HCA Written Exam
Professional boundaries are necessary in caregiving because they help the home care aid - (correct
Answer) - Keep a healthy relationship with the client
A client's son asks the home care aide to do the family's laundry along with the client's. The HCA should:
- (correct Answer) - Explain that the HCA can only provide services for the client
A client's daughter is visiting from out of town and asks the HCA about her father's health. The best
response is: - (correct Answer) - suggest the daughter ask her father directly about his health
An example of a restraint is: - (correct Answer) - dressing the client in clothing selected because it cannot
be removed by the client
A client is on a special diet and wants to add some new foods to the diet. The best response is: - (correct
Answer) - encourage the client to discuss this with the doctor or dietitian first.
A client is feeling very weak today but wants to take a tub bath. The HCA is concerned about the client's
risk of falling in tub. What is the best response by the HCA? - (correct Answer) - Explain the HCA's
concerns to client and offer alternatives
When reporting suspected abuse to DSHS, the HCA must: - (correct Answer) - describe the facts about
what has been observed
A client's family member has taken several valuable items from the client's home without permission.
This could be a sign of: - (correct Answer) - financial exploitation
A client's care plan is important because it helps the HCA: - (correct Answer) - identify what personal
care tasks the client needs
The HCA should wear gloves when - (correct Answer) - providing care with chapped hands
You are a mandatory reporter of abuse for any vulnerable adult - (correct Answer) - True
You need to know if your client has advanced directives and where they are located - (correct Answer) -
True
A restraint can be used if the client says he or she is afraid of falling - (correct Answer) - False
A client's right to decide what care he or she receives is protected by law - (correct Answer) - True
Self-directed care tasks, done by an Individual Provider must be listed in their care plan - (correct
Answer) - True
A client's care plan is important because it helps you to - (correct Answer) - Know what personal care
tasks to do
It is important to understand a client's cultural background because - (correct Answer) - it affects how
you need to provide care
Professional boundaries are necessary in caregiving because they help the home care aid - (correct
Answer) - Keep a healthy relationship with the client
A client's son asks the home care aide to do the family's laundry along with the client's. The HCA should:
- (correct Answer) - Explain that the HCA can only provide services for the client
A client's daughter is visiting from out of town and asks the HCA about her father's health. The best
response is: - (correct Answer) - suggest the daughter ask her father directly about his health
An example of a restraint is: - (correct Answer) - dressing the client in clothing selected because it cannot
be removed by the client
A client is on a special diet and wants to add some new foods to the diet. The best response is: - (correct
Answer) - encourage the client to discuss this with the doctor or dietitian first.
A client is feeling very weak today but wants to take a tub bath. The HCA is concerned about the client's
risk of falling in tub. What is the best response by the HCA? - (correct Answer) - Explain the HCA's
concerns to client and offer alternatives
When reporting suspected abuse to DSHS, the HCA must: - (correct Answer) - describe the facts about
what has been observed
A client's family member has taken several valuable items from the client's home without permission.
This could be a sign of: - (correct Answer) - financial exploitation
A client's care plan is important because it helps the HCA: - (correct Answer) - identify what personal
care tasks the client needs
The HCA should wear gloves when - (correct Answer) - providing care with chapped hands
You are a mandatory reporter of abuse for any vulnerable adult - (correct Answer) - True
You need to know if your client has advanced directives and where they are located - (correct Answer) -
True
A restraint can be used if the client says he or she is afraid of falling - (correct Answer) - False
A client's right to decide what care he or she receives is protected by law - (correct Answer) - True
Self-directed care tasks, done by an Individual Provider must be listed in their care plan - (correct
Answer) - True
A client's care plan is important because it helps you to - (correct Answer) - Know what personal care
tasks to do
It is important to understand a client's cultural background because - (correct Answer) - it affects how
you need to provide care
