Roles and Responsibilities HCA Revision

Which one of the following would NOT typically be a home role of an HCA?

• Helping the patient to eat

• Helping the patient to tidy their home

• Preparing a patient's meals

• Taking the patient's vital signs

Which of the following is NOT a vital sign?

• Blood pressure

• Height

• Temperature

• Respiratory rate

What is the average female life expectancy in UAE?

• 78

• 86

• 54

• 60

Who would an HCA NOT work alongside?

• Police

• Midwife

• Dietician

• Counsellor

What other fields could an HCA progress to with further studies?

• Doctor/nurse

• Physician/dietician

• Midwife/police

• Senior HCA/nurse

The UAE is in the top 10 healthcare systems in the world

• True

• Falso

What does a dentist do?

• Aid pregnant women during their pregnancy, labor and after birth.

• Prescribe correct dosages of medication to patients.

• Provide emergency medical care such as giving CPR.

• They help to maintain oral health by performing treatments and surgeries relating to the teeth.

What does a physiotherapist do?

• They deal with health problems relating specifically to the workplace.

• Aid patients in rehabilitation. They help patients with movement issues.

• Aid patients with nutritional problems to achieve the optimal diet to become healthy.

• Like a therapist, they will talk with patients and give the patients advice on their mental health.

Which of the following is incorrect about teamwork during an emergency?

• teamwork reduces waiting times

• teamwork improves patient safety

• teamwork makes family members more comfortable

• teamwork reduces errors

What does DHA stand for?

• dubai help agency

• direction health authority

• dubai health authority

• district health agency