Tools & Techniques Flashcards
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When performing a seated tolerance assessment during an FCE, the evaluator should document tolerance based on:
Answer: Observable behavioral indicators and self-report, with time-stamped observations at regular intervals
Valid seated tolerance documentation requires combining objective behavioral observation with self-report, recorded at consistent intervals throughout the task.
A BTE (Baltimore Therapeutic Equipment) Work Simulator is classified as which type of FCE instrumentation?
Answer: Isometric and isokinetic work simulation device
The BTE Work Simulator is an electromechanical device that measures isometric and isokinetic force during simulated occupational tool-use tasks.
When measuring lateral pinch (key pinch) strength, the dynamometer is positioned with the thumb pressing against the:
Answer: Radial side of the index finger in a key-holding position
Lateral (key) pinch is measured with the thumb pad pressing against the lateral aspect of the index finger, mimicking holding a key.
An FCE evaluator administering a kneel/crouch tolerance test should stop the trial when:
Answer: The examinee requests rest, demonstrates unsafe compensatory movement, or the predetermined time limit is reached
Tolerance tests use multiple stopping criteria: examinee request, observed unsafe mechanics, and protocol time limits — all are valid endpoints.
The DOT activity 'fingering' is defined as:
Answer: Picking, pinching, or otherwise working primarily with the fingers rather than the whole hand or arm
DOT defines fingering as fine manipulation primarily using the fingers, distinct from handling (whole hand) or feeling (perception).
Which of the following is a PRIMARY advantage of computerized dynamometry over hand-held dynamometry in an FCE?
Answer: Generation of force-time curves that allow analysis of effort consistency throughout the contraction
Computerized dynamometers produce real-time force-time curves, enabling detection of submaximal effort patterns (e.g., early peak, rapid drop-off) not visible with static peak-force devices.
During a stair-climbing tolerance task in an FCE, the evaluator should PRIMARILY monitor for:
Answer: Step cadence consistency, observed gait deviations, use of handrail compensation, and reported symptoms at intervals
Comprehensive stair assessment captures cadence, compensatory strategies (rail dependence), movement quality, and symptom reports to build a full functional picture.