NUTR 384 (Clinical Nutrition 1) Exam 1
Questions and Answers Study Guide
Role of the registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) - ANSWER>>-Educated and
trained professionals who can best deliver nutrition therapy through N C P
-Medical Nutrition Therapy: Practice of clinical nutrition
Total body water volume - ANSWER>>Intracellular- 2/3rd
Lanugo - ANSWER>>soft, fine hair
aNutrition care process (NCP) - What are the 4 key components? -
ANSWER>>ADIME
Assessment
Diagnosis
Intervention
Monitoring
Evaluation
What is an RDN? - ANSWER>>The food and nutrition experts who can translate
the science of nutrition in to practical solutions for healthy living, disease
prevention, and treatment
Primary Practice Areas - ANSWER>>Clinical
Community
Foodservice/Clinical nutrition management
Scope of Practice Framework:
,Encompasses the range of roles, activities and regulations within which nutrition
and dietetics practitioners and professionals perform. - ANSWER>>-Practice
management and advancement
-Practice standards
-Practice resources
Scope of Practice Framework:
Supported by what two elements? - ANSWER>>-Education: Graduate degree
-Credentials: RDN, CSP, FAND, CNSC
Scope of Practice Areas:
Clinical - ANSWER>>Provide medical nutrition therapy to patients and clients
using the nutrition care process
Scope of Practice Areas:
Community - ANSWER>>Assess individuals in the community and promote
nutritional wellbeing through education to prevent or treat acute or chronic
conditions
Scope of Practice Areas:
Foodservice and Clinical Management - ANSWER>>Work within healthcare, retail,
and corporations to plan healthy menus for patients and clients
"Scope of Practice" Framework
Resources - ANSWER>>-Evidence Analysis Library
-Journal of academy of nutrition and dietetics
-Nutrition care manuals
"Scope of Practice" Framework
,Foundational - ANSWER>>-Accreditation Standards (ACEND)
-Codes of ethics
-Standards of practice in nutrition care process
"Scope of Practice" Framework
Management and Advancement - ANSWER>>-CDR Professional -Development
Portfolio
Nutrition focused physical exam workshop: adult and pediatric
-Medical nutrition therapy tools
Requirements for RDNs
Education Previous: - ANSWER>>Complete academic requirements + supervised
practice experience specified by the Accreditation Council for Education in
Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND: www.eatrightpro.org/acend
Requirements for RDNs
Education NOW: - ANSWER>>Complete academic requirements, which will
include BOTH a graduate degree and supervised practice experience.
· Significance of Attaining Higher Education (Graduate Degree) in Nutrition &
Dietetics Profession
4 key areas: - ANSWER>>-Advancement
-Compensation
-Credibility and professional image
-Professional autonomy
Healthcare Settings - ANSWER>>-Acute care facilities
-Chronic health care facilities
, -Outpatient and clinic facilities
-Long-term care facilities
Inpatient and outpatient clinical dietitians report to: - ANSWER>>Clinical Nutrition
Manager (CNM)
Clinical Nutrition Manager (CNM) may report to - ANSWER>>Food Service
Director
Acute Care Facilities: Hospitals
Public not for profit - ANSWER>>Often owned and managed by the country or
state government
Acute Care Facilities: Hospitals
Private not for profit - ANSWER>>Owned or managed by the community; a
religious organization, district health councils, or their own hospital board
Acute Care Facilities: Hospitals
Private for profit - ANSWER>>Investor-owned (for profit) health care
organizations
Acute Care Facilities: Hospitals
Veterans and military - ANSWER>>Government- run health care facilities for
veterans of the Us military service and active duty enlisted men and women
Acute Care Facilities: Clinics
Questions and Answers Study Guide
Role of the registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) - ANSWER>>-Educated and
trained professionals who can best deliver nutrition therapy through N C P
-Medical Nutrition Therapy: Practice of clinical nutrition
Total body water volume - ANSWER>>Intracellular- 2/3rd
Lanugo - ANSWER>>soft, fine hair
aNutrition care process (NCP) - What are the 4 key components? -
ANSWER>>ADIME
Assessment
Diagnosis
Intervention
Monitoring
Evaluation
What is an RDN? - ANSWER>>The food and nutrition experts who can translate
the science of nutrition in to practical solutions for healthy living, disease
prevention, and treatment
Primary Practice Areas - ANSWER>>Clinical
Community
Foodservice/Clinical nutrition management
Scope of Practice Framework:
,Encompasses the range of roles, activities and regulations within which nutrition
and dietetics practitioners and professionals perform. - ANSWER>>-Practice
management and advancement
-Practice standards
-Practice resources
Scope of Practice Framework:
Supported by what two elements? - ANSWER>>-Education: Graduate degree
-Credentials: RDN, CSP, FAND, CNSC
Scope of Practice Areas:
Clinical - ANSWER>>Provide medical nutrition therapy to patients and clients
using the nutrition care process
Scope of Practice Areas:
Community - ANSWER>>Assess individuals in the community and promote
nutritional wellbeing through education to prevent or treat acute or chronic
conditions
Scope of Practice Areas:
Foodservice and Clinical Management - ANSWER>>Work within healthcare, retail,
and corporations to plan healthy menus for patients and clients
"Scope of Practice" Framework
Resources - ANSWER>>-Evidence Analysis Library
-Journal of academy of nutrition and dietetics
-Nutrition care manuals
"Scope of Practice" Framework
,Foundational - ANSWER>>-Accreditation Standards (ACEND)
-Codes of ethics
-Standards of practice in nutrition care process
"Scope of Practice" Framework
Management and Advancement - ANSWER>>-CDR Professional -Development
Portfolio
Nutrition focused physical exam workshop: adult and pediatric
-Medical nutrition therapy tools
Requirements for RDNs
Education Previous: - ANSWER>>Complete academic requirements + supervised
practice experience specified by the Accreditation Council for Education in
Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND: www.eatrightpro.org/acend
Requirements for RDNs
Education NOW: - ANSWER>>Complete academic requirements, which will
include BOTH a graduate degree and supervised practice experience.
· Significance of Attaining Higher Education (Graduate Degree) in Nutrition &
Dietetics Profession
4 key areas: - ANSWER>>-Advancement
-Compensation
-Credibility and professional image
-Professional autonomy
Healthcare Settings - ANSWER>>-Acute care facilities
-Chronic health care facilities
, -Outpatient and clinic facilities
-Long-term care facilities
Inpatient and outpatient clinical dietitians report to: - ANSWER>>Clinical Nutrition
Manager (CNM)
Clinical Nutrition Manager (CNM) may report to - ANSWER>>Food Service
Director
Acute Care Facilities: Hospitals
Public not for profit - ANSWER>>Often owned and managed by the country or
state government
Acute Care Facilities: Hospitals
Private not for profit - ANSWER>>Owned or managed by the community; a
religious organization, district health councils, or their own hospital board
Acute Care Facilities: Hospitals
Private for profit - ANSWER>>Investor-owned (for profit) health care
organizations
Acute Care Facilities: Hospitals
Veterans and military - ANSWER>>Government- run health care facilities for
veterans of the Us military service and active duty enlisted men and women
Acute Care Facilities: Clinics
