Interpreting & Communicating Results Flashcards
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When reporting inconsistent findings across FCE testing days, the evaluator should:
Answer: Document both days' findings and analyze possible explanations for variability
Professional standards require transparent documentation of variability with a reasoned analysis of factors that may explain inconsistency across testing days.
In FCE reporting, 'maximal medical improvement' (MMI) is relevant because:
Answer: FCE is typically performed after MMI to establish a stable baseline of functional capacity
FCE is most meaningful when performed after MMI, as the evaluee's condition is stable and findings reflect enduring rather than transient functional capacity.
A 'job demands analysis' (JDA) is used alongside an FCE to:
Answer: Provide objective physical demand data for the specific job to enable a match comparison
A JDA provides standardized physical demand data for a specific job, enabling direct comparison between job requirements and the evaluee's demonstrated FCE capacity.
When an evaluee rates their pain as 9/10 but demonstrates full participation in high-demand tasks, the evaluator should:
Answer: Document the discrepancy objectively and note pain behavior observations
Objective documentation of the discrepancy between self-reported pain and observed functional performance is required without making subjective judgments about the evaluee's truthfulness.
The term 'reliable effort' in an FCE context means:
Answer: Performance data is consistent enough across trials to be considered valid for interpretation
Reliable effort means the data from repeated trials is sufficiently consistent (low variability) to be considered a valid representation of actual capacity.
Which of the following is an appropriate conclusion statement in an FCE report?
Answer: Based on functional testing, the evaluee demonstrated capacity consistent with LIGHT physical demand work
FCE conclusions should state the demonstrated physical demand level supported by objective data, avoiding legal or diagnostic conclusions outside the evaluator's scope.
A 'safe maximum' in FCE reporting refers to:
Answer: The maximum capacity the evaluee can perform without biomechanical or safety risk based on evaluation findings
The safe maximum is the highest level of task performance the evaluee demonstrated during testing without signs of unsafe biomechanics or undue risk of injury.