SMQT Comprehensive Care Plan Process 2

Question 1

Under federal regulations, how frequently must a nursing facility review and revise a resident's comprehensive care plan?

Accepted Answer

Every 90 days or after a significant change

Answer

CMS requires care plans to be reviewed and revised quarterly or following a significant change in the resident's condition.

Question 2

Which interdisciplinary team member is primarily responsible for coordinating the comprehensive care plan meeting?

Accepted Answer

The Registered Nurse or designated care coordinator

Answer

A registered nurse or designated care coordinator typically organizes and leads the interdisciplinary care plan conference.

Question 3

A surveyor finds that a resident's care plan lists a goal of 'resident will not fall' but lacks specific interventions. This is a deficiency because:

Accepted Answer

Care plans require measurable goals with corresponding interventions

Answer

Regulations require care plans to include measurable objectives and specific interventions to address identified problems.

Question 4

When a resident is unable to participate in care plan development due to cognitive impairment, who must the facility involve?

Accepted Answer

The resident's legal representative or family member if no representative exists

Answer

Federal regulations require facilities to involve the resident's legal representative or, if none, a family member when the resident cannot participate.

Question 5

A resident refuses a care plan goal. The facility's correct response is to:

Accepted Answer

Document the refusal and the risks explained, then respect the resident's right to refuse

Answer

Residents have the right to refuse treatment; facilities must document informed refusal and any education provided about risks.

SMQT - Surveyor Minimum Qualifications Test Practice Test

SMQT - Surveyor Minimum Qualifications Test Practice Test

SMQT Comprehensive Care Plan Process 2