RN Exam Practice
Health Promotion and MaintenanceQuestion 1582 of 2368

Which task is an instrumental activity of daily living (IADL)?

  1. Managing finances and paying bills
  2. Getting dressed
  3. Eating a meal
  4. Walking around the room
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Correct answer: Managing finances and paying bills

IADLs are more complex tasks needed for independence, such as managing finances, preparing meals and taking medications. Dressing, eating and moving are basic ADLs.

Source: Nursing Skills, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Health History: FUNCTIONAL HEALTH AND ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Health Promotion and Maintenance"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026