What does FIM assess and in which setting is it typically used?

• A. Functional Independence Measure; independence in activities of daily living; hospital discharge planning.
• B. Functional Inclination Measure; social integration.
• C. Functional Independence Measure; independence in activities of daily living; rehabilitation settings.
• D. Fatigue Impact Measure; outpatient clinics.

Answer: (C)

The question tests understanding that the Functional Independence Measure is about how independently a person can perform daily activities and that it’s used in rehabilitation settings to gauge progress and plan care. FIM evaluates independence across a range of daily tasks (self-care, mobility, and also cognitive and communication aspects) and provides a composite score reflecting how much assistance is needed. This makes it especially useful in brain injury rehab, where tracking improvements in daily functioning guides therapy and informs discharge decisions. It isn’t a fatigue or social-integration measure, and its typical use is within rehabilitation settings rather than primary outpatient clinics or unrelated contexts.