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QME EXAM PREP SELF TEST 2 NEWLY UPDATED QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS A+ GRADED
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ASCORERS STUVIAQME EXAM PREP SELF TEST 2 NEWLY
UPDATED QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS A+ GRADED
"Apportionment" refers to the notion that
A. An employer is only liable for the percentage of permanent
disability that was directly caused by an injury arising out of and
occurring in the course of employment. (Apportionment also applies
to reduce benefits owed as treatment or work restrictions).
B. An employer is only responsible for workers' compensation
benefits for that portion of the employer's premises over which
employer exerts control.
C. An employer is only liable for the percentage of permanent
disability that was directly caused by an injury arising out of and
occurring in ·the course of employment. (Apportionment does not
reduce benefits owed as treatment or work restrictions).
D. Unexpected surgical outcomes may be the result of forces beyond
the physician's control. ...ANS: C. An employer is only liable for
the percentage of permanent disability that was directly caused by
an injury arising out of and occurring in ·the course of employment.
(Apportionment does not reduce benefits owed as treatment or
work restrictions).
"Permanent and Stationary" or "P+S" status is achieved when
A. The condition has "reached a plateau," meaning that the
applicant's condition is well stabilized and unlikely to change
substantially in the next year with or without medical treatment. (P
& S status may also be referred to as "MMI- Maximal Medical
Improvement").
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B. Maximal Medical Improvement ("MMI") has been reached and has
not changed for a period of 2 years after date of reaching MMI
C. The condition has "reached a plateau," meaning that the
applicant's condition is well stabilized and unlikely to change
substantially in the next two years with or without medical
treatment.
D. The applicant is rendered immobile for at least the length of one
season ...ANS: A. The condition has "reached a plateau," meaning
that the applicant's condition is well stabilized and unlikely to
change substantially in the next year with or without medical
treatment. (P & S status may also be referred to as "MMI- Maximal
Medical Improvement").
"Permanent Disability" is calculated by:
A. QME taking the physician's "impairment rating," and then
adjusting based on nature of injury, age, and occupation
B. Consulting the AMA guides only
C. A special "Rater" taking the physician's "impairment rating," and
then adjusting based on nature of injury, age, and occupation
D. A QME taking the "impairment rating" and then adjusting for
anticipated need for occupational accommodations ( e.g. canes,
accessible bathrooms). ...ANS: C. A special "Rater" taking the
physician's "impairment rating," and then adjusting based on nature
of injury, age, and occupation
A QME certificate must be:
A. Saved at the private practice or home office of the QME.
B. Be present in a file somewhere at the applicable QME office
location.
C. Displayed in a conspicuous manner at the applicable office
location at all times during the period of QME appointment at that
location.
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D. Displayed on the entry door to the applicable office location at all
times that the QME holds a listing there. ...ANS: C. Displayed in a
conspicuous manner at the applicable office location at all times
during the period of QME appointment at that location.
A QME need not provide a copy of their psych report to an injured
worker where
A. The defense attorney has so requested.
B. There is a substantial risk of significant adverse or detrimental
medical consequences to the injured worker seeing or receiving a
copy of part or all of the report that contains a mental health record.
C. The employer has so requested
D. The injury involves spinal cord trauma. ...ANS: B. There is a
substantial risk of significant adverse or detrimental medical
consequences to the injured worker seeing or receiving a copy of
part or all of the report that contains a mental health record.
A request for extension of time to serve a report must be filed
A. At least 20 days prior to the due date.
B. At least 15 days prior to the due date.
C. At least 5 days prior to the due date.
D. Only if the evaluator does not have once square of their schedule
to spare within a 14-day span. ...ANS: C. At least 5 days prior to
the due date.
A(n) ____ must be served within 5 business days from setting a QME
evaluation date.
A. Initial report
B. Invoice for anticipated service costs
C. Interpreter form with ID and certification number
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