Which of the following tools would a rehabilitation nurse be expected to use in assessing the level of independence of a recent spinal cord injured adult patient?
A) Wee-FIM instrument
B) Functional independence measure (FIM)
C) Braden scale
D) Rule of the nines
Ans: B
Feedback: One of the most frequently used tools to assess the patient's level of independence is the functional independence measure (FIM). It measures 18 items including bathing, grooming, dressing, and toileting. The Wee-FIM is used in pediatric children. The Braden scale is a pressure ulcer risk assessment. The Rule of the nines is used in assessing an area of burn injury.
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