Sequencing
Tell me the steps to brush your teeth.
Get toothbrush → Apply toothpaste → Brush → Rinse → Put supplies away
Name 3 fruits.
banana
apple
kiwi
1. You spill water on the kitchen floor. What should you do?
Clean it up or request assistance to prevent a fall
What is one way you can remember to take your medication?
Alarm, pill organizer, written schedule
A coffee costs $3. You pay with $5. How much change should you receive?
two dollars
You have a doctor's appointment, but your ride cancels. What would you do?
Arrange alternate transportation or contact the office
"For it's one, two, three strikes, you're ___"
out
Explain the steps to make a sandwich.
Gather ingredients → Get bread → Add fillings → Assemble sandwich → Serve
Name 4 things you find in a kitchen.
Stove, refrigerator, sink, microwave
You feel unsteady when standing up. What should you do?
Sit back down and ask for assistance
You notice you only have two pills left. What should you do?
Request a refill
You buy a sandwich for $7 and a drink for $2. What is your total?
$9
You receive a bill that is higher than expected. What steps would you take?
Review the bill and contact the company
An apple a day keeps the doctor ___
Away
Tell me the steps to complete a load of laundry.
Sort clothes → Load washer → Add detergent → Select cycle → Transfer to dryer → Fold
Hammer, screwdriver, and wrench belong to what category?
tools
You notice your refrigerator door was left open overnight. What should you do?
Close it and check whether the food is safe
Your medication looks different from what you normally take. What should you do?
Verify with pharmacist before taking it
You purchase two shirts for $15 each. What is the total before tax?
$30
You're at the grocery store and cannot find an item. What would you do?
Ask an employee for assistance
What has four legs but can't walk?
a table
Explain the steps to refill a prescription at the pharmacy.
Check refill status → Contact pharmacy → Confirm availability → Arrange pickup → Verify medication instructions
What do a calendar, clock, and deadline have in common?
time
You're at the grocery store and realize you left your wallet at home. What could you do?
Ask the cashier to hold items, return home, or use another available payment method
You are discharged from the hospital with several medication changes. How would you update your medication routine?
Review updated list, clarify stopped/changed medications, update organizer and reminders
Your electric bill is $65 and your water bill is $35. How much do you owe altogether?
$100
Your debit card is declined at the register, but you believe you have enough money. What would you do?
Check account status, contact the bank, or use another payment method
Name five things you might find in someone's junk drawer.
Batteries, pens, tape, receipts, rubber bands, etc.
Tell me how you would schedule a doctor's appointment.
Find the doctor's office phone number.
Call the office.
Explain why you need an appointment.
Ask about available dates and times.
Choose a date and time that works for you.
Write the appointment on a calendar or set a reminder.
Arrange transportation if needed.
Passport, driver's license, and birth certificate belong to what category?
Identification / personal documents
You're home alone, the power goes out, and you use a walker to get around. How would you manage the situation safely?
Remain in a safe location, use an accessible flashlight, avoid walking in darkness, and contact someone for assistance
You normally take your medication at 8 AM, but you wake up at 11 AM and realize you missed your dose. What would you do?
Follow medication-specific missed-dose instructions or ask a pharmacist; don't automatically double up
You have $100. You spend $35 on groceries and $28 on gas. How much remains?
$37
You receive an important letter but don't understand what it is asking you to do. What would you do?
Read carefully, verify sender, ask a trusted person or organization for clarification
What famous music group included John, Paul, George, and Ringo?
the Beatles
You have three errands to complete before noon. How would you organize your morning?
Check the opening hours of each location.
Make a list of what you need for each errand.
Determine which errands are most important or time-sensitive.
Plan the most efficient route based on location and opening times.
Allow enough time for travel and completing each errand.
Complete the errands, adjusting the plan if needed.
Make sure you are finished before noon.
Name 5 things that are orange you can eat.
Carrot, orange, pumpkin, sweet potato, cantaloupe, or cheddar cheese.
You notice your elderly neighbor seems confused, is having difficulty speaking, and cannot remember where they are. What would you do?
call 911 for sudden neurological changes, remain with them if safe, and provide relevant information to responders
You recently started a new medication and notice unusual symptoms. How would you determine what to do?
Assess urgency, contact pharmacist/prescriber promptly; seek emergency care for severe symptoms
You have $200. Your phone bill is $65, and your electric bill is $85. How much money remains?
$50
You discover your washing machine is broken, but you need clean clothes for an event tomorrow. What alternatives do you have?
Laundromat, hand wash appropriate garments, borrow clean clothing
What do you call a meal eaten between breakfast and lunch?
Brunch