Question 5 of 100
Healthcare Aide Examination. A client’s family member is very upset they have to wear a mask when visiting, saying it is against their rights. What should the health care aide do?
- A) Allow visiting without mask
- B) Explain policy and procedure
- C) Provide a mask and walk away
- D) Suggest visiting from a distance
Question 6 of 100
The health care aide (HCA) witnesses a father slap his child’s face. The father tells the HCA to mind their own business. What should the HCA do?
- A) Report to supervisor
- B) Contact legal authorities
- C) Respect parent’s wishes
- D) Refer father to counselor
Question 7 of 100
What should the health care aide consider when bathing an infant?
- A) Lukewarm bath water
- B) Clean baby’s eyes last
- C) Avoid cleaning skin folds
- D) Never leave baby unattended
Question 8 of 100
What is the function of the respiratory system?
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- A) Transporting nutrients and oxygen
- B) Exchanging carbon dioxide and oxygen
- C) Sending electrical signals for bodily functions
- D) Breaking down food into nutrients to be absorbed
Question 9 of 100
A client and family are upset that care is always being provided during visiting hours. How should the health care aide respond?
- A) Refer family to supervisor
- B) Suggest family help with care
- C) Continue with care as scheduled
- D) Discuss plan to accommodate family
Question 10 of 100
A client has several alcoholic drinks a day, cries frequently, and is verbally abusive. What are they most likely experiencing?
- A) Alcohol misuse
- B) Alcohol tolerance
- C) Alcohol withdrawal
- D) Alcohol detoxification
Question 11
A health care aide witnesses an argument between a 49-year-old client and a visitor. What is the best action to diffuse the situation?
- A) Call police
- B) Contact supervisor
- C) Call client’s family member
- D) Suggest visitor leave the room
Question 12
What can health care aides (HCAs) do to help primary caregivers feel comfortable with HCAs working in their home?
- A) Take over all housekeeping duties
- B) Insist family needs a better routine
- C) Complete all tasks requested by client
- D) Explain role is to provide assigned care
Question 13
Why is it important to accurately observe non-verbal communication in a client diagnosed with dementia?
- A) Provides clues to client’s well-being
- B) Supports client during progression of dementia
- C) Reminds health care aide to provide care with empathy
- D) Assists health care aide to understand client’s personal history
Question 14
Where would a health care aide find information on the type of transfer for a client who needs assistance with mobility?
- A) Care plan
- B) Shift report
- C) Policy manual
- D) Admission record
Question 15
What type of supervision is the health care aide required to have when assisting a client for the first time with a rectal medication?
- A) None
- B) Direct
- C) Indirect
- D) Remote
Question 16
How should conflict with another coworker be managed in the workplace?
- A) Avoid talking to the coworker
- B) Speak privately with the person
- C) Reassure yourself that it will be fine
- D) Report the coworker to the supervisor
Question 17
Which of the following demonstrates empathetic communication?
- A) Keeping client on topic
- B) Using humour with client
- C) Finishing client’s sentences
- D) Focusing on client’s feelings
Question 18
The health care aide (HCA) is assisting a client with their meal tray. After introducing themselves and performing hand-hygiene, what should the HCA do next?
- A) Apply clothing protector
- B) Remove lids from dishes
- C) Ensure call bell is within reach
- D) Assist client to sitting position
Question 19
The health care aide (HCA) observes that a client has thick toenails. What should the HCA do next?
- A) Soak client’s feet
- B) Report to supervisor
- C) Trim the client’s toenails
- D) Contact a foot care nurse
Question 20
The health care aide (HCA) is caring for a client with a history of seizures. What should the HCA do first if the client begins to have a seizure?
- A) Place a padded tongue blade in their mouth
- B) Restrain the client’s arms and legs
- C) Help the client to the floor
- D) Offer the client a drink of water
Question 25 of 100
A client refuses their soft diet stating they do not like the taste of the food. Who would be the most appropriate health care team member to assist with this?
- A) Speech therapist
- B) Registered nurse
- C) Registered dietitian
- D) Occupational therapist
Question 26 of 100
A health care aide with a full workload has been assigned six extra clients. How should they best manage this request?
- A) Discuss fairness with coworkers
- B) Discuss workload concerns with supervisor
- C) Work after the shift has ended to finish tasks
- D) Work through breaks to complete assignment
Question 27 of 100
What does an incentive spirometer support?
- A) Oral suctioning
- B) Oxygen therapy
- C) Sputum collection
- D) Deep breathing exercises
Question 28 of 100
How can a health care aide perform activities of daily living for a client with responsive behaviours?
- A) Ask coworker to provide care
- B) Ensure safety and provide care
- C) Ignore behaviour and provide care
- D) Provide care at same time each day
Question 29 of 100
Which action demonstrates the proper use of body mechanics when transferring a client from their bed to a wheelchair?
- A ) Bend at the waist and use arms to lift client
- B ) Hold client at arms length to maintain balance
- C ) Twist own body to transfer into the wheelchair quickly
- D ) Keep back straight with knees bent and use legs to lift
Question 30 of 100
The health care aide (HCA) is providing care for a client diagnosed with dementia who is angry, screaming, and hitting. What should the HCA do?
- A ) Complete care as quickly as possible
- B ) Explain reasons for care and offer choices
- C ) Ensure client is safe and report to supervisor
- D ) Proceed with care as outlined in the care plan
Question 31 of 100
What is a sign that the client is having difficulty swallowing?
- A ) Refusing liquids
- B ) Pocketing food in mouth
- C ) Wanting to eat in private
- D ) Fidgeting throughout the meal
Question 32 of 100
A care plan identifies the client having verbalized suicidal intentions in the past. What should the health care aide monitor?
- A ) Complaints of memory loss
- B ) Intimidation of other clients
- C ) Expressions of frequent pain
- D ) Giving away prized possessions
Question 33 of 100
A home care client who gives their own heparin injections, asks the health care aide (HCA) to perform this for them. What should the HCA do first?
- A ) Refuse to give injection
- B ) Suggest a family member do it
- C ) Contact supervisor to give injection
- D ) Ask client the reason for their request
Question 34 of 100
The health care aide (HCA) is caring for a dying client. When considering culturally competent end-of-life care, what is important for the HCA to consider?
- A ) Beliefs and practices are unique to each client
- B ) Provide care according to palliative care standards
- C ) Care plan will provide information related to client beliefs
- D ) Demonstrate own personal beliefs and values when providing care
Question 35 of 100
A client avoids cleaning the stoma while changing their own ostomy pouch. What action should the health care aide take?
- A ) Clean stoma for them
- B ) Allow client to complete own care
- C ) Notify family of client’s poor habits
- D ) Advise cleaning prevents skin breakdown
Question 36 of 100
What is the purpose of palliative care?
- A ) Aims to prolong life
- B ) Promotes independence
- C ) Encourages family time
- D ) Improves quality of life
Question 37 of 100
A client states they are feeling dizzy and nauseated after they receive medication for a headache. What is the first action for the health care aide to take?
- A ) Offer crackers and ginger ale for stomach upset
- B ) Report allergic reaction to supervisor and document
- C ) Ask when symptoms started and report to supervisor
- D ) Provide quiet environment and check client frequently
Question 38 of 100
The health care aide (HCA) notices a client is avoiding eye contact and speaking softly. How should the HCA demonstrate respectful communication?
- A ) Complete client care as quickly as possible
- B ) Ask open-ended questions to understand client needs
- C ) Assume client is shy and avoid further communication
- D ) Encourage client to make eye contact and speak clearly
Question 39 of 100
A client’s family is concerned that the health care aide rushes through the care of their loved one. How should the health care aide respond after receiving the feedback?
- A ) Reflect on how care is provided for all clients.
- B ) Ask family to leave room while care is provided.
- C ) Advise supervisor that family is very demanding.
Question 40 of 100
What is the most likely reason an older person may be at risk for developing vitamin deficiencies?
- A ) Natural weight gain
- B ) Reduced caloric intake
- C ) Decreased ability to absorb vitamins
- D ) Diminished intake of certain vitamins
Question 43
What resource provides direction about where to document weekly vital signs?
- A) Employer Policy
- B) Competency Profile
- C) Health Information Act
- D) Electronic Documentation Act
Question 65
Which activity promotes client independence?
- A) Placing call bell within client’s reach
- B) Encouraging client to brush own hair
- C) Talking to client while pushing their wheelchair
- D) Positioning client in Fowler’s position for lunch
Question 66
What is the most likely reason a client has an intense fear they will have pain following their surgery?
- A) Lack of trust in the surgeon
- B) Past or no surgical experience
- C) Having their questions answered
- D) Concerns about success of surgery
Question 67
The health care aide (HCA) working in home care, walks into a room to find a 3-year-old child with a laundry soap pod in their mouth. What is the first thing the HCA should do? Healthcare Aide Examination
- A) Stay with client
- B) Induce vomiting
- C) Call poison control
- D) Gather soap container
Question 68
What can a health care aide do to prevent muscle strain and prepare for the physical activity of working with clients?
- A) Apply a transfer belt
- B) Do warm-up exercises
- C) Work with a coworker
- D) Use narrow base of support
Question 69
What is a function of the skin?
- A) Produces body heat
- B) Coordinates body function
- C) Regulates body temperature
- D) Prevents elimination of wastes
Question 70
A 10-year-old child learns to communicate independently with their peers. According to Erikson’s Theory of Psychosocial Development, what psychosocial task has the child met?
- A) Identity
- B) Intimacy
- C) Inferiority
- D) Competence
Question 71
What can the health care aide do to communicate effectively with a client who has an English language barrier?
- A) Use an interpreter
- B) Explain care in a loud voice
- C) Speak slowly and at a distance
- D) Provide care as usual and smile
Question 72
A health care aide (HCA) is caring for a client diagnosed with dementia in a home care setting. What should the HCA do when the client refuses to take their medications?
- A) Withhold medication and report
- B) Insist they take their medication
- C) Request family to provide medication
- D) Give a double dose at next schedule time
Question 73
What is the best way for the health care aide to prevent urinary tract infections in clients?
- A) Provide pericare from back to front
- B) Offer apple juice throughout the day
- C) Encourage intake of caffeinated beverages
- D) Assist with toileting when they have the urge to void
Question 74
The health care aide (HCA) is assisting to set up hospital equipment for a client at home. The client’s partner is very teary and consistently repeats, “This is too much”. What is the best action for the HCA to take?
- A) Suggest partner wait in another room
- B) Ask client if partner normally reacts this way
- C) Recommend the partner speak to the physician
- D) Request supervisor provide resources to support partner
Question 75
The care plan indicates the client is independent with most self-care, but they are asking for additional help getting dressed in the morning. How could the health care aide promote client-centered care? Healthcare Aide Examination
- A) Follow the care plan
- B) Revise the care plan
- C) Assist client with their requests
- D) Ask client why they need extra help
Question 76
A health care aide (HCA) is assigned to care for a client who is scheduled for medical assistance in dying (MAID) the following day. When the HCA disagrees with the use of MAID, what should they do?
- A) Call in sick for the shift
- B) Switch the assignment with a coworker
- C) Discuss options with supervisor ahead of time
- D) Refuse to provide care when arriving for the shift
Question 87
The health care aide empties the client’s foley catheter bag and notices the colour, amount, and odour of urine. What should the health care aide do?
- A) Ask co-worker to document.
- B) Document and update care plan.
- C) Report information to supervisor.
- D) Document and report abnormal findings.
Question 89
What is the most likely reason an 83-year-old client increases the use of salt on food? Healthcare Aide Examination
- A) Loss of smell
- B) Decreased taste
- C) Diabetic complication
- D) Cardiovascular disease
Question 90
A client repeatedly makes fun of a health care aide’s hijab. What is this an example of?
- A) Teasing
- B) Bullying
- C) Physical abuse
- D) Sexual harassment
Question 91
A health care aide tries to comfort a crying client by holding their hand. The client quickly pulls away. What is the most likely reason for this?
- A) Violation of personal space
- B) Afraid of the health care aide
- C) Use of touch is individual preference
- D) Prefers a different health team member
Question 92
In what circumstance is it acceptable for a health care aide to accept a gift from a client?
- A) When the value of the gift is under $50
- B) If refusing will damage the therapeutic relationship
- C) Professional boundaries prevent acceptance of gifts from clients
- D) As long as the health care aide can maintain professional boundaries
Question 93
A client diagnosed with diabetes is often shaky, dizzy, and feels cold and clammy. Which of the following would best prevent this from happening?
- A) Promote intake of carbohydrates
- B) Offer frequent sips of fluids during the day
- C) Assist client to have a nap in the afternoon
- D) Encourage client to eat all their meals on time
Question 94
A client diagnosed with dementia repeatedly talks about their love of old cars, horses, and reading. What is an example of paraphrasing to support the client?
- A) “Tell me about your horses”
- B) “What kind of books do you read?”
- C) “Let us talk about the cars you owned”
- D) “It sounds like you love many activities”
Question 95
A client diagnosed with dysphagia is on a soft diet and is asking for steak and baked potatoes. What is the best action for the health care aide to take?
- A) Provide client with meal in their room.
- B) Ask family to provide requested meal.
- C) Explain risk of choking and discuss safe alternative.
- D) Discuss risk of choking and provide meal as requested.
Question 96
How can a health care aide best prevent a workplace injury when providing care to a client with responsive behaviours?
- A) Explain every activity briefly
- B) Contact family for suggestions
- C) Watch for nonverbal signs of agitation
- D) Leave the room door open to call for help
Question 97
A 79-year-old client with hearing loss has difficulty understanding staff wearing a mask. What can the health care aide do to best support client communication?
- A) Use a pen and paper
- B) Lower mask when speaking
- C) Ask coworker for assistance
- D) Change batteries in hearing aid
Question 98
A health care aide is asked to assist with a mechanical lift they have never used before. How should the health care aide proceed?
- A) Help as requested.
- B) Request equipment training.
- C) Suggest they use transfer belt.
- D) Have team member use lift alone.
