CDM Quality Improvement and Performance Monitoring 3

Question 1

Under CMS regulations, the F-tag series F800 through F812 addresses requirements for:

Accepted Answer

Food and nutrition services in long-term care facilities

Answer

CMS F-tags F800–F812 specifically address food and nutrition service requirements for Medicare/Medicaid-certified long-term care facilities.

Question 2

In long-term care, the Minimum Data Set (MDS) supports dietary quality improvement by:

Accepted Answer

Assessing residents' nutritional status and identifying care needs

Answer

The MDS is a federally mandated comprehensive assessment tool that includes nutritional status data used to guide care planning.

Question 3

Which of the following is the best example of a process indicator in dietary quality monitoring?

Accepted Answer

Percentage of meals served at the correct temperature

Answer

Process indicators measure whether established procedures are being correctly followed, such as serving meals at safe, required temperatures.

Question 4

An effective corrective action plan developed in response to a dietary quality problem should include:

Accepted Answer

Specific actions, assigned responsible persons, timelines, and follow-up measurements

Answer

A complete corrective action plan addresses what will be done, who is responsible, when actions will be completed, and how improvement will be verified.

Question 5

Meal acceptance and patient food intake are most accurately monitored through:

Accepted Answer

Plate waste studies combined with patient satisfaction surveys

Answer

Plate waste studies provide objective data on how much food is eaten, while satisfaction surveys capture subjective patient experience — together they give a complete picture.

Certified Dietary Manager Test Practice Test

Certified Dietary Manager Test Practice Test

CDM Quality Improvement and Performance Monitoring 3