Personal careQuestion 275 of 1700
Which task is an activity of daily living (ADL)?
- Writing a diet order for the resident
- Help with elimination needs
- Changing a medical order for the resident
- Planning the lab tests for a resident
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Correct answer: Help with elimination needs
Elimination means toileting, and it is one of the basic daily self-care tasks. Orders and tests are handled by other staff.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 5.2: Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026