Functional Capacity Evaluation

Question 1

Purpose of FCEs

Answer 1

To assess the client’s functional abilities

“Bridge the gap” between physical rehabilitation, RTW (return to work) and case closure

Question 2

an objective and comprehensive assessment of an individual’s physical and functional abilities.

Answer 2

functional capacity evaluation

Question 3

The empirical order for constructing an FCE as follows:

Answer 3

Safety		
Reliability
Validity
Practicality
Utility

Question 4

Reasons for requesting FCEs

Answer 4

Determine if an individual can do their job safely for 8 hours a day
Determine an individuals effort - or lack of
Provide objective documentation for a physician’s restrictions
Provide objective documentation of abilities for vocational rehabilitation or impairment/disability determination
Determine need for further rehabilitation (ie progression to work conditioning)

Question 5

You want to see an increase in their HR of at least __%

Answer 5

10

Question 6

Things you look for when someone is giving good effort

Answer 6

Change in body mechanics
Accessory muscle recruitment, substitution patterns
Fatigue pattern, tremoring, shaking
Increased heart rate and blood pressure

Question 7

___ or more non-organic signs is the criterion for a Positive Waddell’s Non-Organic Signs Test

Answer 7

3