QME Exam Questions and Answers
Complete Rated A
SJDB benefits are maxed at __ for DOI past 1/1/2013, but maxed at __ for
DOI before 1/1/2013
Correct Answer -$6000 (after 1/1/13), $4000-10000 (before 1/1/13)
new job offered based on QME or AME work restrictions must have salary
at least __% of pre-injury work
Correct Answer -85%
SJDB can be used for which 5 things?
Correct Answer -(1) training at an approved school, (2) for
licensing/certification/testing fees, (3) for tools required in training, (4) for
computers, and (5) job placement agency or vocational counselor
Depositions are reimbursed to physicians at a rate of __ per hour, rounded
to nearest _ hour
Correct Answer -$250, 0.25 hour
100% total disability is in what 4 conditions?
Correct Answer -lose both EYES, lose both HAND use, total paralysis,
incurable brain injury / insanity
QMEs are limited to __ locations to evaluate IW
Correct Answer -10
, PQME are picked based on __ address
Correct Answer -IW's home address
only 2 reports admissible at WCAB?
Correct Answer -PTP and QME/AME (everything else has to be commented
on by one of these 2 parties)
WPI =
Correct Answer -whole person injury (not combined in California)
can physician charge for record review in preparation for a deposition?
Correct Answer -Yes
when interpreter is used, __ are required to be in the report
Correct Answer -name and certification#
Doctor's First Report form is __, which needs to be submitted within __
days of the initial exam
Correct Answer -DLSR 5021, 5 days
psych injuries: ratable if more than __% of contributing cause is from
employment, except for in violent acts or direct exposure to it which
requires __%, based on labor code __. Also requires minimum __ months
of employment, which NEEDS/DOES NOT NEED to be continuous but does
not apply in __ situations
Correct Answer -50%, 35%, LC3208.3, 6 months, not need to be continuous
6 months, "sudden and extraordinary employment conditions"
Complete Rated A
SJDB benefits are maxed at __ for DOI past 1/1/2013, but maxed at __ for
DOI before 1/1/2013
Correct Answer -$6000 (after 1/1/13), $4000-10000 (before 1/1/13)
new job offered based on QME or AME work restrictions must have salary
at least __% of pre-injury work
Correct Answer -85%
SJDB can be used for which 5 things?
Correct Answer -(1) training at an approved school, (2) for
licensing/certification/testing fees, (3) for tools required in training, (4) for
computers, and (5) job placement agency or vocational counselor
Depositions are reimbursed to physicians at a rate of __ per hour, rounded
to nearest _ hour
Correct Answer -$250, 0.25 hour
100% total disability is in what 4 conditions?
Correct Answer -lose both EYES, lose both HAND use, total paralysis,
incurable brain injury / insanity
QMEs are limited to __ locations to evaluate IW
Correct Answer -10
, PQME are picked based on __ address
Correct Answer -IW's home address
only 2 reports admissible at WCAB?
Correct Answer -PTP and QME/AME (everything else has to be commented
on by one of these 2 parties)
WPI =
Correct Answer -whole person injury (not combined in California)
can physician charge for record review in preparation for a deposition?
Correct Answer -Yes
when interpreter is used, __ are required to be in the report
Correct Answer -name and certification#
Doctor's First Report form is __, which needs to be submitted within __
days of the initial exam
Correct Answer -DLSR 5021, 5 days
psych injuries: ratable if more than __% of contributing cause is from
employment, except for in violent acts or direct exposure to it which
requires __%, based on labor code __. Also requires minimum __ months
of employment, which NEEDS/DOES NOT NEED to be continuous but does
not apply in __ situations
Correct Answer -50%, 35%, LC3208.3, 6 months, not need to be continuous
6 months, "sudden and extraordinary employment conditions"
