Senior Care Activities of Daily Living 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which of the following is considered a basic Activity of Daily Living (ADL)?
- Driving a car
- Bathing (Correct answer)
- Managing finances
- Grocery shopping
Correct answer: Bathing
Bathing is a basic ADL because it is a fundamental self-care task required for personal hygiene.
Question 2: When assisting a resident with dressing, the caregiver should always dress which side first?
- Unaffected side
- Dominant side
- Affected (weaker) side (Correct answer)
- Right side
Correct answer: Affected (weaker) side
The affected or weaker side should be dressed first to minimize discomfort and joint manipulation.
Question 3: What does the term 'instrumental ADL' (IADL) refer to?
- Tasks needed for basic survival like eating
- Complex tasks needed for independent living such as cooking (Correct answer)
- Physical therapy exercises
- Medical procedures performed at home
Correct answer: Complex tasks needed for independent living such as cooking
IADLs are more complex tasks such as cooking, managing money, and using transportation that support independent living.
Question 4: A senior with left-sided weakness needs help with ambulation. Where should the caregiver stand?
- Behind the resident
- On the resident's right side
- On the resident's left (weak) side (Correct answer)
- In front of the resident
Correct answer: On the resident's left (weak) side
Standing on the weak side provides support where the resident is most at risk of losing balance.
Question 5: Which device is most appropriate to assist a resident who has difficulty gripping utensils during meals?
- Plate guard
- Built-up handle utensils (Correct answer)
- Slide board
- Gait belt
Correct answer: Built-up handle utensils
Built-up handle utensils have wider, cushioned grips that compensate for reduced hand strength or dexterity.
Question 6: When performing peri-care on a female resident, in which direction should the caregiver wipe?
- Back to front
- Side to side
- Front to back (Correct answer)
- In circular motions
Correct answer: Front to back
Wiping front to back prevents bacteria from the rectal area from entering the urethral or vaginal area.
Senior Care Activities of Daily Living 1
Which of the following is considered a basic Activity of Daily Living (ADL)?