HAC Personal Hygiene & Daily Living Assistance 2

Question 1

A client refuses to bathe for the third day in a row. What is the BEST first action for the healthcare aide?

Accepted Answer

Document the refusal and report it to the supervising nurse

Answer

Documenting and reporting a repeated refusal ensures the care team can assess whether there is an underlying medical or psychological cause.

Question 2

When assisting a client with denture care, the aide should store dentures overnight in:

Accepted Answer

Cool water or denture-cleaning solution

Answer

Dentures must be kept in cool water or denture solution when not worn to prevent warping and drying out.

Question 3

A male client needs perineal care after a bowel movement. The aide should clean the perineal area using which technique?

Accepted Answer

Front to back, using a clean section of cloth for each stroke

Answer

Front-to-back cleaning with a clean section each stroke prevents introducing fecal bacteria into the urethral area.

Question 4

Which water temperature is generally recommended when giving a client a complete bed bath?

Accepted Answer

Warm water (105–115°F / 40–46°C)

Answer

Water at 105–115°F is warm enough for comfort and cleansing without risking burns, especially for clients with reduced sensation.

Question 5

When shampooing a bedridden client's hair, the aide should position the client:

Accepted Answer

With the head tilted back over a shampoo trough or basin at the edge of the bed

Answer

A shampoo trough placed under the head allows water to drain away from the client's face and body safely.

(HAC) Healthcare Aide Certification Practice Test