HCA - Health Care Assistant Certification Health Care Assistant Personal Care and Mobility 1

Question 1

When performing a bed bath, in what order should the HCA wash a resident's body?

Accepted Answer

Face first, then working down the body toward the feet

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Feet first, then trunk, then face last to prevent contamination

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Genitals first to reduce infection risk, then face and extremities

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Chest first, then arms, then face, ending with feet

Question 2

A resident must be transferred from bed to wheelchair. The HCA has placed the wheelchair correctly. Where should the wheelchair be positioned relative to the bed?

Accepted Answer

At a 45-degree angle on the resident's stronger side, locked

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Parallel to the bed on the resident's weaker side, locked

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Directly in front of the bed at a 90-degree angle, unlocked for easy movement

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At a 45-degree angle on the resident's weaker side, locked

Question 3

While assisting a resident with oral care who is unconscious, which position should the HCA place the resident in?

Accepted Answer

Side-lying (lateral) position with head turned to the side

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Supine (flat on back) to keep the airway open

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Semi-Fowler's position with head tilted back

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High Fowler's position at 90 degrees

Question 4

A resident's care plan requires range-of-motion (ROM) exercises to the left shoulder. The resident reports pain during the exercise. What should the HCA do?

Accepted Answer

Move the joint only to the point of resistance or slight discomfort, then stop and report the pain

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Continue at the same pace since some discomfort is expected with ROM exercises

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Skip the exercise entirely that day and document nothing until the next shift

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Increase the speed of movement to complete the exercise before the pain worsens

Question 5

An HCA is assisting a resident with hair care. The resident has a scalp condition causing sores. What is the most appropriate action?

Accepted Answer

Gently comb the hair, avoid the affected areas, and report the observation to the nurse

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Comb the hair carefully around the sores and do not report unless the resident complains

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Refuse to perform hair care until a nurse has assessed the resident

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Apply a topical cream from the medication cart to soothe the sores before combing

Question 6

When assisting a resident to walk who becomes suddenly dizzy and begins to fall, what should the HCA do?

Accepted Answer

Ease the resident gently to the floor by widening your stance, bending your knees, and controlling their descent

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Step in front of the resident and push them back upright to prevent them from hitting the floor

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Call out for help loudly while maintaining your hold and waiting for the resident to regain balance

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Lower yourself to the floor first so the resident can lean on you safely