a person-centered care plan can be completed the care facility should -
ANSWER As the client's representative what the client would want
What does PPE stand for? - ANSWER Personal Protective Equipment
, A meaningful life for a client is determined by - ANSWER The client
If a client starts to fall during assistance with ambulation, the best thing a care team member can do is to
- ANSWER Bend her knees and lower the client to the floor
What is the first step in assisting with self administration of medications? - ANSWER Look at the MAR to
identify the medication to be administered
The presence for malnutrition can increase the risk for - ANSWER Dying
One of the barriers in diagnosing HIV is - ANSWER It can be years before the serious symptoms appear
True or False: Care must be provided in a manner that protects the person's privacy - ANSWER True
When assisting a client with dementia with eating, your goal is to - ANSWER Use techniques to assist the
person to eat and drink independently
When a change of condition is noticed, it is important to - ANSWER Notify the supervisor or nurse
Gary is a man who weighs 250 pounds and you are a 130-pound care team member. He usually can walk
and transfer to the toilet independently, but today he doesn't feel well and is complaining about feeling
dizzy. When you arrive, he asks you to help him get to the bathroom. You should - ANSWER Get another
direct care staff person to assist you so Gary will have two people in case he gets dizzy
As a care team member, you are always on time and complete all duties and tasks as assigned. You keep
your obligations and promises. This quality is called - ANSWER Dependability
True or False: Authorized staff are staff who have completed the required training to assist clients with
self-administration - ANSWER True
All of the following are considered healthy lifting practices except - ANSWER Squat as low as possible to
pick up an object
Which of the following words would not be considered age - appropriate? - ANSWER Diapers
True or False: Fred has fallen four times this month, which is unusual for him. However, there is no need
to notify his physician because this is a normal part of aging - ANSWER False
A group of older adults that is at increased risk of dehydration is - ANSWER Older adults with dementia
True or False: Sheets that fit too tight and recliners that clients are unable to get out of are considered
restraints - ANSWER True
What steps should you take if you suspect your client is being abused? - ANSWER Ensure you and your
client are safe, call law enforcement if necessary, report to APS, document
Referring to Mrs. Terry as a "stroke victim" - ANSWER Is not a good example of person-centered language
What does the acronym RACE stand for in the context of a fire? - ANSWER Rescue, Alert, Contain,
Extinguish
Which of the following communication methods are likely to result in misinterpretation of intended
communication? - ANSWER High pitch, loud volume, and fast speed of speech
If a client's last days come before a person-centered care plan can be completed the care facility should -
ANSWER As the client's representative what the client would want
What does PPE stand for? - ANSWER Personal Protective Equipment
, A meaningful life for a client is determined by - ANSWER The client
If a client starts to fall during assistance with ambulation, the best thing a care team member can do is to
- ANSWER Bend her knees and lower the client to the floor
What is the first step in assisting with self administration of medications? - ANSWER Look at the MAR to
identify the medication to be administered
The presence for malnutrition can increase the risk for - ANSWER Dying
One of the barriers in diagnosing HIV is - ANSWER It can be years before the serious symptoms appear
True or False: Care must be provided in a manner that protects the person's privacy - ANSWER True
When assisting a client with dementia with eating, your goal is to - ANSWER Use techniques to assist the
person to eat and drink independently
When a change of condition is noticed, it is important to - ANSWER Notify the supervisor or nurse
Gary is a man who weighs 250 pounds and you are a 130-pound care team member. He usually can walk
and transfer to the toilet independently, but today he doesn't feel well and is complaining about feeling
dizzy. When you arrive, he asks you to help him get to the bathroom. You should - ANSWER Get another
direct care staff person to assist you so Gary will have two people in case he gets dizzy
As a care team member, you are always on time and complete all duties and tasks as assigned. You keep
your obligations and promises. This quality is called - ANSWER Dependability
True or False: Authorized staff are staff who have completed the required training to assist clients with
self-administration - ANSWER True
