FIM FIM Social Cognition 2

Question 1

In FIM, problem solving refers to resolving problems related to?

Accepted Answer

Daily living and safety

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

7

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

5

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Needs help initiating solutions

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

2

Answer

A FIM problem solving score of 2 (Maximal Assistance) means the patient rarely makes appropriate decisions and frequently requires guidance.

FIM - Functional Independence Measure Practice Test