FCE Risk Management & Quality Assurance 3

Question 1

Under ADA guidelines, how should an FCE evaluator approach testing a client with a known cardiovascular condition?

Accepted Answer

Obtain medical clearance and monitor vital signs during exertion tasks

Answer

Clients with cardiovascular conditions require physician clearance and close vital sign monitoring during exertional FCE tasks to ensure safety.

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of a PROCESS quality indicator in FCE quality assurance programs?

Accepted Answer

Percentage of reports delivered within 5 business days

Answer

Process quality indicators measure the delivery and execution of the evaluation itself, such as turnaround time, rather than long-term outcomes.

Question 3

The Waddell signs were originally developed to identify:

Accepted Answer

Non-organic or psychosocial contributors to low back pain presentation

Answer

Waddell signs identify non-organic behavioral responses that suggest psychosocial contributors to pain; they should not be used in isolation to label malingering.

Question 4

In risk management terms, which FCE activity carries the HIGHEST liability if not properly supervised?

Accepted Answer

Maximal lifting from floor to waist

Answer

Maximal floor-to-waist lifting involves spinal loading and fall risk, making it the highest liability task if not directly supervised.

Question 5

A client's coefficient of variation (CV) on repeated grip strength trials exceeds 15%. According to most FCE protocols, this finding suggests:

Accepted Answer

Submaximal or inconsistent effort on grip testing

Answer

A CV greater than 15% on repeated grip strength trials is a widely accepted threshold indicating submaximal or inconsistent effort.

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FCE Risk Management & Quality Assurance 3