20 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) for the HA (Health Assistant) license examination model
Here are 20 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) for the HA (Healthcare Assistant) license examination model, along with answer keys at the end.
Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. Which of the following is the primary role of a Healthcare Assistant (HA)?
A) Diagnosing illnesses
B) Assisting doctors in surgery
C) Providing basic patient care and support
D) Prescribing medications
2. What is the normal range of adult blood pressure?
A) 90/60 mmHg – 120/80 mmHg
B) 80/50 mmHg – 110/70 mmHg
C) 130/90 mmHg – 150/100 mmHg
D) 140/90 mmHg – 160/100 mmHg
3. When washing hands, how long should a Healthcare Assistant scrub their hands with soap?
A) 5 seconds
B) 10 seconds
C) 20 seconds
D) 40 seconds
4. Which of the following is NOT a principle of infection control?
A) Hand hygiene
B) Wearing personal protective equipment (PPE)
C) Reusing disposable gloves
D) Proper waste disposal
5. What should a Healthcare Assistant do if a patient refuses to take their prescribed medication?
A) Force the patient to take it
B) Ignore the patient’s decision
C) Document the refusal and inform the nurse or doctor
D) Hide the medication in the patient’s food
6. The best position to place a patient experiencing difficulty breathing is:
A) Supine position
B) Fowler’s position
C) Prone position
D) Trendelenburg position
7. Which type of fire extinguisher should be used for an electrical fire?
A) Water extinguisher
B) Foam extinguisher
C) CO2 extinguisher
D) Wet chemical extinguisher
8. What is the first step in performing CPR on an unresponsive adult?
A) Start chest compressions
B) Check for breathing and pulse
C) Call for help
D) Give rescue breaths
9. The normal respiratory rate for an adult at rest is:
A) 6-10 breaths per minute
B) 12-20 breaths per minute
C) 25-30 breaths per minute
D) 35-40 breaths per minute
10. Which of the following is the best way to prevent pressure ulcers in bedridden patients?
A) Keeping the bed flat at all times
B) Repositioning the patient every 2 hours
C) Using only soft mattresses
D) Applying alcohol to the skin frequently
11. Which of the following is an example of non-verbal communication?
A) Speaking clearly to a patient
B) Nodding in agreement
C) Asking the patient about their pain level
D) Giving written discharge instructions
12. What is the first step in using a manual blood pressure cuff?
A) Inflate the cuff to 200 mmHg
B) Locate the brachial artery
C) Deflate the cuff completely
D) Place the stethoscope in the ears
13. A diabetic patient is showing signs of confusion, sweating, and shakiness. What should the Healthcare Assistant do?
A) Give the patient insulin
B) Check the patient’s blood sugar level and provide a sugary drink if low
C) Encourage the patient to exercise
D) Call a doctor immediately without taking any action
14. Which of the following is the best way to communicate with a hearing-impaired patient?
A) Speak loudly and quickly
B) Use written communication or gestures if needed
C) Ignore the patient’s condition and communicate normally
D) Stand behind the patient while speaking
15. A patient suddenly collapses in the hospital corridor. What is the Healthcare Assistant’s first action?
A) Check for responsiveness and breathing
B) Run to get the doctor
C) Move the patient to a chair
D) Leave the patient to find a stretcher
16. Which of the following is NOT a common site for measuring body temperature?
A) Oral
B) Rectal
C) Tympanic (ear)
D) Elbow
17. What is the best way to lift a heavy object safely?
A) Bend at the waist and lift with your back
B) Keep feet close together and lift with your arms
C) Squat down, keep the object close to your body, and lift with your legs
D) Pull the object towards you before lifting
18. A patient with a urinary catheter should have their drainage bag placed:
A) Below bladder level
B) Above bladder level
C) At the same level as the bladder
D) On the patient’s lap
19. A Healthcare Assistant notices a bruise on an elderly patient’s arm. The best action is to:
A) Ignore it, as bruises are common in elderly patients
B) Ask the patient how they got the bruise and report it if necessary
C) Apply ice immediately without telling anyone
D) Hide the bruise with clothing
20. When assisting a patient with feeding, the Healthcare Assistant should:
A) Feed the patient quickly to save time
B) Force the patient to eat everything on their plate
C) Allow the patient to eat at their own pace and provide assistance as needed
D) Leave the patient alone to eat, even if they struggle
Answer Key
- C) Providing basic patient care and support
- A) 90/60 mmHg – 120/80 mmHg
- C) 20 seconds
- C) Reusing disposable gloves
- C) Document the refusal and inform the nurse or doctor
- B) Fowler’s position
- C) CO2 extinguisher
- B) Check for breathing and pulse
- B) 12-20 breaths per minute
- B) Repositioning the patient every 2 hours
- B) Nodding in agreement
- B) Locate the brachial artery
- B) Check the patient’s blood sugar level and provide a sugary drink if low
- B) Use written communication or gestures if needed
- A) Check for responsiveness and breathing
- D) Elbow
- C) Squat down, keep the object close to your body, and lift with your legs
- A) Below bladder level
- B) Ask the patient how they got the bruise and report it if necessary
- C) Allow the patient to eat at their own pace and provide assistance as needed
