FIM FIM Social Cognition

Question 1

In FIM, social interaction refers to the ability to participate appropriately in which situations?

Accepted Answer

Therapeutic and social situations

Answer

FIM social interaction evaluates the patient's ability to relate appropriately to others in both therapeutic and social situations.

Question 2

A patient who consistently interacts appropriately with staff and other patients in all situations receives a FIM social interaction score of?

Accepted Answer

7

Answer

Consistently appropriate social interaction in all settings earns a FIM score of 7 (Complete Independence).

Question 3

A patient who occasionally behaves inappropriately (less than 10% of the time) would receive a FIM social interaction score of?

Accepted Answer

6

Answer

Rare inappropriate behavior (less than 10% of the time) still qualifies for Modified Independence (score 6) on FIM social interaction.

Question 4

A patient requiring reminders or redirection more than 25% of the time for appropriate social behavior would score at which FIM level?

Accepted Answer

4

Answer

Requiring cueing or redirection more than 25% of the time corresponds to FIM Level 4 (Minimal Assistance).

Question 5

In FIM social interaction, a score of 1 indicates the patient?

Accepted Answer

Acts inappropriately most of the time

Answer

FIM social interaction score of 1 means the patient rarely behaves appropriately and requires total assistance to manage interactions.

FIM - Functional Independence Measure Practice Test