SMQT Cheat Sheet 2026

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1. To investigate the infrastructure's availability and site circumstances. → reconnaissance survey
2. According to federal regulations at 42 CFR §483.90(d), a facility's resident call system must be accessible from which specific locations? → Each resident's bed and toilet.
3. During a survey, which finding would most strongly indicate the possible presence of physical abuse of a resident? → Multiple unexplained bruises in various stages of healing located on a resident's body
4. Creating a ______________ to depict the relative locations of the things on Earth's surface is the goal of surveying. → plan or map
5. Which kind of survey is shown in the image? → Topographic
6. Creating a cadastral map that displays the borders of homes, farms, and other assets. (Alternative/True) → TRUE
7. Which surveying instrument is that in the picture? → Rotating laser Assembly
8. Per CMS requirements, the individual designated as the facility's Infection Preventionist (IP) must meet several qualifications, including: → Working at least part-time at the facility.
9. A surveyor is reviewing a resident's comprehensive care plan. Which of the following elements is required to be included according to federal regulations? → Measurable objectives and timeframes to meet the resident's needs.
10. What does the imaginary line that crosses the crosshairs of the leveling instrument mean? → Line of collimation
11. What is the primary, official purpose of the Form CMS-2567, 'Statement of Deficiencies'? → To communicate the specific evidence of non-compliance with federal regulations.
12. A line that is perpendicular to the direction of gravity and tangential to a level line at a certain location is called a _______________________________ line. → Horizontal
13. What kind of surveying tool is that in the photo? → Rotating laser detector
14. This means that main survey lines and stations, also known as controlling stations, initially enclose the whole region. → first principle
15. Surveying is categorized according to whether it is done to gather information needed for engineering project planning, design, and implementation. → engineering survey
16. The measurement and mapping of the earth's physical features—both natural and man-made—are the focus of __________________________ surveys. → Topographic
17. Under 42 CFR §483.12(c), within what timeframe must a nursing facility report an allegation of abuse to the State agency? → 24 hours of the alleged occurrence
18. Which of the following situations would be classified as 'misappropriation of resident property'? → A nurse aide borrows $20 from a resident's personal funds account and fails to repay it
19. Surveyors use this for fixed points of reference that are known to be elevated above or below a specific datum. → A benchmark
20. Which CMS F-tag under the revised Requirements of Participation specifically addresses freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation? → F600
21. To gather enough information to create an area map or plan that will be used for design and planning. → preliminary survey
22. Which of the following is a direct requirement of a facility regarding a resident's right to manage their own financial affairs? → The facility cannot require a resident to deposit their personal funds with the facility.
23. Which of the following services, if required to meet a resident's needs, must be described in the comprehensive care plan? → Services that are culturally-competent and trauma-informed.
24. To create an archeological map that shows the locations of historical artifacts. (Very accurate or not) → TRUE