CVE Functional Capacity Evaluation 3

Question 1

Which of the following is a PRIMARY biomechanical concern an FCE evaluator monitors during floor-to-waist lifting tasks?

Accepted Answer

Lumbar flexion with knees extended under load

Answer

Lifting with knees extended and lumbar flexion significantly increases compressive and shear forces on lumbar vertebrae, creating injury risk.

Question 2

The Spearman-Rho correlation between isometric and dynamic lift testing in FCE research typically indicates:

Accepted Answer

Moderate to high correlation supporting the use of isometric measures as proxies

Answer

Research shows moderate to high correlation between isometric and dynamic measures, supporting isometric testing when dynamic testing poses safety risks.

Question 3

A client reports 10/10 pain during all FCE tasks yet demonstrates full range of motion and no protective guarding behaviors. This pattern MOST likely indicates:

Accepted Answer

Possible symptom magnification warranting validity documentation

Answer

Discordance between reported pain intensity and observed physical behavior is a classic indicator for documenting performance validity concerns.

Question 4

Which FCE component BEST assesses a client's ability to perform sustained sedentary work for vocational planning purposes?

Accepted Answer

Prolonged sitting tolerance assessment with postural observation

Answer

Sustained sitting tolerance testing with observation of postural changes directly measures capacity for sedentary occupational tasks.

Question 5

Under ADA guidelines, an FCE conducted post-conditional job offer should be:

Accepted Answer

Conducted on all candidates in the same job category

Answer

Post-offer medical examinations, including FCEs, must be administered uniformly to all candidates entering the same job classification to comply with ADA.

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CVE Functional Capacity Evaluation 3