HCA Exam Verified Questions with Correct Answers.
QUESTION>Identify four of the nine body systems - ANSWER ~Integumentary, sensory, cardiovascular,
respiratory
QUESTION>Diabetes mellitus affects which body system - ANSWER ~Endocrine
QUESTION>What is a medication? - ANSWER ~Any compound that changes the chemical activity within
the human body.
QUESTION>Scheduled medications are called controlled substances. They could be dangerous or have
high potential for abuse, an example of this type of medication is - ANSWER ~Stimulants
QUESTION>What temp must you keep foods cold? - ANSWER ~40 degrees
QUESTION>Gloves are required when - ANSWER ~You may be exposed to blood or bodily fluids
QUESTION>When should you check a clients skin - ANSWER ~Anytime you do personal care
QUESTION>HIV is hard to kill on household surfaces - ANSWER ~False
QUESTION>To prevent pressure ulcers for clients in wheelchairs, you should? - ANSWER ~Encourage
them to shift their weight frequently
QUESTION>You just Finished cutting raw meat on a cutting board. Do you need to cut potatoes for salad
what must you do to prevent cross-contamination? - ANSWER ~Wash, rinse, and disinfect the chopping
board and knife
QUESTION>What is the temperature danger zone for bacteria to grow best? - ANSWER ~41-140 degrees
QUESTION>Self-directed care tasks must be listed in the client care plan - ANSWER ~True
, QUESTION>A client complains of dizziness, thirst, weakness, and confusion they're showing signs of...? -
ANSWER ~Infection
QUESTION>A restraint may be used if a client says here she is afraid of falling - ANSWER ~False
QUESTION>A home care aides role in nurse delegation is to do the delegated task as trained by the
client - ANSWER ~False
QUESTION>Which of the following are potentially hazardous foods if stored in temperature danger
zones? - ANSWER ~Cooked rice, chicken, cooked potatoes
QUESTION>When reporting suspected abuse to the DSHS a home care aide must - ANSWER
~Objectively describe the facts of what they observed
QUESTION>What is the correct way to make disinfectant when using bleach - ANSWER ~Mix 1 teaspoon
bleach with 1 gallon of cool water
QUESTION>The home care aide should wear gloves if - ANSWER ~They are providing care with chapped
hands
QUESTION>Any caregiver can assist with medication's by - ANSWER ~Studying a client wrists for drops,
sprays, or lotion
QUESTION>Untreated injuries, health or dental problems are a sign of? - ANSWER ~Neglect
QUESTION>You suspect a vulnerable adult has been sexually assaulted. You must report it... - ANSWER
~Immediately to the police and the DSHS abuse hotline
QUESTION>You observe that the client has bruises on her arms and legs that cannot be explained. What
should you do? - ANSWER ~Report the suspected abuse to the DSHS immediately.
QUESTION>Identify four of the nine body systems - ANSWER ~Integumentary, sensory, cardiovascular,
respiratory
QUESTION>Diabetes mellitus affects which body system - ANSWER ~Endocrine
QUESTION>What is a medication? - ANSWER ~Any compound that changes the chemical activity within
the human body.
QUESTION>Scheduled medications are called controlled substances. They could be dangerous or have
high potential for abuse, an example of this type of medication is - ANSWER ~Stimulants
QUESTION>What temp must you keep foods cold? - ANSWER ~40 degrees
QUESTION>Gloves are required when - ANSWER ~You may be exposed to blood or bodily fluids
QUESTION>When should you check a clients skin - ANSWER ~Anytime you do personal care
QUESTION>HIV is hard to kill on household surfaces - ANSWER ~False
QUESTION>To prevent pressure ulcers for clients in wheelchairs, you should? - ANSWER ~Encourage
them to shift their weight frequently
QUESTION>You just Finished cutting raw meat on a cutting board. Do you need to cut potatoes for salad
what must you do to prevent cross-contamination? - ANSWER ~Wash, rinse, and disinfect the chopping
board and knife
QUESTION>What is the temperature danger zone for bacteria to grow best? - ANSWER ~41-140 degrees
QUESTION>Self-directed care tasks must be listed in the client care plan - ANSWER ~True
, QUESTION>A client complains of dizziness, thirst, weakness, and confusion they're showing signs of...? -
ANSWER ~Infection
QUESTION>A restraint may be used if a client says here she is afraid of falling - ANSWER ~False
QUESTION>A home care aides role in nurse delegation is to do the delegated task as trained by the
client - ANSWER ~False
QUESTION>Which of the following are potentially hazardous foods if stored in temperature danger
zones? - ANSWER ~Cooked rice, chicken, cooked potatoes
QUESTION>When reporting suspected abuse to the DSHS a home care aide must - ANSWER
~Objectively describe the facts of what they observed
QUESTION>What is the correct way to make disinfectant when using bleach - ANSWER ~Mix 1 teaspoon
bleach with 1 gallon of cool water
QUESTION>The home care aide should wear gloves if - ANSWER ~They are providing care with chapped
hands
QUESTION>Any caregiver can assist with medication's by - ANSWER ~Studying a client wrists for drops,
sprays, or lotion
QUESTION>Untreated injuries, health or dental problems are a sign of? - ANSWER ~Neglect
QUESTION>You suspect a vulnerable adult has been sexually assaulted. You must report it... - ANSWER
~Immediately to the police and the DSHS abuse hotline
QUESTION>You observe that the client has bruises on her arms and legs that cannot be explained. What
should you do? - ANSWER ~Report the suspected abuse to the DSHS immediately.