HCA HCA - Health Care Assistant Medication Assistance and Treatment Support 3

Question 1

Which of the following is an example of a non-pharmacological comfort measure an HCA may provide?

Accepted Answer

Applying a warm compress to relieve muscle tension

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Administering an analgesic tablet

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Increasing a pain medication dose

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Ordering a new pain medication for the patient

Question 2

When assisting a patient using a glucometer to check blood sugar, which is the HCA's appropriate role?

Accepted Answer

Support the patient in performing the test and report the result to the nurse

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Interpret the result and adjust the patient's diet independently

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Decide whether insulin is needed based on the reading

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Perform the test only if the nurse is unavailable

Question 3

A patient on bed rest tells the HCA they are in pain and asks for more pain medication. The HCA should:

Accepted Answer

Notify the nurse of the patient's pain and document the complaint

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Give extra Tylenol from the supply room

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Tell the patient to wait until the next scheduled dose

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Reduce the patient's activity and ignore the request

Question 4

When applying a non-medicated topical product (e.g., moisturizing lotion) as directed, what should the HCA check before application?

Accepted Answer

The patient's skin for open wounds, rashes, or irritation and verify the product order

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The patient's insurance information

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Whether the product smells pleasant

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The nurse's personal preference for lotion brands

Question 5

Which of the following statements best describes the role of the HCA in care involving heat or cold therapy?

Accepted Answer

HCAs apply heat or cold therapy only as directed and monitor the skin for any adverse reaction

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HCAs may apply heat or cold independently at any temperature

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HCAs may increase the temperature of a heating pad if the patient requests more warmth

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HCAs should avoid all heat and cold therapy entirely

Question 6

What is the main reason HCAs are not permitted to take verbal or telephone orders for treatments?

Accepted Answer

Verbal orders require the clinical judgment and licensure of a nurse or physician

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HCAs are not allowed to use phones at work

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Verbal orders are always wrong

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HCAs only work during daytime shifts