HCA Written Exam Guide

HCA Written Exam Professional boundaries are necessary in caregiving because they help the home care aid 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: 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: suggest the daughter ask her father directly about his health An example of a restraint is: 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 encourage the client to discuss this with the doctor or dietitian first. the diet. The best response is: 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? Explain the HCA's concerns to client and offer alternatives When reporting suspected abuse to DSHS, the HCA must: 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: financial exploitation A client's care plan is important because it helps the HCA: identify what personal care tasks the client needs The HCA should wear gloves when providing care with chapped hands You are a mandatory reporter of abuse for any vulnerable adult True You need to know if your client has advanced directives and where they are located True A restraint can be used if the client says he or she is afraid of falling False A client's right to decide what care he or she receives is protected by law True Self-directed care tasks, done by an Individual Provider must be listed in their care plan True A client's care plan is important because it helps you to Know what personal care tasks to do It is important to understand a client's cultural background because it affects how you need to provide care When cleaning up blood, wear gloves only if a client has a blood borne disease False A client complaining of having a headache and feeling dizzy could be dehydration True The HIV virus is hard to kill on household surfaces False Client's infected with HIV/Aids may not know they have the illness True It is better to drag, not lift the client when helping to re position her in bed False Infections may spread when work areas are not kept clean True When looking at the label of a client's medication, you must verify if it is the correct client, medication, dosage, and route True An HCA's role in nurse delegation is to do a delegated task as trained by the client False You should report a change in a client's condition or behaviour anytime you have questions or concerns True It is your reponsibility to come to work when scheduled and on time True A client's legal rights are important because they Protect a client's freedom and dignity A relative of Mr. Timberlake has taken several valuable things from his house without permission. This could be a sign of: Financial Exploitation 1/3 Which action could be helpful if you were experiencing grief and loss Talking with someone who will listen Any caregiver can assist with the medications in what way? Steadying a client's wrists for drops, spray or lotions. As a caregiver, what is the first thing you need to do in an emergency? Make sure the client is safe Your legal responsibility for reporting abuse begins as soon as you do what? Suspect abuse has happened A behaviour that puts you at risks for HIV/AIDS could be Contact with infected blood Mr. Filmore has diabetes and has a new sore on his foot. You must: Report it to your supervisor/case manager Active listening to a client means Stop what you are doing and focus on him or her Clear, professional boundaries are important because they help you Keep a healthy, ethical relationship with a client As a caregiver, reading food labels helps you know if a food is healthy for a client Check a client's skin when? Whenever you do personal care HIV/AIDS is cause by a blood borne virus Mr. Yost wants hotdogs but is on a low-salt diet, you should tell him Why his choices concern you and offer alternative When a client is confined to a wheelchair , what should you tell them to prevent pressure ulcers to shift their weight frequently A client with dementia and becomes restless in the afternoon and tries to go outside. How do you keep her safe without using a restraint? Have her..... Walk or pace in a safe area Mrs. Phillips continues to refuse to take her medications. You should do what? Report it to your case manager/supervisor You notice your client has bruises on her arms and legs that can't be explained. You must: Report this suspected abuse to DSHS immediately A client that complains of dizziness, thirst, weakness, and confusion is showing signs of Infection and/or dehydration Objectively reporting concerns about a client means you give what Only the facts you observed One effective way to avoid caregiver burnout is: take action early to reduce what causes you stress Proper body mechanics include always bending from where? The knees Standard precautions are used when Anytime there is a risk of exposure to blood or body fluids To make sure your body language communicates respect to a client, always do what? Keep your gestures relaxed and open When assisting a client transfer, always do what? Communicate exactly what you will be doing and when When something needs to documented about a client you should do what? Write down exactly what happened as soon as possible What action helps reduce the possibility of caregiver burnout? Setting healthy limits to what you can realistically do Which practice helps a client keep good bowel function? Eating foods high in fiber Who is allowed to administer a medication? RNs or LPNs If you have chapped hands, you must do what? Where gloves When a client is about to fall, what should you do? Gently ease her to the floor You suspect a vulnerable adult has been sexually assaulted, you must report it how? To the police and the DSHS abuse hotline What temperature must you keep foods cold? 41 degrees or below What is the correct way to reheat food? Reheat to 165 degrees or hotter within 1 hour What is the correct way to make disinfectant when using bleach? One teaspoon bleach to one gallon cool water When cutting raw meat on a cutting board and you need to cut potatoes, what should you do to prevent cross contamination? Wash, rinse and disinfect the board and knife before using 2/3 When must a person prepping foods wash their hands? Whenever they have become contaminated If an HCA has a sore throat or diarrhea, they should not prepare foods. why? Germs causing illnesses could also cause clients to get sick Why should an HCA use gloves or utensils instead of preparing with bare hands? Germs from bare hands could contaminate food What is the temperature danger zone? 41 to 140 degrees fahrenheit What is an example of foods that can grow bacteria easier than others? Cooked rice, chicken and cooked potatoes What is the correct way to determine if meats and other foods are adequately cooked to prevent illness? Use a thermometer to check the internal temp of the food 3/3