Which term refers to a set of key capabilities used to evaluate need for personal care assistance for older adults or disabled persons and includes bathing, dressing, toileting, and self-feeding?

• A. IADLs
• B. Out-of-pocket
• C. Copayments
• D. ADLs

Answer: (D)

This item tests understanding of Activities of Daily Living, the basic self-care tasks that are essential for daily living. The set includes activities like bathing, dressing, toileting, and self-feeding—fundamental abilities people need to care for themselves. When an older adult or a person with a disability has trouble with these tasks, it indicates a need for personal care assistance or supervision.

In contrast, Instrumental Activities of Daily Living cover more complex tasks that support independent living, such as managing finances, taking medications correctly, cooking, cleaning, and using transportation. Those aren’t the basic self-care tasks described in the question. The other options refer to financial aspects of care (out-of-pocket costs and copayments) rather than a set of functional abilities.