Week 2 - Tools

Question 1

Information gathered in Functional Independence Measure

Answer 1

• ADL performance & cognitive components

Question 2

Most appropriate setting for Functional Independence Measure

Answer 2

Rehabilitation settings

Question 3

Information gathered in Modified Barthel Index

Answer 3

• The level of assistance the client needs in their everyday tasks and how many of hours per week is required

Question 4

Scoring system of Modified Barthel Index

Answer 4

• Client rates from 0 to 5 (unable to perform the task to fully independent) the level of independence they have in a range of tasks (personal hygiene, feeing, dressing)

Question 5

Most appropriate setting for Modified Barthel Index

Answer 5

• Acute settings and rehabilitation

Question 6

Limitation of Modified Barthel Index

Answer 6

• Self-reported: the client may over/under exaggerate their disability

Question 7

Limitation of Functional Independence Measure

Answer 7

Formal training is required