HCA Personal Care and Mobility 2

Question 1

When assisting a client with a mechanical lift, what is the FIRST step before attaching the sling?

Accepted Answer

Explain the procedure to the client and obtain consent

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Raise the bed to the highest position

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Position the lift over the client's center of gravity

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Lock the wheels on the mechanical lift

Question 2

A client with left-sided weakness needs to transfer from bed to wheelchair. Which side should the wheelchair be placed?

Accepted Answer

On the client's right (stronger) side

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On the client's left (weaker) side

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Directly in front of the client

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Whichever side is most convenient for the HCA

Question 3

Which action is MOST important when providing perineal care to a female client?

Accepted Answer

Wipe from front to back (urethra to rectum)

Answer

Use circular motions to clean the perineal area

Answer

Wipe from the rectal area toward the urethra

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Use a single washcloth for the entire procedure

Question 4

A client refuses to take a bath and becomes upset. The HCA should:

Accepted Answer

Document the refusal and report it to the supervisor

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Proceed with the bath since hygiene is medically necessary

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Ask a family member to convince the client

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Try again in 10 minutes without notifying anyone

Question 5

What is the purpose of a draw sheet (turning sheet) when repositioning a client in bed?

Accepted Answer

To reduce friction and shear forces on the client's skin

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To keep the client warm during repositioning

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To secure the client to the bed during movement

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To absorb moisture and keep sheets dry

Question 6

When ambulating a client who uses a cane, where should the HCA position themselves?

Accepted Answer

On the client's weaker side, slightly behind

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Directly in front of the client

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On the client's stronger side, slightly behind

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Two steps behind the client at all times

Question 7

Which technique helps prevent shoulder injury when dressing a client with a right-sided paralysis?

Accepted Answer

Dress the affected (right) side first, then the unaffected (left) side

Answer

Dress the unaffected (left) side first, then the affected (right) side

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Ask the client to hold both arms up simultaneously

Answer

Dress both sides at the same time using two HCAs