SMQT Survey Process and Citations 2

Question 1

When a surveyor cites a facility for a deficiency, the citation must include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

The regulatory tag number and scope/severity level

Answer

Every citation must reference the applicable regulatory tag number and be assigned a scope and severity level.

Question 2

Which term describes a deficiency that causes no actual harm but has the potential for more than minimal harm?

Accepted Answer

No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm

Answer

Deficiencies are classified as 'no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm' when residents are not yet hurt but could be.

Question 3

During an entrance conference, what is the primary purpose of the surveyor's opening statement?

Accepted Answer

To explain the survey process and team composition to facility leadership

Answer

The entrance conference orients facility leadership to the survey team, purpose, and general process.

Question 4

Under CMS guidelines, which survey task involves reviewing a sample of residents' comprehensive assessments and care plans?

Accepted Answer

Resident sample selection and care planning

Answer

The resident sample task includes reviewing MDS assessments and care plans to evaluate individualized care.

Question 5

A surveyor observes a resident being repositioned without following the documented care plan. This finding is BEST documented as:

Accepted Answer

A potential deficiency to be corroborated with interview and record review

Answer

Initial observations must be corroborated through interviews and records before a deficiency is cited.

SMQT - Surveyor Minimum Qualifications Test Practice Test