Week 7

Question 1

What is the FIM?

Answer 1

• outcome measure assessment tool for treatment efficacy
• used in the rehabilitation setting

Question 2

what are the FIM rating levels?

Answer 2

7 - Complete independance

6 - Modified independence (device)

(Modified Dependance)

5 - Supervision

4 - Minimal Assist (subject = 75%+)

3 - Moderate assist (subject = 50% - 74%)

(Complete Dependance)

2 - Maximal Assist (subject = 25% - 49%)

1 - Total Assist (subject < 25%)

Question 3

Rating scale for eating

Answer 3

7 - patient performs all tasks

6 - patient uses adaptive equipment

5 - patient requires supervision or setup from helper

4 - patient performs 75%, helper physically assists picking up utensils or checks for food pocketing

3 - patient performs 50 - 74%, helper scoops food on spoon and client takes spoon to mouth

2 - patient performs 25 - 49%, helper scoops food and puts spoon in patients mouth

1 - patient performs less than 25%, only chews and swallows or relies on feeding tubes

Question 4

Rating scale for grooming

Answer 4

7 - pt performs all tasks

6 - patient uses adaptive equipment/safety considerations, or takes a lot of time

5 - patient requires supervision or set up help

4 - patient performs 4/5 or 3/4 tasks themselves

3 - patient performs 3/5 or 2/4 tasks

2 -