CDM PRACTICE TEST 2023 REAL EXAM 150 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
A client weighs 162 pounds today. One month ago, the client weighed 174 pounds. The percent of
weight change is: - (answer) 7%
The section of the minimum data set (MDS) that contains the most nutrition information is designated
as: - (answer) section K
Which of the following questions would be most appropriate to ask when taking a diet history? -
(answer) When do you usually eat
Which of the following instruments would not be used for a diet history? - (answer) caliper
The nutrition screening indicators are often categorized as A B C D. What does the D represent? -
(answer) Diet history
A decreased intake of 250 to 300 calories per day may result in a loss of approximately one pound of
body fat within how many days? - (answer) 12 days
If a diet provides 36 grams of fat and a total of 1800 calories, the percentage of calories form fat is: -
(answer) 18%
How many milliliters of juice are equivalent to 1/2 cup? - (answer) 120
The purpose of the certified dietary manager's role in care planning is not to? - (answer) Monitor the
clients daily weight
The best menu change for a client on a low-sodium (Na) diet would be: - (answer) substitute roast beef
for baked ham
A client who is diagnosed with diverticulitis should avoid which of the following foods? - (answer) Bran
flakes
, CDM PRACTICE TEST 2023 REAL EXAM 150 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
The initial diet order is located in what section of the clients medical chart? - (answer) Physicians
orders
What is the first step to take when a client requests a food not on their diet? - (answer) Meet with the
client to review their diet
How would a two gram sodium diet appear on a diet order? - (answer) 2 gr NA
A malnutrition problem may be suggested if what percent of weight loss occurs in one month? -
(answer) 5%
Which of the following is an appropriate diet change for a client with low hemoglobin level and low
hematocrit value? - (answer) add a fortified cereal
Which of the following interventions would be appropriate for a goal that states, client will increase
weight by a least five pounds within 90 days? - (answer) supplement as ordered
When a food shortage occurs, substitutes offered should be of a similar: - (answer) nutritive value
If a client does not select enough food from the selective menu, what should the CDM do? - (answer)
encourage the client to add a choice
A client with diabetes who is about to be discharged from the hospital should be given a copy of: -
(answer) the diet history
The CDM is preparing for an inservice about changes in cardiac diets. What organization would provide
the best information? - (answer) American Heart Association
When planning a diet instruction, the CDM should first: - (answer) Review the diet history
A client weighs 162 pounds today. One month ago, the client weighed 174 pounds. The percent of
weight change is: - (answer) 7%
The section of the minimum data set (MDS) that contains the most nutrition information is designated
as: - (answer) section K
Which of the following questions would be most appropriate to ask when taking a diet history? -
(answer) When do you usually eat
Which of the following instruments would not be used for a diet history? - (answer) caliper
The nutrition screening indicators are often categorized as A B C D. What does the D represent? -
(answer) Diet history
A decreased intake of 250 to 300 calories per day may result in a loss of approximately one pound of
body fat within how many days? - (answer) 12 days
If a diet provides 36 grams of fat and a total of 1800 calories, the percentage of calories form fat is: -
(answer) 18%
How many milliliters of juice are equivalent to 1/2 cup? - (answer) 120
The purpose of the certified dietary manager's role in care planning is not to? - (answer) Monitor the
clients daily weight
The best menu change for a client on a low-sodium (Na) diet would be: - (answer) substitute roast beef
for baked ham
A client who is diagnosed with diverticulitis should avoid which of the following foods? - (answer) Bran
flakes
, CDM PRACTICE TEST 2023 REAL EXAM 150 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
The initial diet order is located in what section of the clients medical chart? - (answer) Physicians
orders
What is the first step to take when a client requests a food not on their diet? - (answer) Meet with the
client to review their diet
How would a two gram sodium diet appear on a diet order? - (answer) 2 gr NA
A malnutrition problem may be suggested if what percent of weight loss occurs in one month? -
(answer) 5%
Which of the following is an appropriate diet change for a client with low hemoglobin level and low
hematocrit value? - (answer) add a fortified cereal
Which of the following interventions would be appropriate for a goal that states, client will increase
weight by a least five pounds within 90 days? - (answer) supplement as ordered
When a food shortage occurs, substitutes offered should be of a similar: - (answer) nutritive value
If a client does not select enough food from the selective menu, what should the CDM do? - (answer)
encourage the client to add a choice
A client with diabetes who is about to be discharged from the hospital should be given a copy of: -
(answer) the diet history
The CDM is preparing for an inservice about changes in cardiac diets. What organization would provide
the best information? - (answer) American Heart Association
When planning a diet instruction, the CDM should first: - (answer) Review the diet history
