Which is an example of patient care activities?

• A. Dressing, feeding, and bathing patients
• B. Writing care plans
• C. Conducting ethics reviews
• D. Hiring staff

Answer: (A)

The main idea here is what counts as patient care activities—hands-on tasks that directly support a patient’s daily needs and comfort. Dressing, feeding, and bathing are direct actions you perform with or for a patient to help maintain hygiene, nutrition, and dignity. These tasks are part of everyday caregiving and are typically within the scope of practice for nursing assistants when performed under appropriate supervision, with a focus on safety, respect, and promoting independence.

The other options involve planning or organizational work rather than direct patient interaction: writing care plans is about outlining how care will be provided, conducting ethics reviews involves evaluating ethical considerations at a policy or committee level, and hiring staff relates to recruiting personnel. While important, these are not patient care activities themselves.