QME EXAM NEWEST 2024 ACTUAL
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1. What is the primary role of a Qualified Medical Evaluator
(QME)?
A. To represent the employer in a workers' compensation claim
B. To provide an unbiased medical evaluation for workers'
compensation cases
C. To advocate for the injured worker
D. To determine the financial compensation for the injured
worker
2. Which of the following must a QME include in their
medical-legal report?
A. The patient's financial status
B. The attorney's opinion
C. A summary of the medical history and physical
examination findings
D. The employer’s perspective
,3. How often must a QME retake the QME competency exam
to maintain certification?
A. Every 2 years
B. Every 3 years
C. Every 4 years
D. Every 5 years
4. What is the purpose of the AMA Guides to the Evaluation of
Permanent Impairment?
A. To determine the worker’s eligibility for social security
B. To provide guidelines for temporary disability benefits
C. To assess the level of permanent impairment in injured
workers
D. To establish workplace safety protocols
5. In California, how many days does a QME have to complete
and submit a medical-legal report after the evaluation?
A. 10 days
B. 30 days
C. 45 days
D. 60 days
6. What is required for a medical condition to be considered
"work-related" in a workers' compensation case?
A. The condition must have occurred during working hours
B. The condition must have arisen out of and in the course of
employment
,C. The worker must have reported it to their supervisor
immediately
D. The condition must be listed on the employer's insurance
policy
7. When can a QME amend a medical-legal report after it has
been submitted?
A. Never
B. Only if ordered by the court
C. If new, relevant medical information becomes available
D. Only if requested by the employer
8. Which of the following scenarios requires a QME to
disqualify themselves from a case?
A. The QME personally knows the injured worker
B. The QME has a financial interest in the outcome of the case
C. The QME has treated a similar case before
D. The QME disagrees with the worker’s attorney
9. What must a QME do if they cannot complete the medical-
legal report within the required timeframe?
A. Request an extension from the appropriate party
B. Submit an incomplete report
C. Ignore the deadline
D. Send a notification to the insurance company only
, 10. What is a "permanent and stationary" status in workers'
compensation?
A. The worker has returned to work without restrictions
B. The worker's condition has stabilized and is unlikely to
change significantly
C. The worker requires ongoing treatment
D. The worker is permanently unable to work
1. What is the primary role of a Qualified Medical Evaluator
(QME)?
A. To represent the employer in a workers' compensation claim
B. To provide an unbiased medical evaluation for workers'
compensation cases
C. To advocate for the injured worker
D. To determine the financial compensation for the injured
worker
2. Which of the following must a QME include in their
medical-legal report?
A. The patient's financial status
B. The attorney's opinion
C. A summary of the medical history and physical
examination findings
D. The employer’s perspective
3. How often must a QME retake the QME competency exam
to maintain certification?
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