Module4_Flashcards_Part3

Question 1

Front

Answer 1

Back

Question 2

What is the role of the impairment rating physician regarding factual accuracy?

Answer 2

Must base conclusions on accurate history, records, and objective findings.

Question 3

What must be included when describing mechanism of injury?

Answer 3

Clear, concise account of how the injury occurred and body parts affected.

Question 4

How should prior medical records be addressed?

Answer 4

Summarize relevant records and discuss their impact on current impairment.

Question 5

What is crucial about diagnostic studies?

Answer 5

Identify relevant imaging/labs and explain how results support findings.

Question 6

What does a proper physical exam section include?

Answer 6

Inspection, palpation, ROM, neurologic, special tests tied to Guides criteria.

Question 7

Why must consistency of effort be documented?

Answer 7

To validate ROM/strength tests and rule out symptom magnification.

Question 8

What are Waddell signs?

Answer 8

Nonorganic pain indicators suggesting possible exaggeration or psychosocial overlay.

Question 9

What is a key reporting element for upper extremity impairment?

Answer 9

Document side (dominant vs non-dominant) and compare to normal.

Question 10

What is a key reporting element for spine impairment?

Answer 10

Level(s) involved, neurological deficits, and method used (DRE or ROM).

Question 11

What to include for lower extremity impairment?

Answer 11

Gait, ROM, strength, sensory/motor deficits, and assistive device need.

Question 12

What to report about pain?

Answer 12

Location, character, reproducibility, effect on ADLs, add-on % if justified.

Question 13

Why describe ADL impact in detail?

Answer 13

Supports impairment class and percent selection per AMA Guides.

Question 14

What to clarify about stability of condition?

Answer 14

Confirm MMI reached and explain if further change expected.

Question 15

What should be stated about work status at MMI?

Answer 15

RTW potential, restrictions, or need for modified duty.

Question 16

Why must future medical care be addressed?

Answer 16

To guide claims on ongoing treatment and cost planning.