16 Questions
What term is used to collectively describe fundamental skills required to independently care for oneself?
Activities of daily living (ADLs)
Which of the following is NOT considered a basic ADL category?
Cooking
What does the inability to perform ADLs result in?
Dependence on others and/or mechanical devices
Why is the measurement of an individual's ADL important?
As a predictor of admission to nursing homes
Which of the following is considered an Instrumental Activity of Daily Living (IADL)?
Securing assistance for companionship and mental support
What does 'Managing medications' refer to in the context of Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs)?
Keeping medications up to date and taking meds on time and in the right dosages
Which of the following is NOT an example of an Instrumental Activity of Daily Living (IADL)?
Tying shoelaces
What does 'Communicating with others' refer to in the context of Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs)?
Managing the household’s phones and mail and making the home hospitable for visitors
Securing assistance for companionship and mental support is not considered an Instrumental Activity of Daily Living (IADL).
False
Managing a person's household includes only cleaning and tidying up.
False
Managing medications does not fall under the category of Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs).
False
Transportation and shopping are the only examples of Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs) that involve external assistance.
False
The term 'activities of daily living (ADLs)' was first coined by Sidney Katz in 1960.
False
The inability to perform ADLs may result in the need for alternative living arrangements.
True
Personal hygiene is not considered a basic ADL category.
False
The ability to manage medications is an example of an Instrumental Activity of Daily Living (IADL).
True
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.
Test your knowledge about the fundamental skills required for independent self-care, including eating, bathing, and mobility. Learn about the history and significance of activities of daily living as an indicator of functional status.
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