FIM FIM Communication 3

Question 1

The FIM communication domain includes how many items?

Accepted Answer

2

Answer

The FIM communication domain contains two items: comprehension and expression.

Question 2

The FIM communication domain is part of which subscale?

Accepted Answer

Cognitive

Answer

Communication is part of the FIM cognitive subscale along with social cognition.

Question 3

How many total points can a patient score on the FIM communication domain?

Accepted Answer

14

Answer

The FIM communication domain has 2 items each scored 1-7, for a maximum of 14 points.

Question 4

A score of 5 on any FIM item indicates the patient requires?

Accepted Answer

Setup or supervision only

Answer

FIM level 5 (Supervision or Setup) means the patient requires only oversight, cueing, or setup without physical assistance.

Question 5

In FIM, levels 1-5 are classified as requiring helper assistance, while levels 6-7 are classified as?

Accepted Answer

No helper needed

Answer

FIM levels 6 and 7 are in the 'no helper' category, while levels 1-5 require some form of helper.

FIM - Functional Independence Measure Practice Test