ICF Qualifiers and Classification Levels Flashcards
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How many qualifier levels does the ICF use for Body Functions and Structures?
Answer: 5 (0–4)
The ICF uses a 5-point qualifier scale from 0 (no impairment) to 4 (complete impairment) for Body Functions and Structures.
What does an ICF qualifier of '8' signify?
Answer: Not specified
A qualifier of 8 in the ICF means 'not specified,' used when information is insufficient to assign a specific level.
In the ICF, a Body Structures qualifier has up to how many qualifier positions?
Answer: 3
Body Structures codes can carry up to 3 qualifiers: extent of impairment, nature of impairment, and location of impairment.
What percentage range of deviation corresponds to an ICF qualifier of '2' (moderate problem)?
Answer: 25–49%
A qualifier of 2 represents a moderate problem, reflecting a 25–49% deviation from the accepted standard.
Which qualifier is used to denote 'not applicable' in the ICF?
Answer: 9
A qualifier of 9 means 'not applicable,' indicating that the category is not an appropriate descriptor for a given individual.
For Environmental Factors, a positive qualifier (with '+' sign) indicates:
Answer: A facilitator
In the ICF, a positive qualifier with a '+' sign for Environmental Factors indicates that the factor acts as a facilitator rather than a barrier.