HCA102 FINAL EXAM Questions and Answers 100% Correct
AM Care vs. HS Care correct answer AM Care:
Before lunch (early morning and morning care).
Assisted to bathroom.
Given partial bath.
Perineal care.
Dressed, groomed, mouth care.
(If enough time, tub bath or shower).
HS Care:
Provided at bedtime (evening care).
Aimed at relaxing and increasing comfort.
Face washing, handwashing, oral hygiene.
Perineal care.
Back massaging.
Assistance to bathroom.
Helped into sleepwear.
Bed linens and units made neat and comfortable.
Essential Nutrients correct answer 1. Protein - needed for tissue growth and repair.
2. Carbohydrates - provide energy for body and fibre for bowel elimination.
3. Fats - provide energy, help body use certain vitamins, add flavour. Some fat needed, excess is stored as
body fat. Saturated, Trans and Unsaturated (healthiest).
4. Vitamins - needed daily for normal function and growth. Each vitamin needed for specific body
functions. Lack can result in illness. A,D,E,K - fat-soluble; C and B complex - water-soluble.
5. Minerals - chemical substances found in plant and animals substances, each mineral needed for
specific body functions.
, 6. Water - most important nutrient necessary for life. Maintains cell function, regulates body temp.,
delivers nutrients, removes waste, performs other body processes. Must be balance of fluid intake and
output - death can result otherwise.
Guidelines for Bathing Clients correct answer 1. Follow care plan for method and skin care products.
Allow for choices whenever possible.
2. Follow Standard Practices - ie. wear gloves when washing perineal area.
3. Make sure client fully understands procedure beforehand and talk to supervisor if they do not.
4. Collect all needed items before starting. For safety, do not leave client.
5. Provide for privacy - close doors, shades, drapes, etc.
6. Cover client for warmth and privacy.
7. Wash from cleanest to dirtiest areas.
8. Use good body. mechanics.
Pat skin dry to avoid irritating/breaking skin. Dry under/between all skin folds.
9. Ensure bath water not too hot. Check temperature.
Home Management Tasks correct answer Cleaning and organizing the home includes:
1. Light housekeeping:
a. Straightening/cleaning bedroom, kitchen, living room, bathroom - clear away clutter.
b. Doing laundry, removing stains
c. Making beds
d. Washing dishes
e. Dusting and vacuuming
f. Recycling and composting
2. Assisting with tasks involving money:
a. Personal banking
b. Buy groceries
c. Pay bills
AM Care vs. HS Care correct answer AM Care:
Before lunch (early morning and morning care).
Assisted to bathroom.
Given partial bath.
Perineal care.
Dressed, groomed, mouth care.
(If enough time, tub bath or shower).
HS Care:
Provided at bedtime (evening care).
Aimed at relaxing and increasing comfort.
Face washing, handwashing, oral hygiene.
Perineal care.
Back massaging.
Assistance to bathroom.
Helped into sleepwear.
Bed linens and units made neat and comfortable.
Essential Nutrients correct answer 1. Protein - needed for tissue growth and repair.
2. Carbohydrates - provide energy for body and fibre for bowel elimination.
3. Fats - provide energy, help body use certain vitamins, add flavour. Some fat needed, excess is stored as
body fat. Saturated, Trans and Unsaturated (healthiest).
4. Vitamins - needed daily for normal function and growth. Each vitamin needed for specific body
functions. Lack can result in illness. A,D,E,K - fat-soluble; C and B complex - water-soluble.
5. Minerals - chemical substances found in plant and animals substances, each mineral needed for
specific body functions.
, 6. Water - most important nutrient necessary for life. Maintains cell function, regulates body temp.,
delivers nutrients, removes waste, performs other body processes. Must be balance of fluid intake and
output - death can result otherwise.
Guidelines for Bathing Clients correct answer 1. Follow care plan for method and skin care products.
Allow for choices whenever possible.
2. Follow Standard Practices - ie. wear gloves when washing perineal area.
3. Make sure client fully understands procedure beforehand and talk to supervisor if they do not.
4. Collect all needed items before starting. For safety, do not leave client.
5. Provide for privacy - close doors, shades, drapes, etc.
6. Cover client for warmth and privacy.
7. Wash from cleanest to dirtiest areas.
8. Use good body. mechanics.
Pat skin dry to avoid irritating/breaking skin. Dry under/between all skin folds.
9. Ensure bath water not too hot. Check temperature.
Home Management Tasks correct answer Cleaning and organizing the home includes:
1. Light housekeeping:
a. Straightening/cleaning bedroom, kitchen, living room, bathroom - clear away clutter.
b. Doing laundry, removing stains
c. Making beds
d. Washing dishes
e. Dusting and vacuuming
f. Recycling and composting
2. Assisting with tasks involving money:
a. Personal banking
b. Buy groceries
c. Pay bills
