SMQT Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Prevention

Question 1

Under 42 CFR §483.12, which of the following is the regulatory definition of 'abuse' in nursing facilities?

Accepted Answer

Willful infliction of injury, unreasonable confinement, intimidation, or punishment with resulting physical harm, pain, or mental anguish

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Any accidental injury that occurs within a facility during routine care

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Failure of the facility or its employees to provide goods and services necessary to avoid harm

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Any verbal disagreement or conflict between a staff member and a resident

Question 2

Under 42 CFR §483.12(c), within what timeframe must a nursing facility report an allegation of abuse to the State agency?

Accepted Answer

24 hours of the alleged occurrence

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48 hours of the alleged occurrence

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72 hours of the alleged occurrence

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5 working days of the alleged occurrence

Question 3

Which of the following best describes 'neglect' as defined under the Requirements of Participation for long-term care facilities?

Accepted Answer

Failure of the facility, its employees, or service providers to provide goods and services necessary to avoid physical harm, pain, mental anguish, or emotional distress

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Willful infliction of injury or unreasonable confinement by a staff member against a resident

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The taking, misappropriation, or unauthorized use of a resident's personal belongings or finances

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Any verbal or written communication that causes a resident emotional distress

Question 4

When a facility employee is accused of committing abuse, what immediate action is required by federal regulation?

Accepted Answer

Remove the employee from direct contact with residents while the investigation is conducted

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Place the employee on a 30-day probationary period pending completion of the investigation

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Terminate the employee immediately without conducting a formal investigation

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Allow the employee to continue working while documenting the allegation in the personnel file

Question 5

Which of the following is an example of 'financial exploitation' of a nursing home resident?

Accepted Answer

A staff member persuading a cognitively impaired resident to change their will to benefit the staff member

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A staff member raising their voice at a resident who is refusing personal care

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A nursing assistant assisting a resident in writing a check for the resident's own personal expenses

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A physical therapist providing an incorrect treatment modality that results in a resident's injury

Question 6

Under OBRA regulations, which of the following constitutes 'involuntary seclusion' of a nursing home resident?

Accepted Answer

Confining a resident to their room against their will as a means of discipline without medical justification

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Placing a resident in an isolation room for medically necessary infection control purposes with physician orders

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Requiring a resident to attend mandatory group therapy sessions as part of their care plan

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Transferring a resident to a memory care unit based on documented physician orders and assessments

Question 7

Which CMS F-tag under the revised Requirements of Participation specifically addresses freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation?

Accepted Answer

F600

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F550

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F700

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F625