Nursing assistants are trained to work with residents' abilities in ADL to attain maximum functional potential; outcomes are measured and supervised. This describes which model?

• A. Medical Model
• B. Restorative Model
• C. Wellness Model
• D. Activity Theory

Answer: (B)

Restorative care focuses on maximizing a resident’s functional abilities by building on what they can do and guiding them to regain independence in daily activities. Nursing assistants train to support ADLs—such as dressing, bathing, mobility, and eating—with targeted practice, set goals, and ongoing supervision to measure progress. The emphasis is on restoring function and achieving the highest level of independence possible, using observable outcomes to track improvement and adjust care as needed.

A medical model centers on diagnosing and treating illness rather than restoring function; the wellness model emphasizes overall health promotion and prevention rather than rehabilitation of specific activities; and Activity Theory is a sociological idea about staying active for satisfaction in aging, not a structured rehabilitation approach with measurable ADL outcomes.