FIM FIM Scoring System

Question 1

What is the total score range possible on the complete FIM assessment?

Accepted Answer

18-126

Answer

0-100

Answer

1-126

Answer

18-144

Question 2

How many total items does the FIM assessment contain?

Accepted Answer

18

Answer

13

Answer

16

Answer

21

Question 3

In FIM, a score of 6 (Modified Independence) may be assigned when the patient?

Accepted Answer

Uses an assistive device independently

Answer

Needs physical assistance

Answer

Requires supervision

Answer

Needs verbal cues from a helper

Question 4

Which FIM level represents the boundary between 'helper' and 'no helper' categories?

Accepted Answer

Level 5 and 6

Answer

Level 4 and 5

Answer

Level 6 and 7

Answer

Level 3 and 4

Question 5

The FIM motor subscale contains how many items?

Accepted Answer

13

Answer

10

Answer

11

Answer

12

Question 6

At FIM Level 3 (Moderate Assistance), the helper provides what percentage of physical effort?

Accepted Answer

25-49%

Answer

Less than 25%

Answer

More than 50%

Answer

75% or more