HCA Written Exam

HCA Written Exam

A behaviour that puts you at risks for HIV/AIDS could be - correct answers--Contact with
infected blood

A client complaining of having a headache and feeling dizzy could be dehydration -
correct answers--True

A client is feeling very weak today but wants to take a tub bath. The HCA is concerned abo
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ut the client's risk of falling in tub. What is the best response by the HCA? -
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correct answers--Explain the HCA's concerns to client and offer alternatives
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A client is on a special diet and wants to add some new foods to the diet. The best response
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is: - correct answers--encourage the client to discuss this with the doctor or dietitian first.
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A client that complains of dizziness, thirst, weakness, and confusion is showing signs of -
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correct answers--Infection
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A client with dementia and becomes restless in the afternoon and tries to go outside. How d
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o you keep her safe without using a restraint? Have her..... - correct answers--
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Walk or pace in a safe area
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A client's care plan is important because it helps the HCA: - correct answers--
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identify what personal care tasks the client needs
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A client's care plan is important because it helps you to - correct answers--
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Know what personal care tasks to do
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A client's daughter is visiting from out of town and asks the HCA about her father's health. T
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he best response is: - correct answers--
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suggest the daughter ask her father directly about his health
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A client's family member has taken several valuable items from the client's home without p
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ermission. This could be a sign of: - correct answers--financial exploitation
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A client's legal rights are important because they - correct answers--
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Protect a client's freedom and dignity
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A client's right to decide what care he or she receives is protected by law - correct answers-
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-True

, A client's son asks the home care aide to do the family's laundry along with the client's. The
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HCA should: - correct answers--
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Explain that the HCA can only provide services for the client
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A relative of Mr. Timberlake has taken several valuable things from his house without perm
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ission. This could be a sign of: - correct answers--Financial Exploitation
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A restraint can be used if the client says he or she is afraid of falling - correct answers--
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False

Active listening to a client means - correct answers--
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Stop what you are doing and focus on him or her
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An example of a restraint is: - correct answers--
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dressing the client in clothing selected because it cannot be removed by the client
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An HCA's role in nurse delegation is to do a delegated task as trained by the client -
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correct answers--False
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Any caregiver can assist with the medications in what way? - correct answers--
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As a caregiver, reading food labels helps you know - correct answers--
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if a food is healthy for a client
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As a caregiver, what is the first thing you need to do in an emergency? - correct answers--
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Check a client's skin when? - correct answers--Whenever you do personal care
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Clear, professional boundaries are important because they help you - correct answers--
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Keep a healthy, ethical relationship with a client
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Client's infected with HIV/Aids may not know they have the illness - correct answers--True
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HIV/AIDS is cause by - correct answers--a blood borne virus
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If an HCA has a sore throat or diarrhea, they should not prepare foods. why? -
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If you have chapped hands, you must do what? - correct answers--Where gloves
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Infections may spread when work areas are not kept clean - correct answers--True
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It is better to drag, not lift the client when helping to re position her in bed - correct answers-
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-False