Assessment & Evaluation Techniques Flashcards
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Which tool is most commonly used within an FCE to quantify upper extremity functional reach and coordination in a standardized manner?
Answer: Box and Block Test
The Box and Block Test is widely used to assess gross manual dexterity and unilateral hand coordination within FCE batteries.
An evaluee states they cannot stand for more than 5 minutes, but structured observation during the FCE reveals continuous standing of 25 minutes. This discrepancy should be documented as:
Answer: Self-limiting behavior inconsistent with observed performance
Discrepancies between self-reported limitations and observed performance are documented as self-limiting behavior and factored into conclusions about functional capacity.
When evaluating kneeling tolerance, the evaluator notes the client rises from the floor using a four-point-to-kneeling pattern rather than a standard pattern. This should be:
Answer: Noted as a compensatory strategy without penalizing capacity
Compensatory movement strategies should be documented descriptively; they reflect adaptation rather than inability unless they create safety risk.
In which scenario is it MOST appropriate to perform a floor-to-waist lift rather than a floor-to-shoulder lift during FCE?
Answer: When the client has a documented rotator cuff repair and the job does not require overhead lifting
Testing should mirror actual job demands; if overhead lifting is not required and the client has a relevant upper extremity condition, floor-to-waist lifting is the appropriate task.
The WorkWell Systems FCE protocol categorizes an evaluee's performance as 'Unreliable' when:
Answer: Multiple validity criteria are not met across the evaluation
WorkWell Systems designates an FCE as unreliable when multiple embedded validity criteria across tasks are not met, indicating inconsistent effort.
Which parameter is assessed when an FCE evaluator asks the client to carry a load bilaterally for a specified distance?
Answer: Carrying endurance and bilateral grip integration
Bilateral carrying tasks assess the integration of grip strength, postural stability, and cardiovascular endurance over a functional distance.
Per ADA guidelines, an FCE evaluator must ensure that testing procedures are:
Answer: Job-related, consistent with business necessity, and non-discriminatory
The ADA requires that post-offer medical examinations and FCEs be job-related and consistent with business necessity to avoid discriminatory practices.