CVE Functional Capacity Evaluation 4

Question 1

Which Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guideline is MOST relevant when establishing safe lifting parameters within an FCE?

Accepted Answer

NIOSH revised lifting equation

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OSHA 300 recordkeeping standards

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OSHA lockout/tagout procedures

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OSHA ergonomic standard 1910.900

Question 2

A client's FCE results show they can lift 35 lbs occasionally but the target job requires medium work (20-50 lbs frequently). The evaluator should conclude the client:

Accepted Answer

Does not meet the frequent lifting demand of the target position

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Meets the job requirements because 35 lbs is within the medium range

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Needs only ergonomic training to qualify for the position

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Should be reclassified as capable of heavy work

Question 3

During grip strength testing in an FCE, the Rapid Exchange Grip (REG) test is used to:

Accepted Answer

Detect submaximal effort through inconsistent force production patterns

Answer

Measure bilateral grip strength simultaneously

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Assess endurance by timing sustained maximal grip

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Establish dominant hand preference for tool use

Question 4

The PRIMARY purpose of including a positional tolerance assessment (sitting, standing, walking) in an FCE is to:

Accepted Answer

Quantify time-based capacity for sustained work postures required in most jobs

Answer

Replace lifting and carrying assessments for low-demand jobs

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Satisfy insurance company documentation requirements only

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Screen for psychological factors affecting work performance

Question 5

When an FCE evaluator identifies a significant discrepancy between the client's claimed limitations and observed functional performance, the ethical obligation is to:

Accepted Answer

Objectively document the observed discrepancies and validity indicators without drawing conclusions about intent

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Confront the client directly and document their denial

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Report the client to the referring insurance company as a fraudulent claimant

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Discontinue the evaluation and return the referral fee

Question 6

Which factor MOST significantly reduces the predictive validity of an FCE for return-to-work outcomes?

Accepted Answer

Testing occurring in a clinical setting removed from actual work conditions

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Using a standardized protocol rather than a customized evaluation

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Including both physical and cognitive functional measures

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Conducting the evaluation over two days rather than one

Question 7

For a client with a diagnosis of fibromyalgia, FCE testing should be modified to account for:

Accepted Answer

Post-exertional malaise and increased symptom variability across test sessions

Answer

Exclusion of all aerobic tasks due to cardiovascular contraindications

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Elimination of validity testing because symptom magnification cannot occur

Answer

Use of isometric-only testing to avoid dynamic movement