Communication & Documentation Flashcards
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The term 'consistency of effort' in FCE documentation refers to:
Answer: Agreement between repeated measures and behavioral observations over time
Consistency of effort is assessed by comparing repeated measures, behavioral signs, and physiological responses to determine whether performance reflects genuine capacity.
An FCE evaluator should include a 'Functional Diagnosis' section in the report only if:
Answer: The evaluator holds a medical license permitting diagnosis
Functional diagnoses or classifications may only be included when the evaluator is credentialed to diagnose or when the referral explicitly requests a functional classification.
When documenting grip strength results in an FCE report, the evaluator should include:
Answer: Mean values, coefficients of variation, and comparison to normative data
Comprehensive grip strength documentation includes mean values, the coefficient of variation (to assess validity), and comparison to age/sex normative data.
In an FCE report, 'occasional' as defined by the DOT means the client can perform an activity for what percentage of an 8-hour workday?
Answer: 11–33%
The DOT defines 'occasional' as occurring up to 33% of the workday, roughly 0–2.5 hours in an 8-hour shift.
Which of the following is an example of inappropriate communication during an FCE?
Answer: Coaching the client to push harder to 'get a better result'
Coaching clients to exert greater effort introduces bias and compromises the validity of the FCE by influencing the outcome.
The addendum to an FCE report is used when:
Answer: New clinically relevant information becomes available after the report is finalized
An addendum is the proper method to add new information to a finalized report without altering the original document, maintaining documentation integrity.
Which of the following best describes 'positional tolerance' as documented in an FCE report?
Answer: The length of time a client can maintain a specific posture without exceeding safe limits
Positional tolerance documents how long a client can sustain postures such as sitting, standing, or walking before functional limitations occur.