HCA Module Quiz 14

A patient who is usually sociable has become withdrawn, refuses conversations, and no longer participates in activities. What should the HCA do?

A confused patient insists that it is morning when it is actually late evening. What is the MOST appropriate HCA response?

A patient repeatedly forgets where she is, becomes disoriented in familiar surroundings, and asks the same question several times within a short period. Which condition discussed in the module is MOST consistent with these symptoms

A patient with cognitive impairment becomes confused when given lengthy instructions. Which communication approach is MOST appropriate?

A patient with dementia becomes distressed because she believes she must leave immediately to care for her young children, even though her children are now adults. What is the MOST appropriate response?

A patient with memory impairment becomes lost while trying to return from the bathroom. What is the MOST important immediate action?

A patient becomes tearful after receiving difficult news. What demonstrates good psychosocial care?

Which observation would MOST likely require reporting as a mental health warning sign?

A patient with dementia becomes agitated because they cannot find a personal belonging. What is the BEST response?

During a conversation, a patient says, “Nobody cares about me anymore.” What should the HCA do FIRST?