Surveyor Minimum Qualification Test (SMQT) Practice Exam

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• What action should you take if the team has different information from the system's populated data?
• Which area is relevant to behavioral health in the context of extended surveys?
• What should you consider when adding residents if the sample size is not met?
• What kind of residents are selected systematically?
• What is the consequence of marking a resident as complete without finished documentation?
• What does the Beneficiary Protection Notice Review ensure?
• If abuse is being investigated, what should you ask for based on a history of abuse?
• Which medications are reviewed for unnecessary use?
• What characterizes a Formal Appeal?
• What does "clean equipment in good repair" refer to?
• What percentage of weight loss in six months is considered severe?
• What is serotonin syndrome a result of?
• Which task is NOT included in the TC's responsibilities during offsite preparation?
• What is the survey process based on?
• Which of the following indicates an insufficient monitoring response by the facility?
• What is the minimum amount of money that must be kept in an interest-bearing account?
• In how many separate quarters must a GDR be attempted within the first year?
• What does tardive dyskinesia typically present as?
• What areas are reviewed for residents who are non-interviewable?
• When should a Gradual Dose Reduction (GDR) be attempted?
• Which of the following items is required on the entrance list?
• What is required before observing resident care?
• How much weight loss in three months is deemed significant?
• Which of the following is NOT one of the areas assessed for non-interviewable residents?
• How many steps are included in the LTSCP process?
• Which condition must be met for water temperature in resident facilities?
• What temperature range is considered comfortable for residents?
• What is the maximum time allowed to cool PHF foods to 70 degrees?
• Which residents are included in the survey shell?
• Which task must the TC perform as part of making unit assignments?
• What is one of the key factors in determining noncompliance?
• What temperature should leftovers be re-heated to?
• In a formal appeal, who can be subjected to cross-examination?
• What are the three main types of contamination?
• For what purpose is the PASARR screening conducted?
• What is one of the LTC Survey Core skills?
• What are the mandatory facility tasks according to the guidelines?
• At what point should cold foods be kept out of the danger zone?
• What is one of the components included in the Impact Act of 2014?
• What is the first step in determining Serious Quality Concerns (SQC)?
• How can software assist in identifying new admissions?
• What is an anticholinergic side effect?
• What is the purpose of medication administration observation?
• What is the code assigned for infection control?
• What percentage of weight loss in one month is considered severe?
• Which area does NOT trigger an extended survey?
• Which of the following represents a cardiac symptom of digoxin toxicity?
• What is NOT an example of critical thinking in the LTC survey?
• What is the role of handrails in resident rooms?
• If an interviewee requests that their information remain confidential, what should you do?
• What item is NOT required upon entrance?
• In the context of extended surveys, what does QOC stand for?
• Should ABHS be used in food service?
• What should be discussed at the end of Day 1 meeting regarding resident selection?
• What must be true for a resident to be selected in the survey sample?
• What area does the code 483.12 refer to?
• What is defined as a Critical Control Point (CCP) in food safety?
• Which facility tasks are considered triggered tasks?
• What topics should be discussed in End of Day meetings?
• How should privacy curtains be hung to ensure privacy?
• What is the square footage requirement for each resident in a multiple room?
• What is considered a significant medication error?
• What is an important aspect of pest control in a resident environment?
• In how many opportunities should a medication observation be conducted at a minimum?
• What should a medication administration observation include?
• When is a facility required to notify a Medicaid resident of their account balance?
• What's the purpose of providing medication observation?
• What can a provider request if unsatisfied with the decision from the DAB?
• Which of the following is true about the role of the Administrative Law Judge during a Formal Appeal?
• When classifying severity with varying incident levels, how should the deficiency be categorized?
• What temperature range is considered the danger zone for food safety?
• What should be discussed at the end of day 1 team meeting?
• What does an Extended Survey further evaluate?
• Which factors should be considered when determining severity if harm has occurred?
• How often should a resident receive a financial statement?
• What does an F759 indicate?
• What is a common indicator of abuse or neglect that should be watched for during screening?
• When should the QAPI/QAA task be completed?
• Which skill is essential for successful teamwork in LTC surveys?
• What is the focus of regulation 483.60?
• At what temperature should hot foods be held?
• Which regulation pertains to Resident Rights among the listed areas?
• What is Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS)?
• In the context of sample selection, what is required to ensure completeness?
• What are the main criteria for ensuring a safe, functional, and sanitary environment?
• How is significant weight loss defined within a month?
• Can the sample size exceed the sample size grid?
• What is the purpose of the reasonable person concept?
• Which food item is considered a high-risk food for safety concerns?
• What is indicated by the term "Widespread scope"?
• What can be disputed in an IDR?
• What should you do if a resident halts the interview midway?
• What does the code 483.24 relate to in an extended survey?
• What does CFR Part 489.301 correspond to?
• Under what conditions can a provider initiate an IDDR dispute?
• What principle emphasizes the importance of plain language in documentation?
• When selecting the sample size, what should be used?
• Why is the ceiling height of windows restricted to a maximum of 36 inches?
• How many compliant/FRI residents are in the initial pool?
• Can the identity of an interviewee be revealed if the facility appeals a cited deficiency?
• What does severity level 2 indicate in terms of noncompliance?
• What does a medication observation assess for?
• What is the basis for a provider to dispute an IDDR?
• What must occur before Sample Selection can be completed?
• What is a major factor in assessing if a facility's actions contributed to harm?
• What is investigated when more than 5 complaint/fri residents are added to the sample?
• Which section pertains to Pharmacy in the context of extended surveys?
• What characterizes Medication-induced Parkinsonism?
• What should be evaluated to determine severity when there is no actual harm?
• What is observed during the Infection Control task?
• What does 'Extent' refer to in this context?
• What amount of weight loss over three months is classified as severe?
• What should staff ensure to prevent food-borne illness?
• How many residents are selected for unnecessary medication review?
• What does PASARR stand for?
• What approach should be taken when conducting interviews with residents?
• How do you handle concerns raised during an interview?
• What does dystonia typically involve?
• Which of the following is NOT a component of the environmental pathway?
• What significant change occurred with the Medicare program in 1965?
• What pathway is typically used to investigate quality of care concerns lacking specific protocols?
• What is the primary importance of conducting a record review?
• What does 'resident-centered' imply in LTC surveys?
• To what temperature should food be re-heated?
• What is the meaning of iatrogenesis?
• What is the primary purpose of the initial pool process?
• What was created in 1977 to oversee Medicare and Medicaid?
• What is the required minimum width for an exit corridor?
• What does Title XVIII refer to?
• Which of the following is an example of an antipsychotic drug?
• When should you contact the RAI coordinator?
• Which of the following represents a key outcome of monitoring resident care quality?
• What is the primary focus of the survey process?
• What is the purpose of the Impact Act of 2014?
• What should be done if other residents are marked FI for the complaint allegation care area?
• When finalizing the sample, which residents must ensure a surveyor is assigned to?
• How is 'practicable' defined in this context?
• What is the requirement for windows in resident rooms?
• When should you export the survey shell from ACO?
• During a formal appeal, who bears the responsibility to demonstrate enforcement necessity?
• When should data be shared according to established guidelines?
• Which aspect is NOT included in evaluating the effectiveness of the Antibiotic Stewardship program?
• What factors are essential for ensuring resident-centered care?
• What is the safe holding temperature for cold foods?
• When screening residents, which of the following should you pay attention to?
• What does Extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS) refer to?
• What symptom is NOT associated with digoxin toxicity?
• What documents are printed by the TC during offsite prep?
• What is the recommended cooling process for PHF foods?
• What is included in a baseline care plan?
• Which condition is described as a distressing feeling of internal restlessness?
• What information must be documented prior to observing resident care?
• All residents are reviewed for which of the following areas?
• What is considered significant weight loss in six months?
• What does the CASPER report stand for?
• Which act established both Medicare and Medicaid in 1965?
• What feature is essential for a room to accommodate resident needs?
• How should you determine whom to interview during an investigation?
• Which 3 tasks are assigned to all surveyors?
• Which resident condition is least likely to be prioritized in the initial pool selection?
• Which practice is essential for maintaining food safety standards?
• What is one of the 8 principles of documentation?
• What is a primary factor in determining the severity of an incident?
• What is the requirement for bathroom facilities in resident rooms?
• When should "Resident Notes" be utilized?
• What is one potential consequence of noncompliance at severity level 2?
• Which of the following is considered a Potentially Hazardous Food (PHF) or Time/Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) food?
• How do you calculate the medication error rate?
• Who does Medicaid primarily provide services for?
• Which is a symptom of serotonin syndrome?
• Which of the following is considered an indication of unnecessary medication?
• What does the psychosocial outcome grid assist with?
• Which of the following is a symptom of digoxin toxicity?
• What is the minimum square footage requirement for a single resident room?
• What does the term Quality of Life refer to in the context of care services?
• What is the definition of Jeopardy in this context?
• What are the components of a deficiency statement?
• What is the ideal cooking temperature to eliminate biological hazards in food?
• Which of the following types of residents must be included in the initial pool?
• What does the term 'ongoing survey activities' refer to in the LTSCP process?
• What constitutes an avoidable decline in resident care?
• What is meant by 'Universe' in this context?
• What is a possible consequence of not performing a GDR when clinically indicated?
• To whom does the term 'CASPER' apply in the context of healthcare?
• What are the types of interview status?
• What does it indicate if strong urinary odors are present in a resident during screening?