Define dependent assist.

• A. Patient requires total physical assistance from 1+ persons to accomplish the activity safely; special equipment or devices may be used
• B. Patient performs 100% of activity independently
• C. Patient requires only verbal cues
• D. Patient performs 0% assistance

Answer: (A)

Dependent assist means the person cannot perform the activity at all and needs total physical help from one or more caregivers to complete it safely, with or without the use of equipment. The helper provides hands-on support throughout the task, and the patient contributes little to no active effort. This level is distinct from independence (doing it alone) or supervision/cueing (needing only verbal cues or guidance). So the description that specifies total physical assistance from others best fits dependent assist.