FIM FIM Assessment and Administration

Question 1

The FIM is designed to be completed by?

Accepted Answer

An interdisciplinary team or a trained clinician

Answer

Physicians only

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Patients themselves

Answer

Family members only

Question 2

The FIM assessment is typically administered at which time points during rehabilitation?

Accepted Answer

Admission and discharge

Answer

Admission only

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Discharge only

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Weekly throughout stay

Question 3

In the FIM system, 'WeeFIM' refers to?

Accepted Answer

A version for children

Answer

A faster version for acute care

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A version for cognitive impairment only

Answer

A simplified 5-item version

Question 4

The FIM is part of which larger data collection system used in US inpatient rehabilitation facilities?

Accepted Answer

IRF-PAI (Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Patient Assessment Instrument)

Answer

OASIS

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MDS (Minimum Data Set)

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CAHPS

Question 5

Who developed the FIM instrument?

Accepted Answer

Uniform Data System for Medical Rehabilitation (UDSMR)

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American Physical Therapy Association

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American Occupational Therapy Association

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The Joint Commission

Question 6

The FIM assesses burden of care rather than?

Accepted Answer

Physical capability in ideal conditions

Answer

Independence level

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Safety

Answer

Daily performance