HCA - Health Care Assistant Certification Health Care Assistant Basic Nursing and Restorative Skills 1

Question 1

A resident must be repositioned every two hours to prevent pressure injuries. The resident is currently in the left lateral position. What is the correct next position?

Accepted Answer

Supine (flat on back) or right lateral position

Answer

A turning schedule alternates sides and the back to relieve pressure from any one bony prominence. Moving from left lateral to supine or right lateral follows the standard repositioning sequence and ensures no single area bears prolonged pressure.

Question 2

When performing passive range-of-motion exercises on a resident's shoulder, the resident reports sudden sharp pain. What should the HCA do first?

Accepted Answer

Stop the exercise immediately and report the pain to the nurse

Answer

Sharp or sudden pain during ROM exercises indicates possible injury or joint pathology. The HCA must stop immediately to prevent harm and report to the supervising nurse for further assessment before continuing.

Question 3

A resident is being ambulated in the hallway with a gait belt. The resident begins to feel faint and their knees start to buckle. What is the correct HCA response?

Accepted Answer

Ease the resident gently to the floor using the gait belt to control the descent

Answer

When a resident begins to fall, the safest action is to control the descent to the floor using the gait belt. This prevents injury from an uncontrolled fall and protects both the resident and the HCA.

Question 4

Which observation should the HCA report to the nurse immediately when providing perineal care to a female resident with an indwelling urinary catheter?

Accepted Answer

There is cloudy, dark-colored urine with a foul odor in the drainage bag

Answer

Cloudy, dark urine with a foul odor are classic signs of a urinary tract infection (UTI), which requires prompt nursing assessment and possible medical intervention. This is an abnormal finding that must be reported immediately.

Question 5

A resident recovering from a hip replacement is on partial weight-bearing status. When assisting them to stand from a chair, where should the HCA position a standard walker?

Accepted Answer

Directly in front of the resident within easy arm's reach before they stand

Answer

The walker must be positioned directly in front of the resident and within reach before they attempt to stand. This ensures they have immediate support as they rise and prevents loss of balance during the most unstable moment of the transfer.

(HCA) Health Care Assistant Certification Practice Test

(HCA) Health Care Assistant Certification Practice Test

HCA - Health Care Assistant Certification Health Care Assistant Basic Nursing and Restorative Skills 1