FIM

Question 1

What does the Functional Independence Measure (FIM) assess?

Answer 1

The FIM assesses the severity of a disability as determined by what the individual actually does and the amount of assistance needed by the individual to complete each task

Question 2

Which of the following is not a measure included in the FIM?
A. Self-care
B. Schincter management
C. Mobility
D. Swallowing 
E. Locomotion 
F. Communication
G. Social cognition

Answer 2

D. Swallowing

Question 3

What method is used to assess pts during the FIM assessment?

Answer 3

Observation of activity performance with or without the assistance of a helper as determined by the person’s ability to do the task. In the WeeFIM, caregiver interview may be used to obtain data

Question 4

What is the scale range for the FIM (adults)?

Answer 4

1-7 graded scale from dependent to independent and amount of assistance needed for task performance

Question 5

Population used for the fIM?

Answer 5

FIM: Adults with disabilities who are not functionally independent
WeeFIM: Children 6 months-7 years

Question 6

Scoring for FIM adults

Answer 6

Graded scale range 1-7
1: Total A or couldn’t be evaluated performing task
2-5: increasing levels of assistance required from helper for individual to do task
6 or 7: independent in task performance and doesn’t require helper