HCA practice test Questions & Correct Answers/ Graded A+

When providing culturally appropriate care, the following is what would need to be done : Identify the consumers preferences, believes, and values, and respect them. Promote a consumer's dignity, privacy, and independence by : Using the word help If a person who is not on the care team asks you to share a consumer's confidential information, what should you say? : I am sorry, but I am NOT allowed to share that information with out my consumers permission. If confidential information about the consumer must be shared with another care team member : Only share what is needed in the consumer's best interest If the consumer puts themselves in immediate danger and I am concerned my first step is : Call 911 2 If the consumer asks for help, with something that will put them in danger you should : Explain why you are concerned and generate options together that balance the consumer' choice with personal safety Even with their family members suspected abuse should be : Reported as soon as possible to adult protective services at DSHS Abandonment : Deserting or leaving a vulnerable adult or child without basic life necessities. Adult Protective Services : Are who you contact in any suspicion of abuse Self neglect : When a consumer truth is not to eat or drink anything Punctuality : Because not showing up for work could be considered abandonment and the consumer depends on you for personal care