HCA Personal Care and Mobility 5

Question 1

Which footwear is MOST appropriate for a client during ambulation after hip replacement surgery?

Accepted Answer

Non-slip shoes or sneakers that fully enclose the foot

Answer

Fully enclosed non-slip shoes provide stability and support, reducing fall and re-injury risk following hip replacement.

Question 2

A client with dementia becomes agitated during morning care. The BEST approach is to:

Accepted Answer

Stop, use a calm voice, offer a brief distraction, then resume care

Answer

A calm tone combined with a brief pause or distraction can de-escalate agitation and allow care to resume safely and respectfully.

Question 3

When making an occupied bed, the HCA should:

Accepted Answer

Work from one side to the other without leaving the client alone

Answer

Working side-to-side while keeping the client covered maintains privacy, warmth, and safety during an occupied bed change.

Question 4

Which observation during a client's shower should be reported to the supervising nurse immediately?

Accepted Answer

A new area of redness, bruising, or open skin noted on the client's body

Answer

New skin changes such as unexplained bruising, redness, or wounds must be reported immediately as they may indicate injury, abuse, or medical deterioration.

Question 5

When assisting a client to ambulate with a walker, the walker should be advanced:

Accepted Answer

Approximately 6–8 inches ahead, then both feet brought up to it

Answer

Moving the walker 6–8 inches forward, then stepping both feet up to it, creates a stable tripod base and reduces fall risk.

(HCA) Health Care Assistant Certification Practice Test

(HCA) Health Care Assistant Certification Practice Test

HCA Personal Care and Mobility 5