QME EXAM LATEST 2025 ACTUAL COMPLETE 300 QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) ALREADY GRADED A+
1.An IW having had 3 similar jobs at 3 different employers, but realized she had a
problem/injury of a cumulative nature while working for the most recent employer would
place liability for any resultant disability/impairment on:
A. The most recent employer with WC insurance
B. The employer where the problem/injury first began
C. Liability for disability/impairment shared based upon apportionment
D. A & B
D. A and B
2.Secondary erectile dysfunction, sleep disorders and/or psych disorders that are a
compensable consequence of the primary injury for 1.1.13 injuries and forward are:
A. Ratable with regard to disability/impairment
B. Treatable under the claim but not ratable with regard to disability/impairment
C. Only secondary/compensable psych problems are ratable
D. Ratable if catastrophic in nature
E. B & D
E. B & D
3.Opinions/conclusions must be made with reasons constituting:
A. Medical Probability
B. Medical Possibility
C. Medical Certainty
A. Medical probability
4.If an IW has stand-alone headache pain with no other impairment for any other body
part or system, the evaluator can do which of the following with regard to an impairment
rating:
A. No impairment can be given for stand-alone headache pain
B. Headache pain can only be rated in the presence of another ratable body part or body
system impairment
C. A and B
D. Headache pain can be given an impairment rating of between 1% to 3%
D. Headache pain can be given an impairment rating of between 1% to 3%
,5.'Ex Parte' communication is legally forbidden, unless involving routine matters such as
confirming appointments or that records have been sent, etc. The QME or AME should not
talk to the attorneys or the carrier.
A. True
B. False
A. True
6.In cases made Permanent & Stationary prior to 01/01/05, the PD (permanent disability)
rating is based upon:
A. Impairment rating
B. Causation
C. Subjective factors of disability, objective factors and work restrictions/preclusions
D. A & B
C. Subjective factors of disability, objective factors and work restrictions/preclusions
7.If an IW's right knee was injured in 2002 and the case was settled with a Stipulated
Award and a PD rating of 10% and the IW re-injured the same knee again in 2007 with a
PD rating of 20%, which of the following applies with regard to apportionment
A. If the IW self-rehabilitated after the 2002 injury and had no complaints and was able to
do his job without any problems until the 2007 injury occurred, there should be no
apportionment.
B. Because the 2002 injury was given a PD rating before 2005 and the 2007 same knee was
injured after the AMA Guide impairment rating system was established, there should be no
apportionment.
C. Because the causation for the 2002 right knee injury was different from the causation of
the 2007 injury, no apportionment would apply.
D. Apportionment applies because it is presumed that a prior PD for the same body part is
permanent and still exists.
D. Apportionment applies because it is presumed that a prior PD for the same body part is
permanent and still exists.
8.Which of the below statements are false?
A. Pre-injury status means the condition has resolved
B. Permanent and stationary (P&S) means that the condition will never change
C. Discharged as cured means the condition has resolved
D. P&S means that residual impairment or disability exists
E. Impairment is considered permanent when it has reached MMI
,B. Permanent and stationary (P&S) means that the condition will never change
9.Which reports are admissible at the WCAB?
A. Reports from the PTP
B. Reports from the QME or AME
C. Secondary treating physician reports
D. Consulting reports
E. A and B
E. A and B
10.WPI refers to:
A. Whole Permanent Impairment
B. With Partial Impairment
C. Without Personal Involvement
D. Whole Person Impairment
E. Whole Person Injury
D. Whole Person Impairment
11.100% total disability is presumed to exist in which of the following injuries?
A. Loss of both of the worker's eyes or the sight thereof
B. Loss of both of the worker's hands or use thereof
C. Practically total paralysis
D. A brain injury resulting in incurable mental incapacity or insanity
E. All of the above
E. All of the above
Which of the below statements are false?
A. QME panels are picked within geographic region of the worker's home residence
B. QMEs are not limited to the number of office locations to evaluate injured workers
C. Preference to assigning QME panels is given to unrepresented workers
D. QMEs are limited to 10 locations to evaluate injured workers
E. A secondary treating physician sends reports to the PTP
B. QMEs are not limited to the number of office locations to evaluate injured workers
In regard to Supplemental Job Displacement Benefits (SJDB), which are true?
A. For injuries before 1-1-13 the voucher amount ranges from $4000 to $10,000 depending
upon the permanent disability rating
B. For dates of injury on/after 1-1-13 the voucher will be $6000 across the board, regardless
, of the permanent disability rating
C. The voucher will be due 60 days after a treating doctor, AME or QME declares the
injured worker permanent and stationary, reports what the worker's work capabilities are
and the employer does not offer the worker a job
D. If offered, the job must pay no less than 85% of the worker's earnings at the time of the
injury, and be expected to last at least 12 months
E. All of the Above
E. All of the Above
The SJDB voucher can be used for?
A. Training at a California public school, or other approved provider listed by the state
B. To pay for licensing or certification and testing fees
C. Purchase tools required by a training course
D. Up to $1000 to purchase a computer and/or $500 in miscellaneous expenses
E. Up to $600 for the services of a licensed placement agency or vocational counselor
F. All of the Above
F. All of the Above
In cases involving physical injury for 1.1.13 dates of injury and forward, injured workers
will not be able to collect additional permanent disability for sleep disorders, sexual
dysfunction, or psych injuries that did not directly result from those injuries. QME/AMEs
and PTPs will not be able to comment on permanent disability add-ons for which
conditions, however, can discuss need for treatment:
A. Sleep disorders
B. Sexual dysfunction
C. Psychological issues, unless the physical injury is 'catastrophic,' or where the injured
worker was the victim of a violent act or a witness to a violent act/crime
D. Pain
E. Pain medication
F. A, B and C
F. A, B and C
In which of the settings below must interpreting services, be provided to an injured worker
who does not speak or understand English?
A. A deposition
B. Appeals Board hearing
C. Medical-legal examination
D. Medical treatment appointment
E. All the above
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) ALREADY GRADED A+
1.An IW having had 3 similar jobs at 3 different employers, but realized she had a
problem/injury of a cumulative nature while working for the most recent employer would
place liability for any resultant disability/impairment on:
A. The most recent employer with WC insurance
B. The employer where the problem/injury first began
C. Liability for disability/impairment shared based upon apportionment
D. A & B
D. A and B
2.Secondary erectile dysfunction, sleep disorders and/or psych disorders that are a
compensable consequence of the primary injury for 1.1.13 injuries and forward are:
A. Ratable with regard to disability/impairment
B. Treatable under the claim but not ratable with regard to disability/impairment
C. Only secondary/compensable psych problems are ratable
D. Ratable if catastrophic in nature
E. B & D
E. B & D
3.Opinions/conclusions must be made with reasons constituting:
A. Medical Probability
B. Medical Possibility
C. Medical Certainty
A. Medical probability
4.If an IW has stand-alone headache pain with no other impairment for any other body
part or system, the evaluator can do which of the following with regard to an impairment
rating:
A. No impairment can be given for stand-alone headache pain
B. Headache pain can only be rated in the presence of another ratable body part or body
system impairment
C. A and B
D. Headache pain can be given an impairment rating of between 1% to 3%
D. Headache pain can be given an impairment rating of between 1% to 3%
,5.'Ex Parte' communication is legally forbidden, unless involving routine matters such as
confirming appointments or that records have been sent, etc. The QME or AME should not
talk to the attorneys or the carrier.
A. True
B. False
A. True
6.In cases made Permanent & Stationary prior to 01/01/05, the PD (permanent disability)
rating is based upon:
A. Impairment rating
B. Causation
C. Subjective factors of disability, objective factors and work restrictions/preclusions
D. A & B
C. Subjective factors of disability, objective factors and work restrictions/preclusions
7.If an IW's right knee was injured in 2002 and the case was settled with a Stipulated
Award and a PD rating of 10% and the IW re-injured the same knee again in 2007 with a
PD rating of 20%, which of the following applies with regard to apportionment
A. If the IW self-rehabilitated after the 2002 injury and had no complaints and was able to
do his job without any problems until the 2007 injury occurred, there should be no
apportionment.
B. Because the 2002 injury was given a PD rating before 2005 and the 2007 same knee was
injured after the AMA Guide impairment rating system was established, there should be no
apportionment.
C. Because the causation for the 2002 right knee injury was different from the causation of
the 2007 injury, no apportionment would apply.
D. Apportionment applies because it is presumed that a prior PD for the same body part is
permanent and still exists.
D. Apportionment applies because it is presumed that a prior PD for the same body part is
permanent and still exists.
8.Which of the below statements are false?
A. Pre-injury status means the condition has resolved
B. Permanent and stationary (P&S) means that the condition will never change
C. Discharged as cured means the condition has resolved
D. P&S means that residual impairment or disability exists
E. Impairment is considered permanent when it has reached MMI
,B. Permanent and stationary (P&S) means that the condition will never change
9.Which reports are admissible at the WCAB?
A. Reports from the PTP
B. Reports from the QME or AME
C. Secondary treating physician reports
D. Consulting reports
E. A and B
E. A and B
10.WPI refers to:
A. Whole Permanent Impairment
B. With Partial Impairment
C. Without Personal Involvement
D. Whole Person Impairment
E. Whole Person Injury
D. Whole Person Impairment
11.100% total disability is presumed to exist in which of the following injuries?
A. Loss of both of the worker's eyes or the sight thereof
B. Loss of both of the worker's hands or use thereof
C. Practically total paralysis
D. A brain injury resulting in incurable mental incapacity or insanity
E. All of the above
E. All of the above
Which of the below statements are false?
A. QME panels are picked within geographic region of the worker's home residence
B. QMEs are not limited to the number of office locations to evaluate injured workers
C. Preference to assigning QME panels is given to unrepresented workers
D. QMEs are limited to 10 locations to evaluate injured workers
E. A secondary treating physician sends reports to the PTP
B. QMEs are not limited to the number of office locations to evaluate injured workers
In regard to Supplemental Job Displacement Benefits (SJDB), which are true?
A. For injuries before 1-1-13 the voucher amount ranges from $4000 to $10,000 depending
upon the permanent disability rating
B. For dates of injury on/after 1-1-13 the voucher will be $6000 across the board, regardless
, of the permanent disability rating
C. The voucher will be due 60 days after a treating doctor, AME or QME declares the
injured worker permanent and stationary, reports what the worker's work capabilities are
and the employer does not offer the worker a job
D. If offered, the job must pay no less than 85% of the worker's earnings at the time of the
injury, and be expected to last at least 12 months
E. All of the Above
E. All of the Above
The SJDB voucher can be used for?
A. Training at a California public school, or other approved provider listed by the state
B. To pay for licensing or certification and testing fees
C. Purchase tools required by a training course
D. Up to $1000 to purchase a computer and/or $500 in miscellaneous expenses
E. Up to $600 for the services of a licensed placement agency or vocational counselor
F. All of the Above
F. All of the Above
In cases involving physical injury for 1.1.13 dates of injury and forward, injured workers
will not be able to collect additional permanent disability for sleep disorders, sexual
dysfunction, or psych injuries that did not directly result from those injuries. QME/AMEs
and PTPs will not be able to comment on permanent disability add-ons for which
conditions, however, can discuss need for treatment:
A. Sleep disorders
B. Sexual dysfunction
C. Psychological issues, unless the physical injury is 'catastrophic,' or where the injured
worker was the victim of a violent act or a witness to a violent act/crime
D. Pain
E. Pain medication
F. A, B and C
F. A, B and C
In which of the settings below must interpreting services, be provided to an injured worker
who does not speak or understand English?
A. A deposition
B. Appeals Board hearing
C. Medical-legal examination
D. Medical treatment appointment
E. All the above
