FIM FIM Transfers 2

Question 1

When scoring FIM toilet transfers, which aspect is primarily evaluated?

Accepted Answer

The patient's ability to safely get on and off the toilet

Answer

FIM toilet transfer scoring focuses specifically on the physical act of safely getting on and off the toilet surface.

Question 2

A patient with a FIM transfer score of 3 (Moderate Assistance) performs what percentage of the transfer task?

Accepted Answer

50% or more but less than 75%

Answer

FIM Level 3 (Moderate Assistance) means the patient performs 50% or more but less than 75% of the transfer task.

Question 3

If a patient's tub transfer is unsafe to perform, how should it be scored on the FIM?

Accepted Answer

Score of 1 (Total Assistance)

Answer

When a transfer cannot be performed safely, it is scored as 1 (Total Assistance) on the FIM, not left blank or scored 0.

Question 4

In FIM, the bed/chair/wheelchair transfer item specifically assesses moving between?

Accepted Answer

Bed or chair and wheelchair

Answer

The FIM bed/chair/wheelchair transfer item evaluates the patient's ability to transfer between a bed or chair and a wheelchair.

Question 5

A patient with FIM transfer score of 2 (Maximal Assistance) contributes what percentage of effort?

Accepted Answer

25-49%

Answer

FIM Level 2 (Maximal Assistance) means the patient contributes between 25% and 49% of the task effort while the helper provides more than half.

FIM - Functional Independence Measure Practice Test