HCA 105 ROLE OF HCA, ASSIGNED
TASKS, DOT'S EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Can you refuse to carry out a delegated task? - Answer-1. You have the right to say
no...if you have a good reason.
2. You must never ignore an order or request to do something.
3. Use effective communication to problem solve and resolve your reasons for refusal.
4. You must not refuse simply because you do not like or want to do the task.
Types of Duties that can be delegated - Answer-Never consider just the task, consider
the context as well (see process later on)
Permitted within employer job description, policies and procedures.
May include such tasks as....
3. Never consider just the task, consider the context as well (see process later on)
Permitted within employer job description, policies and procedures.
May include such tasks as: aspects of tracheostomy care, medications, tube feedings,
glucometer readings & simple dressings/wound care.
Never deep suctioning.
restricted activities - Answer-set out in legislation that lists tasks that only nurses are
legally able to perform.
only nurses can: - Answer-1. Perform a procedure below the skin or mucous membrane
(e.g. cleaning & dressing an open wound).
2. Administer a substance by injection or inhalation.
3. Insert an instrument, hand or finger into a client's body opening.
Delegation Process What about the Task: - Answer-1. needs to be done for that client
on a regular basis and
2. has already been done for the client by a nurse with consistent and safe results.
3. Is the task clearly written out in client's care/service plan?
Delegation Process What about the HCA (you)? - Answer-1. Have you been taught how
to do the procedure?
2. Are you competent to do the procedure (knowledge, skill, attitude and judgement)?
3. Do you know who/when/what to report?
Delegation Process - What about the supports? - Answer-1. Who is available to ask for
assistance, or
2. Report concerns to?
3. When/how will you be supervised?
TASKS, DOT'S EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Can you refuse to carry out a delegated task? - Answer-1. You have the right to say
no...if you have a good reason.
2. You must never ignore an order or request to do something.
3. Use effective communication to problem solve and resolve your reasons for refusal.
4. You must not refuse simply because you do not like or want to do the task.
Types of Duties that can be delegated - Answer-Never consider just the task, consider
the context as well (see process later on)
Permitted within employer job description, policies and procedures.
May include such tasks as....
3. Never consider just the task, consider the context as well (see process later on)
Permitted within employer job description, policies and procedures.
May include such tasks as: aspects of tracheostomy care, medications, tube feedings,
glucometer readings & simple dressings/wound care.
Never deep suctioning.
restricted activities - Answer-set out in legislation that lists tasks that only nurses are
legally able to perform.
only nurses can: - Answer-1. Perform a procedure below the skin or mucous membrane
(e.g. cleaning & dressing an open wound).
2. Administer a substance by injection or inhalation.
3. Insert an instrument, hand or finger into a client's body opening.
Delegation Process What about the Task: - Answer-1. needs to be done for that client
on a regular basis and
2. has already been done for the client by a nurse with consistent and safe results.
3. Is the task clearly written out in client's care/service plan?
Delegation Process What about the HCA (you)? - Answer-1. Have you been taught how
to do the procedure?
2. Are you competent to do the procedure (knowledge, skill, attitude and judgement)?
3. Do you know who/when/what to report?
Delegation Process - What about the supports? - Answer-1. Who is available to ask for
assistance, or
2. Report concerns to?
3. When/how will you be supervised?
