CDR RD Exam Practice Test 1 Questions and
Correct Answers
Question 1
Which of the following glucose-lowering medications would require patient
education about treatment of hypoglycemia?
Metformin (Glucophage)
Sitagliptin (Januvia)
Pioglitazone (Actos)
Glimepiride (Amaryl)
Correct Answer
The correct answer is D.
Among the options, glimepiride (Amaryl) is the only secretagogue, which means the
mechanism of action is stimulating the pancreas to make insulin, thereby causing
the possibility of low blood glucose.
Question 2
A pregnant woman should avoid excessive intake of which of the following nutrients?
Vitamin A
Vitamin B-6
Folic acid
Iron
Correct Answer
The correct answer is A.
A pregnant woman should avoid excessive intake of vitamin A, as it appears to
cause birth defects. Vitamin B-6 is water soluble, and folic acid and iron should be
increased during pregnancy.
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,Question 3
Diagnosis is the second step in the Academy's Nutrition Care Process and Model. Part
of the Diagnosis step is to document PES. PES stands for _____.
Problem, Etiology, Signs and Symptoms
Plan, Education, Significant Results
Proposal, Efficacy, Strategies
Policy, Establish, Skills
Correct Answer
The correct answer is A.
PES stands for Problem, Etiology, Signs and Symptoms. Documentation of PES
incorporates information gained during the Nutrition Assessment step of the
Nutrition Care Process to identify the problem and the evidence presented by what
the patient is experiencing
Question 4
In December 2014, the FDA approved a final rule that calorie and other nutrition
labeling would be required for standard menu items offered for sale in a restaurant or
similar retail food establishment that is part of a chain with _____ or more locations,
doing business under the same name, and offering for sale substantially the same
menu items.
5
10
20
30
Correct Answer
The correct answer is C.
As part of the Affordable Care Act, the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act was
amended to require restaurants and similar retail food establishments that are part
of a chain with 20 or more locations doing business under the same name and
offering for sale substantially the same menu items to provide calorie and other
nutrition information for standard menu items.
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,Question 5
Which of the following actions is believed to increase the effectiveness of an
interviewer?
Clearly defining the purpose of the interview to the interviewee
Clearly establishing the interviewer's position of authority
Taking copious notes to aid in the recall of information later
Developing an emotional attachment
Correct Answer
The correct answer is A.
Clearly defining the purpose of an interview sets the tone for the interview and
allows the interviewee to know what is expected. It also puts the interviewee at
ease.
Question 6
Which of the following flooring materials would be best suited for high-traffic
cooking areas?
Ceramic tiles
Quarry tiles
Concrete
Rubber
Correct Answer
The correct answer is B.
Quarry tile is wear resistant and nonporous. Ceramic tile is best used on walls.
Concrete is hard, tires employees by causing muscle fatigue, and may cause
accidents if individuals slip or fall when the floor is wet. Rubber floors are more
difficult to clean.
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, Question 7
In accordance with the FDA's product labeling regulations, an item with less than ____
kcal per labeled serving can be considered "calorie free."
45
35
15
5
Correct Answer
The correct answer is D.
The FDA regulates product nutrient content claims on labels, for example, a label
that claims a product is calorie free. These products must have no more than 5 kcal
per labeled serving or RACC (reference amounts customarily consumed) to meet
regulatory requirements.
Question 8
Overweight is defined as a BMI of:
19 to 24.
25 to 29.
27 to 32.
31 to 36.
Correct Answer
The correct answer is B.
Overweight BMI is 25.0-29.9. Obesity (class 1) BMI is 30.0-34.9. Class 2 BMI is 35.0-
39.9. Severe obesity (class 3) BMI is 40.0-49.9
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Correct Answers
Question 1
Which of the following glucose-lowering medications would require patient
education about treatment of hypoglycemia?
Metformin (Glucophage)
Sitagliptin (Januvia)
Pioglitazone (Actos)
Glimepiride (Amaryl)
Correct Answer
The correct answer is D.
Among the options, glimepiride (Amaryl) is the only secretagogue, which means the
mechanism of action is stimulating the pancreas to make insulin, thereby causing
the possibility of low blood glucose.
Question 2
A pregnant woman should avoid excessive intake of which of the following nutrients?
Vitamin A
Vitamin B-6
Folic acid
Iron
Correct Answer
The correct answer is A.
A pregnant woman should avoid excessive intake of vitamin A, as it appears to
cause birth defects. Vitamin B-6 is water soluble, and folic acid and iron should be
increased during pregnancy.
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,Question 3
Diagnosis is the second step in the Academy's Nutrition Care Process and Model. Part
of the Diagnosis step is to document PES. PES stands for _____.
Problem, Etiology, Signs and Symptoms
Plan, Education, Significant Results
Proposal, Efficacy, Strategies
Policy, Establish, Skills
Correct Answer
The correct answer is A.
PES stands for Problem, Etiology, Signs and Symptoms. Documentation of PES
incorporates information gained during the Nutrition Assessment step of the
Nutrition Care Process to identify the problem and the evidence presented by what
the patient is experiencing
Question 4
In December 2014, the FDA approved a final rule that calorie and other nutrition
labeling would be required for standard menu items offered for sale in a restaurant or
similar retail food establishment that is part of a chain with _____ or more locations,
doing business under the same name, and offering for sale substantially the same
menu items.
5
10
20
30
Correct Answer
The correct answer is C.
As part of the Affordable Care Act, the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act was
amended to require restaurants and similar retail food establishments that are part
of a chain with 20 or more locations doing business under the same name and
offering for sale substantially the same menu items to provide calorie and other
nutrition information for standard menu items.
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,Question 5
Which of the following actions is believed to increase the effectiveness of an
interviewer?
Clearly defining the purpose of the interview to the interviewee
Clearly establishing the interviewer's position of authority
Taking copious notes to aid in the recall of information later
Developing an emotional attachment
Correct Answer
The correct answer is A.
Clearly defining the purpose of an interview sets the tone for the interview and
allows the interviewee to know what is expected. It also puts the interviewee at
ease.
Question 6
Which of the following flooring materials would be best suited for high-traffic
cooking areas?
Ceramic tiles
Quarry tiles
Concrete
Rubber
Correct Answer
The correct answer is B.
Quarry tile is wear resistant and nonporous. Ceramic tile is best used on walls.
Concrete is hard, tires employees by causing muscle fatigue, and may cause
accidents if individuals slip or fall when the floor is wet. Rubber floors are more
difficult to clean.
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, Question 7
In accordance with the FDA's product labeling regulations, an item with less than ____
kcal per labeled serving can be considered "calorie free."
45
35
15
5
Correct Answer
The correct answer is D.
The FDA regulates product nutrient content claims on labels, for example, a label
that claims a product is calorie free. These products must have no more than 5 kcal
per labeled serving or RACC (reference amounts customarily consumed) to meet
regulatory requirements.
Question 8
Overweight is defined as a BMI of:
19 to 24.
25 to 29.
27 to 32.
31 to 36.
Correct Answer
The correct answer is B.
Overweight BMI is 25.0-29.9. Obesity (class 1) BMI is 30.0-34.9. Class 2 BMI is 35.0-
39.9. Severe obesity (class 3) BMI is 40.0-49.9
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