What term describes the ability to perform activities of daily living?

What term describes the ability to perform activities of daily living?

• A. Mealtime Assessment
• B. Functional Status
• C. PMH/PSH
• D. Skin Care Recommendations

Answer: (B)

Functional status describes the ability to perform activities of daily living. In geriatrics, this term captures how independently a person can take care of basic self-care tasks such as bathing, dressing, eating, toileting, transferring, and continence. It’s a practical measure used to assess the level of assistance a person might need and to guide planning for care, support, and resources. The other options focus on specific areas (mealtime or nutrition), medical history, or skin care, none of which describe overall capacity to perform ADLs.

Functional status describes the ability to perform activities of daily living. In geriatrics, this term captures how independently a person can take care of basic self-care tasks such as bathing, dressing, eating, toileting, transferring, and continence. It’s a practical measure used to assess the level of assistance a person might need and to guide planning for care, support, and resources. The other options focus on specific areas (mealtime or nutrition), medical history, or skin care, none of which describe overall capacity to perform ADLs.