HCA Written Exam 69 Questions And Answers
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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 the diet. The best response is:
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?
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