SMQT Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Prevention 2

Question 1

Which of the following staff behaviors would be classified as 'psychological abuse' of a nursing home resident?

Accepted Answer

Repeatedly threatening a resident with punishment if they do not cooperate with personal care

Answer

Psychological abuse includes verbal threats, humiliation, intimidation, and other conduct that causes mental anguish or emotional distress to a resident.

Question 2

During a survey, which finding would most strongly indicate the possible presence of physical abuse of a resident?

Accepted Answer

Multiple unexplained bruises in various stages of healing located on a resident's body

Answer

Multiple unexplained bruises in various stages of healing indicate a pattern of repeated injury without adequate explanation, which is a classic indicator of possible physical abuse.

Question 3

What is the primary regulatory purpose of conducting background checks on prospective nursing facility employees?

Accepted Answer

To identify individuals with a prior history of abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation of vulnerable adults

Answer

Background checks are primarily required to screen out individuals with a documented history of abuse, neglect, or exploitation, protecting residents from known risk factors.

Question 4

A resident tells a surveyor that a nurse aide 'grabbed my arm and twisted it hard' when they refused to take a shower. Which type of regulatory violation does this describe?

Accepted Answer

Physical abuse because it involved the use of physical force causing or risking bodily injury

Answer

Physical abuse is the use of physical force that may result in bodily injury, physical pain, or impairment, including grabbing and twisting a resident's limb.

Question 5

Which scenario constitutes 'neglect' rather than 'abuse' under long-term care regulations?

Accepted Answer

A resident with a documented skin care protocol develops a deep pressure ulcer because staff consistently failed to follow the protocol

Answer

Neglect occurs when staff fail to provide required care — such as not following a skin care protocol — resulting in preventable harm, rather than through a willful harmful act.

SMQT - Surveyor Minimum Qualifications Test Practice Test

SMQT - Surveyor Minimum Qualifications Test Practice Test

SMQT Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Prevention 2