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Description of Exam
- 2.5 hour multiple choice examination
- Examination content will be based on statements and guidance provided by CMS.( See Exam Preparation and Resources for CMS OASIS documents)
- *UPDATE: Two P&P versions of the exam will be offered from November 12, 2009 to December 31. Content will differ dependent on exam version (OASIS-B1 vs. OASIS-C).
Exam Topics
- General Conventions and Item-by-Item Data Collection Guidelines
- Time Points
- Patient Populations
- Other OASIS Regulations and Requirements
Sample Questions
Each exam question is followed by four possible answers or completions from which the candidate will select the best response. Your score is based on the number of questions you answer correctly. There is no penalty for guessing.
You may access your reference materials throughout the examination as needed.
Sample Exam Question #1:
Based on CMS guidelines, which of the following statements related to OASIS assessment timeframes is true:
A) The SOC OASIS (RFA 1) must be completed within 48 hours of the patient’s return from an inpatient facility.
B) A Transfer (RFA 6 or 7) OASIS assessment must be completed within 2 calendar days of the discharge/transfer/death date (M0906).
C) An Other follow-up (RFA 5) OASIS assessment must be completed on the day a major decline in health status is identified.
D) A Discharge OASIS assessment (RFA 9) must be completed on the day of discharge.
Correct Answer: (B)
Sources: OASIS Assessment Reference Sheet, Conditions of Participation: Comprehensive Assessment of Patients
Sample Exam Question #2:
Clinical assessment reveals a patient has the following: · a gastrostomy being allowed to close on its own · an AV shunt for dialysis (placed 1 year ago) · a scar from a carpal tunnel surgery (s/p 4 years). What is the current number of observable surgical wounds that should be reported on M0484?
A) 0 – Zero
B) 1 – One
C) 2 – Two
D) 3 – Three
Correct Answer: (B)
Sources: OASIS Implementation Manual – Chapter 8, CMS Q&As August 2005 Category 4
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