FIM FIM Communication 2

Question 1

In FIM, expression refers to communicating basic needs and ideas through which modalities?

Accepted Answer

Verbal and/or nonverbal

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

7

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

6

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

3

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

4

Answer

A FIM expression score of 4 (Minimal Assistance) indicates the patient can consistently express basic needs but not complex ones.

FIM - Functional Independence Measure Practice Test