Senior Care Activities of Daily Living

Question 1

Which of the following is considered a basic Activity of Daily Living (ADL)?

Accepted Answer

Bathing

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Driving a car

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Managing finances

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Grocery shopping

Question 2

When assisting a resident with dressing, the caregiver should always dress which side first?

Accepted Answer

Affected (weaker) side

Answer

Unaffected side

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Dominant side

Answer

Right side

Question 3

What does the term 'instrumental ADL' (IADL) refer to?

Accepted Answer

Complex tasks needed for independent living such as cooking

Answer

Tasks needed for basic survival like eating

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Physical therapy exercises

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Medical procedures performed at home

Question 4

A senior with left-sided weakness needs help with ambulation. Where should the caregiver stand?

Accepted Answer

On the resident's left (weak) side

Answer

Behind the resident

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On the resident's right side

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In front of the resident

Question 5

Which device is most appropriate to assist a resident who has difficulty gripping utensils during meals?

Accepted Answer

Built-up handle utensils

Answer

Plate guard

Answer

Slide board

Answer

Gait belt

Question 6

When performing peri-care on a female resident, in which direction should the caregiver wipe?

Accepted Answer

Front to back

Answer

Back to front

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Side to side

Answer

In circular motions