HCA Washington Skills Exam 2023

HCA Washington Skills Exam 2023 Questions and Answers (Graded A) Handwashing - ANSWER-1. wet hands and wrists under running water to begin cleansing

• apply soap to hands to begin washing
• lather all surfaces of hands and to wrists
• use friction rubbing soapy hands together for a minimum of 20 seconds
• rinse hands and wrists under running water to remove soap
• keep hands pointed downward while washing and rinsing
• use clean dry paper towel to dry hands and wrists
• confine drying to areas washed
• use paper towel to turn water off after hands cleansed
• dispose of used paper towel in trash
• end procedure with clean hands avoiding contamination (e.g., direct contract with

faucet controls, paper towel dispenser, sink or trash can) Common Care Practices - ANSWER-1. identify self to the client when beginning care

• use infection control measures and Standard Precautions to protect the client and the

HCA throughout procedure

• promote client's social and human needs throughout procedure
• promote client's rights throughout procedure
• promote client's safety throughout procedure
• promote client's comfort throughout procedure
• leave common use items within client's reach at end of care (e.g., phone, glasses,

remote, tissues, glass of water) Feed a Client - ANSWER-1. identify self to client when beginning care

• ensure client is sitting upright in chair before begins feeding?
• sit to feed the client
• offer the client fluid to drink during the meal
• talk to client during meal
• wait to offer another bite of food or fluid to drink until client swallowed or client's

mount is ensured empty

• alternate the type of food offered with bites or ask about client's preference for each

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• limit the amount of food on fork or spoon to provide as bite-size
• leave the client with a clean mouth area at the end of the skill
• offer or apply clothing protector before beginning skill and remove before completing

procedure

• leave overbed table clean and dry and cleared of meal items (e.g. food, dishes,

tableware) at end of the procedure?

• dispose of clothing protector (if used) and trash appropriately
• use infection control measures and Standard Precautions to protect the client and

the HCA throughout procedure

• promote client's social and human needs throughout procedure
• promote client's rights throughout procedure
• promote client's safety throughout procedure
• promote client's comfort throughout procedure
• leave common use items within client's reach at end of care (e.g. phone, glasses,

remote, tissues, glass of water) Help a Client to Walk - ANSWER-1. identify self to the client when beginning care

• explain walking destination before the client begins walking
• have client lean forward on the seat of the chair before standing
• cue client to push up with arms from chair to stand
• prepare client for standing by positioning knees at 90 degree angle with feet flat on

floor

• place hand on client's arm, back or waist when client stands
• cue client to stand
• walk slightly behind and to one side of client while walking
• ambulate client the required distance
• ask how client feels after standing or while walking
• cue positioning before client sits, with legs centered against seat of chair for safe

seating

• cue client to reach for chair before sitting
• place hand on client's arm, back, or waist when client sits
• leave client sitting safely in chair with hips against the back of seat
• use infection control measures and Standard Precautions to protect the client and

the HCA throughout procedure

• promote client's social and human needs throughout procedure
• promote client's rights throughout procedure
• promote client's safety throughout procedure
• promote client's comfort throughout procedure
• leave common use items within client's reach at end of care (e.g. phone, glasses,

remote, tissues, glass of water)?Help a Client Take Medication - ANSWER-1. identify self to client when beginning care

• check client's medication schedule
• advise client it is time to take medicine
• select the medication labeled with the client's name
• select the correct medication bottle
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