1. Which of the following statements is TRUE

A. CFS occurs 2X more frequently in women than in men
B. CFS occurs most often in people 20-39 years old.
C. CFS occurs in all races and ethnic groups around the world.
D. In the U.S., CFS occurs much more frequently in Caucasians than it does in African Americans or Hispanics.

2. Which case definition is the accepted standard utilized for CFS research studies?

A. CDC Definition
B. International (1994) Definition
C. Canadian Definition
D. International (2003) Definition


3. According to the Klimas & Lapp CFS Evaluation & Diagnosis Model, an individual must experience chronic fatigue for at least ________ to be diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.

A. 1 month
B. 3 months
C. 6 months
D. 9 months


4. Which one of the following conditions does NOT exclude a diagnosis of CFS?

A. Narcolepsy
B. Hepatitis C
C. Severe obesity
D. Multiple Chemical Sensitivity Disorder


5. Which of the following is NOT one of the validated instruments recommended by the CDC for the assessment of individuals with CFS?

A. Bartolone Functional Assessment
B. Medical Outcomes Survey Short Form - 36
C. CDC Symptom Inventory
D. Multidimensional Fatigue Inventory


6. Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding exercise and CFS?

A. One of the primary goals of exercise is to optimize aerobic capacity.
B. Graded activity teaches patients to aggressively work through their feelings of postexertional malaise
C. Activity pacing is an energy management principle that involves moderating activity to minimize the push-crash cycle.
D. All exercise should be followed by a rest period at a 1:2 ratio; resting 2 minutes for each 1 minute of exercise

7. Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)?

A. CBT is a group form of therapy that is based on individual illness experiences
B. The goal of CBT is to help the patient understand their illness and to change perceptions, beliefs, and behaviors that can contribute to the impact of symptoms.
C. Cost is the main reason cited by CFS patients for discontinuing CBT.
D. Specially trained psychologists are the only healthcare professionals qualified to conduct CBT


8. Which treatment is supported by strong scientific evidence demonstrating its effectiveness for significantly reducing CFS symptoms?

A. NADH
B. Coenzyme Q10
C. Homeopathic medicine
D. None of the above


9. A person experiences moderate CFS symptoms at rest, and moderate to severe symptoms with exercise. They are able to perform deskwork for 4-5 hours per day, but require occasional rest periods. What would this person’s score be utilizing the Bell’s CFS Disability Scale?

A. 50
B. 40
C. 30
D. 20


10. Which one of the following is an appropriate and applicable assessment tool for a pediatric patient?

A. Wong-Baker Faces Pain Rating Scale
B. Bell’s CFS Disability Scale
C. Subjective Functional Capacity Assessment Tool
D. Glickman ADL Survey