SMQT EXAM VERSION 2 STUDY GUIDE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS
1. According to the Long-Term Care Survey Process (LTCSP), the facility must develop and
implement a baseline care plan for each resident within how many hours of admission?
A. 24 hours
B. 72 hours
C. 48 hours
D. 96 hours
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: CMS requires a baseline care plan to be developed within 48
hours of a resident’s admission to provide instructions for the provision of care to the
resident.
2. Which Scope and Severity level indicates a ‘Pattern’ of ‘Actual Harm’ that is not Immediate
Jeopardy?
A. Level G
B. Level I
C. Level H
,D. Level E
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: In the CMS Scope and Severity Matrix, Level H represents a
pattern of actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
3. An allegation of abuse that does not result in serious bodily injury must be reported to the
State Survey Agency no later than:
A. 2 hours
B. 24 hours
C. 48 hours
D. 5 working days
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: If the events that cause the reasonable suspicion do not result in
serious bodily injury, the report must be made no later than 24 hours after forming the
suspicion.
4. Immediate Jeopardy is defined as a situation in which the provider’s noncompliance has
caused, or is likely to cause, serious injury, harm, impairment, or death to a resident. Which
of the following is NOT a required component for an IJ citation?
A. Premeditation
B. Immediacy
, C. Noncompliance
D. Harm or potential for harm
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: Immediate Jeopardy requires Noncompliance, Immediacy, and
Culpability (in terms of harm or likelihood of harm), but premeditation is not a required
component.
5. What is the maximum timeframe for a resident’s PRN order for a psychotropic drug that is
not an anti-psychotic?
A. 7 days
B. 14 days
C. 30 days
D. Indefinite if the physician documents the rationale
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: PRN orders for psychotropic drugs are limited to 14 days;
however, if the practitioner believes a longer duration is necessary, they must document
the rationale in the medical record and specify the duration.
6. Which F-Tag is primarily associated with Infection Prevention and Control?
A. F880
B. F689
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS
1. According to the Long-Term Care Survey Process (LTCSP), the facility must develop and
implement a baseline care plan for each resident within how many hours of admission?
A. 24 hours
B. 72 hours
C. 48 hours
D. 96 hours
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: CMS requires a baseline care plan to be developed within 48
hours of a resident’s admission to provide instructions for the provision of care to the
resident.
2. Which Scope and Severity level indicates a ‘Pattern’ of ‘Actual Harm’ that is not Immediate
Jeopardy?
A. Level G
B. Level I
C. Level H
,D. Level E
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: In the CMS Scope and Severity Matrix, Level H represents a
pattern of actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
3. An allegation of abuse that does not result in serious bodily injury must be reported to the
State Survey Agency no later than:
A. 2 hours
B. 24 hours
C. 48 hours
D. 5 working days
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: If the events that cause the reasonable suspicion do not result in
serious bodily injury, the report must be made no later than 24 hours after forming the
suspicion.
4. Immediate Jeopardy is defined as a situation in which the provider’s noncompliance has
caused, or is likely to cause, serious injury, harm, impairment, or death to a resident. Which
of the following is NOT a required component for an IJ citation?
A. Premeditation
B. Immediacy
, C. Noncompliance
D. Harm or potential for harm
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: Immediate Jeopardy requires Noncompliance, Immediacy, and
Culpability (in terms of harm or likelihood of harm), but premeditation is not a required
component.
5. What is the maximum timeframe for a resident’s PRN order for a psychotropic drug that is
not an anti-psychotic?
A. 7 days
B. 14 days
C. 30 days
D. Indefinite if the physician documents the rationale
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: PRN orders for psychotropic drugs are limited to 14 days;
however, if the practitioner believes a longer duration is necessary, they must document
the rationale in the medical record and specify the duration.
6. Which F-Tag is primarily associated with Infection Prevention and Control?
A. F880
B. F689
