If a resident needs assistance with bathing only, what type of care would this be?

• A. Personal care
• B. Medical care
• C. Dental care
• D. Recreational care

Answer: (A)

Bathing assistance is a task of daily living that maintains hygiene and dignity, which falls under personal care. Medical care involves health treatments, medications, or monitoring; dental care focuses on teeth and mouth hygiene; recreational care is about activities for enjoyment. Since the resident needs help with bathing only, this is personal care.