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What term is used to collectively describe fundamental skills required to independently care for oneself?
What term is used to collectively describe fundamental skills required to independently care for oneself?
- Personal hygiene tasks
- Activities of daily living (ADLs) (correct)
- Instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs)
- Self-care activities
Which of the following is NOT considered a basic ADL category?
Which of the following is NOT considered a basic ADL category?
- Feeding
- Ambulating
- Cooking (correct)
- Dressing
What does the inability to perform ADLs result in?
What does the inability to perform ADLs result in?
- Increased quality of life
- Reduced need for home care
- Improved functional status
- Dependence on others and/or mechanical devices (correct)
Why is the measurement of an individual's ADL important?
Why is the measurement of an individual's ADL important?
Which of the following is considered an Instrumental Activity of Daily Living (IADL)?
Which of the following is considered an Instrumental Activity of Daily Living (IADL)?
What does 'Managing medications' refer to in the context of Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs)?
What does 'Managing medications' refer to in the context of Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs)?
Which of the following is NOT an example of an Instrumental Activity of Daily Living (IADL)?
Which of the following is NOT an example of an Instrumental Activity of Daily Living (IADL)?
What does 'Communicating with others' refer to in the context of Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs)?
What does 'Communicating with others' refer to in the context of Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs)?
Securing assistance for companionship and mental support is not considered an Instrumental Activity of Daily Living (IADL).
Securing assistance for companionship and mental support is not considered an Instrumental Activity of Daily Living (IADL).
Managing a person's household includes only cleaning and tidying up.
Managing a person's household includes only cleaning and tidying up.
Managing medications does not fall under the category of Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs).
Managing medications does not fall under the category of Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs).
Transportation and shopping are the only examples of Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs) that involve external assistance.
Transportation and shopping are the only examples of Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs) that involve external assistance.
The term 'activities of daily living (ADLs)' was first coined by Sidney Katz in 1960.
The term 'activities of daily living (ADLs)' was first coined by Sidney Katz in 1960.
The inability to perform ADLs may result in the need for alternative living arrangements.
The inability to perform ADLs may result in the need for alternative living arrangements.
Personal hygiene is not considered a basic ADL category.
Personal hygiene is not considered a basic ADL category.
The ability to manage medications is an example of an Instrumental Activity of Daily Living (IADL).
The ability to manage medications is an example of an Instrumental Activity of Daily Living (IADL).
Flashcards
Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
Fundamental skills needed for independent self-care.
Basic ADL example
Basic ADL example
Examples of basic self-care activities; Personal hygiene, Eating, Dressing, Bathing, Toileting, Mobility, Continence, or Walking
Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs)
Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs)
Skills needed to manage one's life and home
Example of IADL
Example of IADL
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ADL Impact
ADL Impact
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ADL Measurement
ADL Measurement
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Cooking (ADL/IADL)?
Cooking (ADL/IADL)?
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Tying shoelaces (ADL/IADL)?
Tying shoelaces (ADL/IADL)?
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Managing medications (IADL)
Managing medications (IADL)
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Communication (IADL)
Communication (IADL)
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Companionship (IADL)?
Companionship (IADL)?
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Household management (IADL)
Household management (IADL)
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External assistance in IADLs
External assistance in IADLs
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ADL Coining
ADL Coining
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ADL impact on living arrangement
ADL impact on living arrangement
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Personal hygiene (ADL)
Personal hygiene (ADL)
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Study Notes
Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
- ADLs collectively describe fundamental skills required to independently care for oneself.
Basic ADL Categories
- Personal hygiene is a basic ADL category.
Importance of ADL Measurement
- The measurement of an individual's ADL is important to determine their ability to care for themselves.
Inability to Perform ADLs
- The inability to perform ADLs can result in the need for alternative living arrangements.
Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs)
- IADLs are skills required to maintain independence in daily life.
- Examples of IADLs include:
- Managing medications
- Managing a person's household (includes cleaning, tidying, and other household tasks)
- Transportation
- Shopping
- Communicating with others
- Securing assistance for companionship and mental support
Historical Context
- The term 'activities of daily living (ADLs)' was first coined by Sidney Katz in 1960.
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