FIM FIM Levels of Assistance 2

Question 1

The FIM uses a scale that ranges from which minimum and maximum scores per item?

Accepted Answer

1 to 7

Answer

0 to 10

Answer

0 to 7

Answer

1 to 10

Question 2

Which two FIM levels fall under the category of 'No Helper Needed'?

Accepted Answer

7 and 6

Answer

7 and 5

Answer

6 and 5

Answer

7 and 4

Question 3

Which FIM levels are grouped under 'Complete Dependence,' meaning the patient cannot perform the task without substantial helper effort?

Accepted Answer

1 and 2

Answer

3 and 4

Answer

1, 2, and 3

Answer

2 and 3

Question 4

A patient performing a wheelchair-to-bed transfer takes more than twice the expected time but requires no physical assistance. Which FIM level applies?

Accepted Answer

Modified Independence (6)

Answer

Supervision (5)

Answer

Minimal Assist (4)

Answer

Complete Independence (7)

Question 5

Which FIM levels make up the 'Modified Dependence' category, where a helper is needed but the patient contributes meaningfully?

Accepted Answer

3, 4, and 5

Answer

4, 5, and 6

Answer

2, 3, and 4

Answer

1, 2, and 3

Question 6

A therapist assists a patient with 40% of the effort during lower extremity dressing while the patient completes the remaining 60%. Which FIM level is assigned?

Accepted Answer

Moderate Assist (3)

Answer

Minimal Assist (4)

Answer

Maximal Assist (2)

Answer

Supervision (5)

Question 7

What is the key feature that distinguishes FIM Level 6 (Modified Independence) from Level 7 (Complete Independence)?

Accepted Answer

The use of assistive devices, extra time, or safety considerations

Answer

The patient needs a helper present

Answer

The patient performs less than 75% of the task

Answer

Verbal cueing is required