Standardized examination part 1

Question 1

ICF structure and function

Answer 1

Strength, ROM, endurance and sensory function

Question 2

ICF activity/limitation

Answer 2

Gait speed, fall risk (DGI) and fall risk (FGA)

Question 3

ICF participation

Answer 3

Disability score, SF 36

Question 4

Observational Analysis

Answer 4

Observing performance of task
Task analysis/ essential components of task
Can be made more objective using measurements such as time, degrees of ROM, and segmenting task into specific portions

Question 5

Standardized Measures nominal

Answer 5

yes/no answers, male/female/other, hand dominance, etc

Question 6

Ordinal

Answer 6

ranked categories or scoring

Question 7

interval

Answer 7

has imposed numerical scale without a zero (- and + values)

Question 8

ratio

Answer 8

has an absolute zero (like temperature or pain)

Question 9

Floor Effect

Answer 9

Inability of test to measure or discriminate below a certain point
Items may be too difficult
Standing balance or gait test for someone who cannot stand independently
Difficult to show progress, score will remain low even if patient is improving

Question 10

Ceiling Effect

Answer 10

Inadequacy of test to measure to ability
Items are too easy
Cannot demonstrate progress because maximum or high score is attained initially
Problem when using tests for geriatric population with younger adults

Question 11

Minimal Detectable Change

Answer 11

Minimal amount of change outside of error that reflects true change between two time points
Unique to each assessment tool. Make sure your reference!