Health Care Assistant (HCA) Practice Exam · Question
Which is an example of objective documentation?
Objective: observable, measurable facts. Subjective interpretations ('seems', 'probably') should be avoided unless quoting the client.
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Question: Which is an example of objective documentation?
Answer options:
- 'Client seems sad' ✅ 'Client ate 50% of breakfast, ambulated 10 m with walker'
- 'Client was difficult today'
- 'Client probably is in pain'
Correct answer: 'Client ate 50% of breakfast, ambulated 10 m with walker'
Explanation: Objective: observable, measurable facts. Subjective interpretations ('seems', 'probably') should be avoided unless quoting the client.
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