QME Exam Prep Self Test 2
questions and updated answers
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"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. - answer ✅✅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").
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 - answer ✅✅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). - answer ✅✅C. A special "Rater" taking
the physician's "impairment rating," and then adjusting based
on nature of injury, age, and occupation
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