QME Final Examination Test Newest 2026/2027
Questions and Correct Detailed Answers
Already Graded A+
Payments to compensate an employee who does not completely recover from an
injury - CORRECT ANSWER-PD
"Disability = Impairment + Loss earning capacity + Occupational title + Age" -
CORRECT ANSWER-Formula for PD
Means approximately 90-100 percent of the time, as a ratable "word of art" -
CORRECT ANSWER-Constant
For injuries on or after January 1, 1994 and before 01/01/2004 most workers will
be limited to a _____ cap on Vocational Rehabilitation benefits under that plan -
CORRECT ANSWER-$16,000
If there are no surviving dependents, the death benefit is paid to - CORRECT
ANSWER-Department of Industrial Relations (DIR)
,The independent JUDICIAL BODY in California work comp is called - CORRECT
ANSWER-WCAB
Unrepresented worker - if the employee does not inform the employer of the
selection within ____ days of the assignment of a panel of qualified medical
evaluators, then the employer may select the physician from the panel -
CORRECT ANSWER-10
SB-228 reforms of 2003 (Governor Davis) primarily addressed the following issues
- CORRECT ANSWER-ACOEM Guidelines - 24 visit limit
For a QME evaluation for compensability only (AOE/COE), DO NOT send the QME
report to the following Part(ies)? - CORRECT ANSWER-Local DEU
SB-899 reforms of 2004 (Governor Schwarzenegger) primarily addressed the
following issues? - CORRECT ANSWER-AMA Impairment Guides and MPNs
, Which of the following is not a term used in California as ratable "word of art"? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Often
Who selects the QME - CORRECT ANSWER-Patient
In 1913, the Boynton Act - CORRECT ANSWER-Required most employers to
have workers' compensation coverage
A trade-off between Employers and Employees is referred to as - CORRECT
ANSWER-The Historic Compromise
You are required to keep and maintain all the medical-legal BILLINGS for _____
years from the date of examination - CORRECT ANSWER-3 years
The employer provides workers' compensation BENEFITS - CORRECT ANSWER-
regardless of fault
A copy of the notice to request time extension to file a QME report must be sent
to - CORRECT ANSWER-Medical Unit at DWC
Questions and Correct Detailed Answers
Already Graded A+
Payments to compensate an employee who does not completely recover from an
injury - CORRECT ANSWER-PD
"Disability = Impairment + Loss earning capacity + Occupational title + Age" -
CORRECT ANSWER-Formula for PD
Means approximately 90-100 percent of the time, as a ratable "word of art" -
CORRECT ANSWER-Constant
For injuries on or after January 1, 1994 and before 01/01/2004 most workers will
be limited to a _____ cap on Vocational Rehabilitation benefits under that plan -
CORRECT ANSWER-$16,000
If there are no surviving dependents, the death benefit is paid to - CORRECT
ANSWER-Department of Industrial Relations (DIR)
,The independent JUDICIAL BODY in California work comp is called - CORRECT
ANSWER-WCAB
Unrepresented worker - if the employee does not inform the employer of the
selection within ____ days of the assignment of a panel of qualified medical
evaluators, then the employer may select the physician from the panel -
CORRECT ANSWER-10
SB-228 reforms of 2003 (Governor Davis) primarily addressed the following issues
- CORRECT ANSWER-ACOEM Guidelines - 24 visit limit
For a QME evaluation for compensability only (AOE/COE), DO NOT send the QME
report to the following Part(ies)? - CORRECT ANSWER-Local DEU
SB-899 reforms of 2004 (Governor Schwarzenegger) primarily addressed the
following issues? - CORRECT ANSWER-AMA Impairment Guides and MPNs
, Which of the following is not a term used in California as ratable "word of art"? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Often
Who selects the QME - CORRECT ANSWER-Patient
In 1913, the Boynton Act - CORRECT ANSWER-Required most employers to
have workers' compensation coverage
A trade-off between Employers and Employees is referred to as - CORRECT
ANSWER-The Historic Compromise
You are required to keep and maintain all the medical-legal BILLINGS for _____
years from the date of examination - CORRECT ANSWER-3 years
The employer provides workers' compensation BENEFITS - CORRECT ANSWER-
regardless of fault
A copy of the notice to request time extension to file a QME report must be sent
to - CORRECT ANSWER-Medical Unit at DWC
