HCA Written Exam with Complete Solutions
Professional boundaries are necessary in caregiving because they help the home care aid
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: Answ...
HCA Written Exam with Complete Solutions
Professional boundaries are necessary in caregiving because they help the home care aid
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: 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: Answer-suggest the daughter ask her father directly about his health
An example of a restraint is: 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:
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? Answer-Explain the
HCA's concerns to client and offer alternatives
When reporting suspected abuse to DSHS, the HCA must: Answer-describe the facts
about what has been observed
, HCA Written Exam with Complete Solutions
A client's family member has taken several valuable items from the client's home without
permission. This could be a sign of: Answer-financial exploitation
A client's care plan is important because it helps the HCA: Answer-identify what personal
care tasks the client needs
The HCA should wear gloves when Answer-providing care with chapped hands
You are a mandatory reporter of abuse for any vulnerable adult Answer-True
You need to know if your client has advanced directives and where they are located
Answer-True
A restraint can be used if the client says he or she is afraid of falling Answer-False
A client's right to decide what care he or she receives is protected by law Answer-True
Self-directed care tasks, done by an Individual Provider must be listed in their care plan
Answer-True
A client's care plan is important because it helps you to Answer-Know what personal care
tasks to do
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