Which term describes activities of daily living assisted by nursing assistants?

• A. ADLs
• B. Acute Care
• C. Medicare Eligibility
• D. Engagement with Residents

Answer: (A)

ADLs, short for activities of daily living, describe the basic self-care tasks that residents need help with every day, and nursing assistants provide that assistance to support safety and independence. Examples include bathing, dressing, grooming, eating, toileting, transferring, and mobility. Understanding ADLs helps caregivers assess how much help a resident needs and plan appropriate care. The other terms don’t fit this specific concept: acute care covers hospital-level treatment for acute conditions; Medicare eligibility concerns who qualifies for Medicare benefits; engagement with residents describes social interaction rather than the defined daily self-care tasks.