SMQT EXAM | SURVEYOR MINIMUM
QUALIFICATION TEST EXAM | 350+ QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS RATED A+ | 100% CORRECT |
LATEST GUIDE 2026/2027
Which Congressional Act established quality standards for all laboratory
testing to ensure the accuracy, reliability, and timeliness of resident test
results regardless of where the test was performed? What was the
purpose of such legislation?
- Correct Answer - CLIA- The Clinical Laboratory Improvement
Amendments of 1988 (CLIA) established quality standards for all
laboratory testing to ensure the accuracy, reliability & timeliness of
resident test results regardless of where the test was performed.
The following activities are included in CMS's Mission:
- Correct Answer - - Regulating all laboratory testing (except research)
performed on humans in the United States
- Helping millions of Americans & small companies get and keep health
insurance coverage with the Departments of Labor & Treasury
- Administering the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP)
with the Health Resources & Services Administration
,- Helping to eliminate discrimination based on health status for people
buying health insurance
QUIZ QUESTIONS:
Select ALL the statements about the 1864 Agreement with States that
are TRUE: - Correct Answer -
The Governors of each state designate SAs;
the lifetime of the agreements is unlimited;
the State Agencies must keep the necessary and appropriate records to
be furnished as required by delegates of the Secretary;
the Federal Government provides the funds for the costs of performing
the functions authorized by the agreements.
QUIZ QUESTION:
Which of the following functions do the SAs perform under the
agreements in §1864 of the Act?
- Correct Answer -
Under the agreements in §1864 of the Act:
- State Agencies explain the requirements to providers and potential
providers;
- Operate Toll-Free Home Health Hotline;
,- Certify and Re-certify;
- Identify potential participants;
- Conduct investigations and fact-finding surveys
QUIZ QUESTION:
Which of the following are nationally approved accreditation
organizations under §1865 of the Act?
- Correct Answer -
There are five nationally approved accreditation organizations under
§1865 of the Act. They are as follows:
- The American Association for Accreditation for Ambulatory Surgery
Facilities (AAAASF);
- The American Osteopathic Association (AOA);
- The Community Health Accreditation Program (CHAP);
- The Joint Commission (TJC); and the Accreditation Association for
Ambulatory Healthcare, Inc. (AAAHC).
QUIZ QUESTIONS:
ALL of the statements are TRUE
- Correct Answer -
The following statements are true about certification:
, - State Agencies officially certify their findings as to whether health care
entities meet the Act's provider or supplier definitions;
- State Agencies officially certify their findings as to whether the entities
comply with standards required by Federal regulations;
- A facility must be in operation to obtain Federal certification.
QUIZ QUESTION:
The date of compliance is based on which three requirements?
- Correct Answer -
The date of compliance is based on the following:
- Compliance with all applicable Conditions of Participation (CoP)
- Substantial compliance with the requirements for SNFs & NFs
- Compliance with applicable Conditions for Coverage for suppliers.
QUIZ QUESTION:
How are Federal regulations are developed?
- Correct Answer -
CMS analysts and lawyers review the law and conference report; then
CMS drafts a proposed rule. The Rule is published in the Federal
Register and the public may comment during the comment period
QUALIFICATION TEST EXAM | 350+ QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS RATED A+ | 100% CORRECT |
LATEST GUIDE 2026/2027
Which Congressional Act established quality standards for all laboratory
testing to ensure the accuracy, reliability, and timeliness of resident test
results regardless of where the test was performed? What was the
purpose of such legislation?
- Correct Answer - CLIA- The Clinical Laboratory Improvement
Amendments of 1988 (CLIA) established quality standards for all
laboratory testing to ensure the accuracy, reliability & timeliness of
resident test results regardless of where the test was performed.
The following activities are included in CMS's Mission:
- Correct Answer - - Regulating all laboratory testing (except research)
performed on humans in the United States
- Helping millions of Americans & small companies get and keep health
insurance coverage with the Departments of Labor & Treasury
- Administering the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP)
with the Health Resources & Services Administration
,- Helping to eliminate discrimination based on health status for people
buying health insurance
QUIZ QUESTIONS:
Select ALL the statements about the 1864 Agreement with States that
are TRUE: - Correct Answer -
The Governors of each state designate SAs;
the lifetime of the agreements is unlimited;
the State Agencies must keep the necessary and appropriate records to
be furnished as required by delegates of the Secretary;
the Federal Government provides the funds for the costs of performing
the functions authorized by the agreements.
QUIZ QUESTION:
Which of the following functions do the SAs perform under the
agreements in §1864 of the Act?
- Correct Answer -
Under the agreements in §1864 of the Act:
- State Agencies explain the requirements to providers and potential
providers;
- Operate Toll-Free Home Health Hotline;
,- Certify and Re-certify;
- Identify potential participants;
- Conduct investigations and fact-finding surveys
QUIZ QUESTION:
Which of the following are nationally approved accreditation
organizations under §1865 of the Act?
- Correct Answer -
There are five nationally approved accreditation organizations under
§1865 of the Act. They are as follows:
- The American Association for Accreditation for Ambulatory Surgery
Facilities (AAAASF);
- The American Osteopathic Association (AOA);
- The Community Health Accreditation Program (CHAP);
- The Joint Commission (TJC); and the Accreditation Association for
Ambulatory Healthcare, Inc. (AAAHC).
QUIZ QUESTIONS:
ALL of the statements are TRUE
- Correct Answer -
The following statements are true about certification:
, - State Agencies officially certify their findings as to whether health care
entities meet the Act's provider or supplier definitions;
- State Agencies officially certify their findings as to whether the entities
comply with standards required by Federal regulations;
- A facility must be in operation to obtain Federal certification.
QUIZ QUESTION:
The date of compliance is based on which three requirements?
- Correct Answer -
The date of compliance is based on the following:
- Compliance with all applicable Conditions of Participation (CoP)
- Substantial compliance with the requirements for SNFs & NFs
- Compliance with applicable Conditions for Coverage for suppliers.
QUIZ QUESTION:
How are Federal regulations are developed?
- Correct Answer -
CMS analysts and lawyers review the law and conference report; then
CMS drafts a proposed rule. The Rule is published in the Federal
Register and the public may comment during the comment period
