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SMQT EXAM |Actual Exam
Questions With Correct Answers
2025/2026
What should you do if a resident halts the interview midway? - Correct-answer-
Attempt to complete later, if you can't, leave the rest blank, complete RO/RR then
mark the resident as complete.
What is the definition of Jeopardy? - Correct-answer-A providers noncompliance
has caused, or is likely to cause, serious injury, harm, impairment or death.
What system provided information should be discussed at the end of Day 1
meeting? - Correct-answer-1. were any offsite selected residents d/c?
2. Was each newly admitted resident listed on the matrix screened by a team
member?
3. Are there any harm, SQC, IJ or other concerns to discuss?
What should you use when selecting the sample size? - Correct-answer-Use the
sample size grid, and system calculated minimum.
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Can the samlpe size exceed the sample size grid? - Correct-answer-Yes
How many residents does the system select for unnecessary medication review? -
Correct-answer-5
What should you ask for if Abuse is being investigated based on a history of abuse
as noted on offsite prep screen? - Correct-answer-Ask facility for all allegations of
abuse since the last survey.
What should you consider when adding residents when the sample size is not
met? - Correct-answer-Residents with the most concerns
Residents with concerns R/T QOL and RR
Residents selected for unnecessary med review
prior survey and complaint results
underrepresented areas of facility.
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What is investigated when more than 5 complaint/fri residents are added to the
sample? - Correct-answer-You will only investigate for the allegation
When finalizing the sample you must ensure that a surveyor is assigned to which
residents? - Correct-answer-every resident in the sample, additional complaint/fri
residents, non sampled unnecessary medication review residents
What are the 9 mandatory facility tasks - Correct-answer-1. Beneficiary Protection
Notification review
2. Dining observation
3. Infection control
4. Kitchen
5. Medication Administration
6. Medication Storage
7. QAA/QAPI
8. Resident Council Meeting
9. Sufficient and Competent Nurse Staff
What 3 task are assigned to all surveyors? - Correct-answer-Dining observation,
infection control, sufficient and competent nurse staff. (One surveyor is assigned
primary responsibility for completion of each task)
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Which facility tasks are triggered tasks? - Correct-answer-Environment, Personal
Funds, Resident Assessment
483.24 - Correct-answer-Quality of Life- pertains to all care and services provided.
Facilities must provide necessary care and services to attain or maintain highest
practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well being.
483.25 - Correct-answer-Quality of Care-facility must ensure residents receive
care and treatment in accordance with professional standards of practice, person
centered care and resident choice
What is included on a baseline care plan? - Correct-answer-Initial goals based on
admission orders
MD orders and dietary orders
Therapy and social Services
PASARR
SMQT EXAM |Actual Exam
Questions With Correct Answers
2025/2026
What should you do if a resident halts the interview midway? - Correct-answer-
Attempt to complete later, if you can't, leave the rest blank, complete RO/RR then
mark the resident as complete.
What is the definition of Jeopardy? - Correct-answer-A providers noncompliance
has caused, or is likely to cause, serious injury, harm, impairment or death.
What system provided information should be discussed at the end of Day 1
meeting? - Correct-answer-1. were any offsite selected residents d/c?
2. Was each newly admitted resident listed on the matrix screened by a team
member?
3. Are there any harm, SQC, IJ or other concerns to discuss?
What should you use when selecting the sample size? - Correct-answer-Use the
sample size grid, and system calculated minimum.
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Can the samlpe size exceed the sample size grid? - Correct-answer-Yes
How many residents does the system select for unnecessary medication review? -
Correct-answer-5
What should you ask for if Abuse is being investigated based on a history of abuse
as noted on offsite prep screen? - Correct-answer-Ask facility for all allegations of
abuse since the last survey.
What should you consider when adding residents when the sample size is not
met? - Correct-answer-Residents with the most concerns
Residents with concerns R/T QOL and RR
Residents selected for unnecessary med review
prior survey and complaint results
underrepresented areas of facility.
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What is investigated when more than 5 complaint/fri residents are added to the
sample? - Correct-answer-You will only investigate for the allegation
When finalizing the sample you must ensure that a surveyor is assigned to which
residents? - Correct-answer-every resident in the sample, additional complaint/fri
residents, non sampled unnecessary medication review residents
What are the 9 mandatory facility tasks - Correct-answer-1. Beneficiary Protection
Notification review
2. Dining observation
3. Infection control
4. Kitchen
5. Medication Administration
6. Medication Storage
7. QAA/QAPI
8. Resident Council Meeting
9. Sufficient and Competent Nurse Staff
What 3 task are assigned to all surveyors? - Correct-answer-Dining observation,
infection control, sufficient and competent nurse staff. (One surveyor is assigned
primary responsibility for completion of each task)
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Which facility tasks are triggered tasks? - Correct-answer-Environment, Personal
Funds, Resident Assessment
483.24 - Correct-answer-Quality of Life- pertains to all care and services provided.
Facilities must provide necessary care and services to attain or maintain highest
practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well being.
483.25 - Correct-answer-Quality of Care-facility must ensure residents receive
care and treatment in accordance with professional standards of practice, person
centered care and resident choice
What is included on a baseline care plan? - Correct-answer-Initial goals based on
admission orders
MD orders and dietary orders
Therapy and social Services
PASARR
