The Nurse Is Assessing the Abilities of an Older Adult

question 13

Multiple Choice

The nurse is assessing the abilities of an older adult.Which activities are considered IADLs? Select all that apply.

• A)Feeding oneself
• B)Preparing a meal
• C)Balancing a checkbook
• D)Walking
• E)Toileting
• F)Grocery shopping

Understand the initial steps for managing a choking incident in children.

Learn key principles of food safety to prevent foodborne illnesses.

Recognize strategies for preventing accidental burns in the home.

Understand proper disposal techniques for solid waste and unused medications.

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Definitions:

Muscle Strength

The capacity of a muscle or a collection of muscles to apply power against a resisting force.

Joint Mobility

The range of uninhibited movement around a joint or body part, crucial for performing daily activities and maintaining flexibility.

Obedience

Obedience is the act of following orders or instructions, often from an authority figure, without questioning.

Confederate

An individual in a study who is secretly working with the researchers, often used in psychological experiments to manipulate social interactions without the other participants’ knowledge.