FIM FIM Communication 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In FIM, expression refers to communicating basic needs and ideas through which modalities?
- Verbal and/or nonverbal (Correct answer)
- Written only
- Verbal only
- Visual only
Correct answer: Verbal and/or nonverbal
The FIM expression item evaluates a patient's ability to express basic needs and ideas through verbal and/or nonverbal means.
Question 2: A patient who expresses complex ideas clearly and without difficulty receives a FIM expression score of?
- 5
- 6
- 7 (Correct answer)
- 4
Correct answer: 7
FIM expression score of 7 indicates complete independence in expressing complex or abstract ideas.
Question 3: A patient using an augmentative communication device independently to express complex ideas would receive a FIM expression score of?
- 5
- 6 (Correct answer)
- 7
- 4
Correct answer: 6
Using an assistive device independently earns a score of 6 (Modified Independence) on the FIM.
Question 4: A patient who can only express basic needs inconsistently in FIM would receive an expression score of?
- 3 (Correct answer)
- 4
- 2
- 1
Correct answer: 3
A FIM expression score of 3 indicates the patient expresses basic needs only inconsistently, requiring moderate assistance.
Question 5: Which FIM expression score indicates the patient can express basic needs consistently but cannot express complex ideas?
- 5
- 4 (Correct answer)
- 3
- 2
Correct answer: 4
A FIM expression score of 4 (Minimal Assistance) indicates the patient can consistently express basic needs but not complex ones.
Question 6: A patient who is unable to express basic needs reliably would receive a FIM expression score of?
- 1 (Correct answer)
- 2
- 3
- 4
Correct answer: 1
A FIM expression score of 1 (Total Assistance) indicates the patient cannot reliably express even basic needs.
FIM FIM Communication 2
In FIM, expression refers to communicating basic needs and ideas through which modalities?