Which statement about functional mobility in activities of daily living is true?

• A. It refers to the ability to perform tasks such as dressing, bathing, and feeding.
• B. It refers to the ability to run marathons.
• C. It refers to cardiovascular endurance only.
• D. It is unrelated to mobility.

Answer: (A)

Functional mobility in activities of daily living is the capacity to move and perform basic self-care tasks independently, such as dressing, bathing, and feeding. These activities are essential for independence in daily life, showing how well a person can manage everyday needs without help. Running marathons goes beyond typical daily tasks and tests endurance at a high level, so it doesn’t describe functional mobility in ADLs. Cardiovascular endurance is only one facet of fitness and doesn’t by itself capture the broader ability to complete self-care activities. And this concept is not unrelated to mobility; it directly concerns the movement and abilities needed to take care of oneself.