FCE Tools & Techniques 3

Question 1

The Isernhagen Work Systems FCE uses a 'safe maximum' weight rather than a 'physical maximum.' This distinction primarily reflects:

Accepted Answer

Concern for injury prevention during testing over determining absolute strength limits

Answer

IWS FCE intentionally stops at a safe observable maximum to protect the examinee, not push to physiological failure.

Question 2

Which of the following BEST describes the purpose of the Waddell non-organic signs assessment within an FCE context?

Accepted Answer

To identify behavioral responses inconsistent with known organic pathology

Answer

Waddell signs are behavioral indicators (e.g., superficial tenderness, distraction testing) that may suggest non-organic contributions to pain behavior.

Question 3

During a push/pull test, an examinee is asked to push a weighted sled. Force plate or push-pull gauge data is compared to which standard to determine job suitability?

Accepted Answer

NIOSH pushing and pulling guidelines or employer job task analysis data

Answer

NIOSH provides population-based acceptable force limits for pushing/pulling; job-task analysis data from the employer provides the specific job demand benchmark.

Question 4

In the context of FCE tools, a 'work hardening progression sheet' is used to:

Accepted Answer

Track a client's increasing capacity over a multi-week therapeutic work conditioning program

Answer

Work hardening progression sheets document incremental improvements in physical tolerances across sessions of a structured rehabilitation program.

Question 5

Which standardized balance tool is most likely incorporated into an FCE when evaluating a worker who performs tasks on uneven surfaces?

Accepted Answer

Biodex Balance System or balance error scoring system (BESS)

Answer

The Biodex Balance System and BESS are validated tools for quantifying postural stability relevant to occupational balance demands.

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