Which of the following is NOT a category on the Perme ICU Mobility Score?

• A. Mental status
• B. Potential Mobility Barriers
• C. Endurance
• D. Pain

Answer: (D)

The Perme ICU Mobility Score is built around three main areas that gauge how ready a patient is for mobility and how safely they can participate. Mental status assesses cognitive ability to understand and follow commands, which influences whether therapy can be performed safely. Potential mobility barriers look at factors that could hinder movement, such as delirium, sedation level, hemodynamic instability, and the presence of lines or tubes. Endurance evaluates the patient’s capacity to sustain activity during therapy, including tolerance to exertion and the need for oxygen or ventilation support. Pain is not a separate scoring category in this tool; while it can affect participation and endurance, it isn’t listed as an independent domain within the Perme Mobility Score.