FIM FIM Scoring System

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

18-126

Answer

The FIM has 18 items each scored 1-7, so the total range is 18 (lowest) to 126 (highest).

Question 2

How many total items does the FIM assessment contain?

Accepted Answer

18

Answer

The FIM contains 18 items: 13 motor items and 5 cognitive items.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Uses an assistive device independently

Answer

FIM Level 6 (Modified Independence) is assigned when the patient uses an assistive device, takes extra time, or has safety concerns but does not need a helper.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Level 5 and 6

Answer

FIM Levels 1-5 require a helper, while Levels 6-7 require no helper; therefore the boundary is between Levels 5 and 6.

Question 5

The FIM motor subscale contains how many items?

Accepted Answer

13

Answer

The FIM motor subscale contains 13 items covering self-care, sphincter control, transfers, and locomotion.

FIM - Functional Independence Measure Practice Test

FIM - Functional Independence Measure Practice Test

FIM FIM Scoring System