FIM FIM Social Cognition 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In FIM, problem solving refers to resolving problems related to?
- Work tasks only
- Daily living and safety (Correct answer)
- Leisure activities
- Social relationships only
Correct answer: Daily living and safety
FIM problem solving evaluates the ability to handle decisions and problems related to financial, social, and personal daily living and safety.
Question 2: A patient who consistently makes safe and appropriate decisions without assistance receives a FIM problem solving score of?
- 5
- 6
- 7 (Correct answer)
- 4
Correct answer: 7
Consistent safe and appropriate decision-making in all situations earns a FIM problem solving score of 7.
Question 3: A patient who can solve routine problems but needs prompting for novel or complex problems would score which FIM level?
- 7
- 6
- 5 (Correct answer)
- 4
Correct answer: 5
A FIM problem solving score of 5 (Supervision) means the patient handles routine problems but needs supervision or prompting for new situations.
Question 4: At FIM level 3 (Moderate Assistance) for problem solving, the patient recognizes that a problem exists but?
- Solves it independently
- Needs help initiating solutions (Correct answer)
- Ignores the problem
- Delegates all decisions
Correct answer: Needs help initiating solutions
FIM problem solving level 3 means the patient recognizes problems but requires moderate assistance to initiate or carry out solutions.
Question 5: A patient who rarely makes appropriate decisions and frequently makes unsafe choices would receive a FIM problem solving score of?
- 3
- 2 (Correct answer)
- 1
- 4
Correct answer: 2
A FIM problem solving score of 2 (Maximal Assistance) means the patient rarely makes appropriate decisions and frequently requires guidance.
Question 6: How many items are included in the FIM social cognition subscale?
- 2
- 3 (Correct answer)
- 4
- 5
Correct answer: 3
The FIM social cognition subscale includes three items: social interaction, problem solving, and memory.
FIM FIM Social Cognition 2
In FIM, problem solving refers to resolving problems related to?