HCA HCA - Health Care Assistant Medication Assistance and Treatment Support 2

Question 1

What is the primary role of an HCA when a patient is receiving oxygen therapy?

Accepted Answer

Observe and report any signs of breathing difficulty to the nurse

Answer

HCAs observe and report changes in the patient's condition; adjusting oxygen levels is outside their scope of practice.

Question 2

When assisting a patient who uses a metered-dose inhaler (MDI), the HCA's role is to:

Accepted Answer

Remind the patient to use their inhaler as scheduled and observe for any adverse reactions

Answer

HCAs may remind patients to use their inhalers and observe them for any concerning reactions.

Question 3

Which action best demonstrates proper HCA support during wound dressing changes performed by a nurse?

Accepted Answer

Providing supplies and keeping the patient calm and still

Answer

HCAs support nurses during procedures by gathering supplies and comforting the patient.

Question 4

A patient receiving IV fluids tells the HCA the IV site is painful and swollen. The HCA should:

Accepted Answer

Notify the nurse right away as infiltration may be occurring

Answer

Pain and swelling at an IV site are signs of infiltration and require immediate nurse evaluation.

Question 5

What is the safest way for an HCA to dispose of a used sharps item (e.g., lancet)?

Accepted Answer

Place directly into a designated sharps container

Answer

Used sharps must be placed immediately into an approved sharps container to prevent needlestick injuries.

(HCA) Health Care Assistant Certification Practice Test