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Fundamentals & Core Principles Flashcards

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  1. Which principle requires FCE evaluators to use standardized, reproducible protocols when testing a client's physical abilities?

    Answer: Reliability

    Reliability ensures that FCE results are consistent and reproducible across evaluators and test sessions.

  2. In an FCE, 'validity' refers to the degree to which a test:

    Answer: Measures what it is intended to measure

    Validity confirms that the FCE assessment tool actually measures the functional capacity it claims to assess.

  3. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) influences FCE practice primarily by:

    Answer: Informing how essential job functions are identified and evaluated

    The ADA's definition of essential job functions directly guides how FCE evaluators analyze work demands and assess residual capacity.

  4. Which term describes the maximum amount of weight a worker can safely lift on an occasional basis (up to 1/3 of the workday)?

    Answer: Maximum acceptable weight of lift

    Maximum acceptable weight of lift (MAWL) is the heaviest load a worker can handle occasionally without exceeding safe biomechanical limits.

  5. When an FCE evaluator observes a significant discrepancy between a client's observed and self-reported pain levels, the BEST next step is to:

    Answer: Document the discrepancy and note it in the report

    Objective documentation of behavioral inconsistencies is essential for a defensible FCE report without making clinical judgments beyond the evaluator's scope.

  6. The concept of 'safe maximum' in FCE refers to the level of physical activity that:

    Answer: A client can perform without causing measurable physiological harm

    Safe maximum is the highest demand level at which testing can proceed without creating unacceptable risk of harm to the client.

  7. Which functional activity is classified as 'sedentary work' according to the U.S. Department of Labor's physical demand classification system?

    Answer: Lifting up to 10 lbs occasionally with negligible amounts of walking and standing

    DOL defines sedentary work as lifting no more than 10 lbs occasionally, with minimal walking and standing.