ICF ICF Activities and Participation

Question 1

In the ICF, what term describes difficulty an individual may have in executing activities?

Accepted Answer

Activity limitation

Answer

Activity limitation is the ICF term for difficulties an individual experiences when executing activities.

Question 2

Which ICF component covers tasks and actions by an individual such as learning, communication, and self-care?

Accepted Answer

Activities and Participation

Answer

The Activities and Participation component (d codes) covers life areas from learning and communication to self-care and interpersonal interactions.

Question 3

How does the ICF differentiate 'activity' from 'participation'?

Accepted Answer

By using performance and capacity qualifiers

Answer

The ICF uses 'capacity' qualifier for what an individual can do (activity) and 'performance' qualifier for what they actually do in their environment (participation).

Question 4

Which ICF chapter covers 'mobility' activities such as changing body position and walking?

Accepted Answer

Chapter 4 (d4)

Answer

Chapter 4 of Activities and Participation (d4) covers mobility, including changing and maintaining body position, carrying objects, and walking.

Question 5

What does the ICF 'capacity' qualifier measure?

Accepted Answer

An individual's ability to execute a task in a standardized environment

Answer

The capacity qualifier describes the highest probable level of functioning a person can reach in a standardized or test environment.

ICF - International Classification of Functioning Disability and Health Practice Test

ICF - International Classification of Functioning Disability and Health Practice Test

ICF ICF Activities and Participation