HAC Healthcare Aide Patient Care & Assistance 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: When repositioning a patient in bed to prevent pressure injuries, how often should a bedridden patient be turned?
- Every 4 hours
- Every 2 hours (Correct answer)
- Every 6 hours
- Once per shift
Correct answer: Every 2 hours
Bedridden patients should be repositioned at least every 2 hours to relieve pressure and prevent skin breakdown.
Question 2: A patient has a Foley catheter. Which observation should be reported to the nurse immediately?
- Urine is pale yellow
- The drainage bag is below bladder level
- No urine output for 2 hours (Correct answer)
- The tubing is coiled on the bed
Correct answer: No urine output for 2 hours
Absence of urine output for 2 hours may indicate catheter blockage, kinking, or a serious medical condition requiring prompt nursing evaluation.
Question 3: While assisting a patient with a shower, the aide notices the patient becomes pale and dizzy. The FIRST action is to:
- Finish the shower quickly
- Help the patient sit or return to bed safely (Correct answer)
- Give the patient water to drink
- Leave to call the nurse immediately
Correct answer: Help the patient sit or return to bed safely
Patient safety is the priority; the aide should seat or return the patient to a safe position before seeking additional help.
Question 4: Which technique is correct when providing oral care to an unconscious patient?
- Position the patient supine (flat) to prevent aspiration
- Use a bulb syringe filled with water to rinse the mouth
- Turn the patient's head to the side and use a padded tongue blade and swabs (Correct answer)
- Apply toothpaste and brush normally
Correct answer: Turn the patient's head to the side and use a padded tongue blade and swabs
Turning the head to the side uses gravity to prevent aspiration, and swabs allow safe cleaning without excess fluid.
Question 5: A healthcare aide is caring for a patient on fall precautions. Which action is CORRECT?
- Raise all four side rails to keep the patient in bed
- Keep the call light within the patient's reach at all times (Correct answer)
- Encourage the patient to get up independently to promote autonomy
- Remove the non-slip footwear to prevent tripping
Correct answer: Keep the call light within the patient's reach at all times
Keeping the call light within reach allows the patient to summon help before attempting to get up, reducing fall risk.
Question 6: When measuring a patient's blood pressure, the cuff should be placed:
- Over clothing for comfort
- About 1 inch above the antecubital fossa (Correct answer)
- Tightly over the brachial artery
- On the forearm below the elbow
Correct answer: About 1 inch above the antecubital fossa
The cuff should be placed approximately 1 inch (2–3 cm) above the antecubital fossa to allow stethoscope placement over the brachial artery.
Question 7: A patient on a fluid restriction of 1,000 mL/day has consumed 750 mL by 4 PM. How much fluid remains for the rest of the day?
- 150 mL
- 250 mL (Correct answer)
- 500 mL
- 100 mL
Correct answer: 250 mL
1,000 mL minus 750 mL consumed equals 250 mL remaining for the rest of the day.
HAC Healthcare Aide Patient Care & Assistance 2
When repositioning a patient in bed to prevent pressure injuries, how often should a bedridden patient be turned?