CVE Functional Capacity Evaluation 5

Question 1

In vocational evaluation, the PRIMARY difference between an FCE and a Physical Capacities Evaluation (PCE) is that an FCE:

Accepted Answer

Includes comprehensive work simulation and occupational task performance

Answer

An FCE incorporates work simulation and broad functional assessment across multiple domains, whereas a PCE typically addresses specific physical parameters like range of motion and strength.

Question 2

A referring physician requests an FCE to determine 'maximum medical improvement' (MMI). The evaluator should clarify that FCEs:

Accepted Answer

Measure functional capacity at the time of testing, not medical stability

Answer

FCEs measure current functional capacity as a snapshot in time; MMI is a medical determination made by a physician, not an FCE finding.

Question 3

When conducting an FCE on a client with a below-elbow amputation who uses a prosthesis, the evaluator MUST:

Accepted Answer

Test with and without the prosthesis and document both sets of results

Answer

Testing with and without the prosthesis provides complete functional data; prosthetic function varies significantly by task and work conditions may not always permit prosthesis use.

Question 4

The Americans with Disabilities Act requires that job demands analyses used in conjunction with FCEs must identify:

Accepted Answer

Essential job functions that define the core purpose of the position

Answer

ADA compliance requires that FCE comparisons focus on essential job functions, as employers cannot exclude qualified individuals with disabilities from positions they can perform with reasonable accommodation.

Question 5

Which finding during an FCE would MOST suggest a fear-avoidance model of disability rather than structural physical limitation?

Accepted Answer

Marked performance improvement with verbal encouragement and reassurance

Answer

Performance that significantly improves with reassurance and encouragement is consistent with fear-avoidance, where psychological factors rather than structural damage limit participation.

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CVE Functional Capacity Evaluation 5