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

Answer

The NIOSH Revised Lifting Equation provides a scientifically based formula for calculating recommended weight limits that FCE evaluators use as a reference standard.

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

Answer

Frequent lifting in the DOT medium category requires up to 25 lbs; the distinction between occasional and frequent capacity is critical in job matching.

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

The REG test alternates rapid grip measurements between hands; individuals exerting maximal effort show consistent force patterns while those exerting submaximal effort often show inconsistencies.

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

Positional tolerance data directly maps to the physical demand characteristics of most jobs, providing essential data for vocational placement decisions.

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

Answer

FCE evaluators are objective observers who document findings; determining intent (malingering vs. fear-avoidance) is beyond the evaluator's scope and requires other assessment methods.

(CVE) Certified Vocational Evaluation Specialist Practice Test

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CVE Functional Capacity Evaluation 4