HCA Practice test Questions and
Answers 100% Pass
AIDS stand for - CORRECT ANSWER- acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
A client who determines their preferred schedules, activities, types of clothing to wear
and food to eat is exercising their right to ------? - CORRECT ANSWER- self-
determination
if you are unsure whether someone has suffered an injury from a fall, you should: -
CORRECT ANSWER- call 911
True or false: Even if you did not provide care to Mr. Franks, it's ok for you to document
everything that was done for him today as long as one of your friends provide the care -
CORRECT ANSWER- false
the presence for malnutrition can increase the risk for - CORRECT ANSWER- dying
Low energy, feelings of heaviness, and immune system suppression, along with sleep
and appetite disturbances, are examples of: - CORRECT ANSWER- Physical systems
of greif
What does the acronym RACE stand for in the context of a fire? - CORRECT
ANSWER- rescue, alarm, contain, extinguish
nurse delegation - CORRECT ANSWER- Is a process where an RN delegates specific
tasks to a home care aid, NAC, or NAR.
The most common kind of injury that home care workers sustain is... - CORRECT
ANSWER- Musculoskeletal
One of the barriers in diagnosing HIV is - CORRECT ANSWER- It can be years before
the serious symptoms appear.
Which of the following words would not be considered age-appropriate? - CORRECT
ANSWER- Diapers
, Which of the following are potential transformative qualities that are associated with loss
and grief? - CORRECT ANSWER- Openness to new possibilities in life and newly
discovered personal strengths
Empowering a client will ____ the clients quality of like and ward off hopelessness and
helplessness, which contribute to____? - CORRECT ANSWER- increase, depression
True or False: Sheets that fit too tight and recliners that clients are unable to get out of
are considered restraints - CORRECT ANSWER- true
When a change of condition is noticed, it is important to - CORRECT ANSWER- notify
the supervisor or nurse
Which tactic has the potential to create miscommunication? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Waiting to be reminded to do a task
True or false: Authorized staff and staff who have completed the required to training to
assist clients with self-administration - CORRECT ANSWER- true
If a client starts to fall during assistance with ambulation, the best thing a care team
member can do is to: - CORRECT ANSWER- Bend her knees and lower client to the
floor
True or false: Care must be provided in a manner that protects the person's privacy -
CORRECT ANSWER- True
True or false: staff who report abuse are protected from retaliation - CORRECT
ANSWER- true
unethical behavior is defined by - CORRECT ANSWER- Violating a client's rights by
forcing them to take medication, receive care they do not want, or participate in
activities they are not interested in.
adverse drug reactions can occur - CORRECT ANSWER- due to lack of insufficient
documentation
As the caregiver for Mr. and Mrs. McDonald, you know that they each have different
times they like to wake up; Mr. McDonald likes to wake up at 7:30 am and Mrs.
McDonald likes to wake up at 8:00 am. You have five other clients to care for, and you
have a schedule you need to follow so you can get all your duties done and take your
Answers 100% Pass
AIDS stand for - CORRECT ANSWER- acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
A client who determines their preferred schedules, activities, types of clothing to wear
and food to eat is exercising their right to ------? - CORRECT ANSWER- self-
determination
if you are unsure whether someone has suffered an injury from a fall, you should: -
CORRECT ANSWER- call 911
True or false: Even if you did not provide care to Mr. Franks, it's ok for you to document
everything that was done for him today as long as one of your friends provide the care -
CORRECT ANSWER- false
the presence for malnutrition can increase the risk for - CORRECT ANSWER- dying
Low energy, feelings of heaviness, and immune system suppression, along with sleep
and appetite disturbances, are examples of: - CORRECT ANSWER- Physical systems
of greif
What does the acronym RACE stand for in the context of a fire? - CORRECT
ANSWER- rescue, alarm, contain, extinguish
nurse delegation - CORRECT ANSWER- Is a process where an RN delegates specific
tasks to a home care aid, NAC, or NAR.
The most common kind of injury that home care workers sustain is... - CORRECT
ANSWER- Musculoskeletal
One of the barriers in diagnosing HIV is - CORRECT ANSWER- It can be years before
the serious symptoms appear.
Which of the following words would not be considered age-appropriate? - CORRECT
ANSWER- Diapers
, Which of the following are potential transformative qualities that are associated with loss
and grief? - CORRECT ANSWER- Openness to new possibilities in life and newly
discovered personal strengths
Empowering a client will ____ the clients quality of like and ward off hopelessness and
helplessness, which contribute to____? - CORRECT ANSWER- increase, depression
True or False: Sheets that fit too tight and recliners that clients are unable to get out of
are considered restraints - CORRECT ANSWER- true
When a change of condition is noticed, it is important to - CORRECT ANSWER- notify
the supervisor or nurse
Which tactic has the potential to create miscommunication? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Waiting to be reminded to do a task
True or false: Authorized staff and staff who have completed the required to training to
assist clients with self-administration - CORRECT ANSWER- true
If a client starts to fall during assistance with ambulation, the best thing a care team
member can do is to: - CORRECT ANSWER- Bend her knees and lower client to the
floor
True or false: Care must be provided in a manner that protects the person's privacy -
CORRECT ANSWER- True
True or false: staff who report abuse are protected from retaliation - CORRECT
ANSWER- true
unethical behavior is defined by - CORRECT ANSWER- Violating a client's rights by
forcing them to take medication, receive care they do not want, or participate in
activities they are not interested in.
adverse drug reactions can occur - CORRECT ANSWER- due to lack of insufficient
documentation
As the caregiver for Mr. and Mrs. McDonald, you know that they each have different
times they like to wake up; Mr. McDonald likes to wake up at 7:30 am and Mrs.
McDonald likes to wake up at 8:00 am. You have five other clients to care for, and you
have a schedule you need to follow so you can get all your duties done and take your
