CDR RD Exam Questions with Verified
Solutions
After a patient has received instruction about weight loss, the best way for the dietitian
to follow up on the patient's application of that knowledge is by: - ANSWER-B.)
evaluating the patient's food diary for 1 week
In which of the following cooking methods will collagen convert to gelatin? - ANSWER-
B. Simmering with liquid
A client states that he can no longer return to the clinic for counseling due to changes in
his work schedule. To help ensure continues compliance with the diet, the client should
be: - ANSWER-C. informed about community resources for follow-up counseling
The first step in evaluating the effectiveness of a series of nutrition education programs
would be to: - ANSWER-A. identify the objectives of each of the programs.
What is the nonprotein calorie-to-nitrogen ratio of a patient receiving TPN consisting of
the following parenteral nutrition solution?
Amount Solutions
500 ml 30% dextrose
500 ml 20% Lipids
500 ml 8.5 % Amino Acids - ANSWER-B. 222:1
A behavioral strategy for weight control intended to limit exposure to food would require
an individual to: - ANSWER-B. portion the food before serving at the table
An employee consistently telephones in sick the day before a schedule weekend off.
The supervising dietitian should first? - ANSWER-C. Schedule a counseling session
with the employee
Which of the following statements describes an achievable outcome for a community
weight-control program? - ANSWER-D. Reduce by 10% the number of obese adults,
ages 25 to 49 years, within 2 years of initiation of the program.
A client refuses to follow the diet after the dietician has explained a specific food plan
and its rationale. The dietitian should next - ANSWER-C. Ask what changes the client is
willing to make.
Which of the following statements about nutrition screening in a hospital setting is true?
- ANSWER-A. It provides direction for patients care
, An infant is most likely to develop baby-bottle syndrome if the infant: - ANSWER-A.
sleeps with a bottle of formula
A low-income family receiving food stamps frequently runs out of food by the third week
of the month. The community dietitian should obtain an emergency food voucher and
refer the family to the local food bank and: - ANSWER-D. the expanded food and
nutrition education program
After Congress passes a law affecting dietetics practice, federal regulations to
implement the law are prepared by: - ANSWER-A. The staff of federal agencies that
enforce the regulation
The results of a nutrition education project designed to encourage women to increase
their average daily intake of dietary iron during the third trimester of pregnancy are
shown below (Graph). The results indicate that nutrition education was: - ANSWER-B.
More effective for women of middle income.
Which of the following questions best encourages a client to take responsibilities for
making appropriate dietary changes? - ANSWER-C. "what changes do you think you'll
be comfortable trying to achieve first?"
Based on an 8-hour day, the number of hours worked in a hospital foodservice
department was 55,267/yr. and the total number of hourspaid was 59,995/yr. The actual
number of productive FTEs was: - ANSWER-C. 26.60
Iron would primarily be bioavailability in which of the following meals? - ANSWER-C.
baked chicken, mashed potatoes, and sliced tomatoes
The statement "Patients will be screened within 48 hours of admission to the hospital" is
an example of a: - ANSWER-A. quality indicator
A client consumes an email that contains 52 g of CHO, 25 g of protein, and 12 g of fat.
The exchange value of this meal: - ANSWER-B. 2 starches, 1 med-fat meat, 2
vegetables, one 2% milk
Which of the following foods containing phytochemicals that could reduce the risk for
disease? - ANSWER-D. Cruciferous vegetables
The director of a community health center who wants to hire a dietitian to provide
nutrition services should first: - ANSWER-C. develop a job description and
specifications for the position.
Which of the following organizations has been instrumental in establishing quality
quidelines for most healthcareinstitutions? - ANSWER-C. Joint Commission on the
Accreditation of Healthcare Organization
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After a patient has received instruction about weight loss, the best way for the dietitian
to follow up on the patient's application of that knowledge is by: - ANSWER-B.)
evaluating the patient's food diary for 1 week
In which of the following cooking methods will collagen convert to gelatin? - ANSWER-
B. Simmering with liquid
A client states that he can no longer return to the clinic for counseling due to changes in
his work schedule. To help ensure continues compliance with the diet, the client should
be: - ANSWER-C. informed about community resources for follow-up counseling
The first step in evaluating the effectiveness of a series of nutrition education programs
would be to: - ANSWER-A. identify the objectives of each of the programs.
What is the nonprotein calorie-to-nitrogen ratio of a patient receiving TPN consisting of
the following parenteral nutrition solution?
Amount Solutions
500 ml 30% dextrose
500 ml 20% Lipids
500 ml 8.5 % Amino Acids - ANSWER-B. 222:1
A behavioral strategy for weight control intended to limit exposure to food would require
an individual to: - ANSWER-B. portion the food before serving at the table
An employee consistently telephones in sick the day before a schedule weekend off.
The supervising dietitian should first? - ANSWER-C. Schedule a counseling session
with the employee
Which of the following statements describes an achievable outcome for a community
weight-control program? - ANSWER-D. Reduce by 10% the number of obese adults,
ages 25 to 49 years, within 2 years of initiation of the program.
A client refuses to follow the diet after the dietician has explained a specific food plan
and its rationale. The dietitian should next - ANSWER-C. Ask what changes the client is
willing to make.
Which of the following statements about nutrition screening in a hospital setting is true?
- ANSWER-A. It provides direction for patients care
, An infant is most likely to develop baby-bottle syndrome if the infant: - ANSWER-A.
sleeps with a bottle of formula
A low-income family receiving food stamps frequently runs out of food by the third week
of the month. The community dietitian should obtain an emergency food voucher and
refer the family to the local food bank and: - ANSWER-D. the expanded food and
nutrition education program
After Congress passes a law affecting dietetics practice, federal regulations to
implement the law are prepared by: - ANSWER-A. The staff of federal agencies that
enforce the regulation
The results of a nutrition education project designed to encourage women to increase
their average daily intake of dietary iron during the third trimester of pregnancy are
shown below (Graph). The results indicate that nutrition education was: - ANSWER-B.
More effective for women of middle income.
Which of the following questions best encourages a client to take responsibilities for
making appropriate dietary changes? - ANSWER-C. "what changes do you think you'll
be comfortable trying to achieve first?"
Based on an 8-hour day, the number of hours worked in a hospital foodservice
department was 55,267/yr. and the total number of hourspaid was 59,995/yr. The actual
number of productive FTEs was: - ANSWER-C. 26.60
Iron would primarily be bioavailability in which of the following meals? - ANSWER-C.
baked chicken, mashed potatoes, and sliced tomatoes
The statement "Patients will be screened within 48 hours of admission to the hospital" is
an example of a: - ANSWER-A. quality indicator
A client consumes an email that contains 52 g of CHO, 25 g of protein, and 12 g of fat.
The exchange value of this meal: - ANSWER-B. 2 starches, 1 med-fat meat, 2
vegetables, one 2% milk
Which of the following foods containing phytochemicals that could reduce the risk for
disease? - ANSWER-D. Cruciferous vegetables
The director of a community health center who wants to hire a dietitian to provide
nutrition services should first: - ANSWER-C. develop a job description and
specifications for the position.
Which of the following organizations has been instrumental in establishing quality
quidelines for most healthcareinstitutions? - ANSWER-C. Joint Commission on the
Accreditation of Healthcare Organization
