CDR RD Exam Practice Questions Completed with 100% Correct Answers

CDR RD Exam Practice Questions Completed with 100% Correct Answers CDR RD Exam Practice Questions Completed with 100% Correct Answers A patient is on a high protein, low carbohydrate diet. What advice should you offer? a. increase fluid intake b. decrease the intake of complex carbohydrates c. decrease fluid intake d. decrease intake of saturated fats << correct answer >> a. increase fluid intake Individual training of a new employee is sometimes delegated to a more experienced employee. The primary disadvantage of this one-to-one teaching method is that it: a. is costly and time consuming b. is difficult to evaluate the effectiveness of the training c. causes dissension among other employees d. results in inconsistent training and may perpetuate poor work habits << correct answer >> d. results in inconsistent training and may perpetuate poor work habits New programs or services are established because of Select one: a. Needs that have been identified in the community. b. Physician documentation c. Poverty rates d. Community leaders' reports of problems << correct answer >> a. Needs that have been identified in the community A tactic that increases the sale of merchandise or services through publicity is known as: Select one: a. pricing b. targeting c. promotion d. segmentation << correct answer >> c. promotion A nutrition assessment of a man with HIV disease reveals the laboratory results shown below: Ht 5'10' Wt 115lb HCT 35% MCV 102 cubic micrometers BUN 11mg/dl Albumin 2.8g/dlCD4 280 Total Lymphocytes 1200/ cubic millimeters The primary concern of the dietitian should be the: Select one: a. anemia b. weight c. renal failure d. protein deficiency << correct answer >> b. weight At birth a neonate was at the 75th percentile for weight for age. At age 6 months, he appears healthy and is at the 60th percentaile for weight for age. The growth chart data most likely indicates that: Select one: a. the child has low calorie intake b. the child may be experiencing protein-energy malnutrition c. the child is experiencing normal growth d. birth data was incorrect. << correct answer >> c. the child is experiencing normal growth The first step in planning nutrition services for a new community health center should be to: Select one: a. survey the area to determine what services are already available. b. establish goals and objectives for the services to be offered. c. develop program protocols for client care. d. identify nutrition-related health problems in the community. << correct answer >> d. identify nutrition-related health problems in the community The dietitian at a school foodservice receives several telephone calls concerning the possible risk of cancer to children who consume fresh fruit treated with pesticides. The initial response by the dietitian should be to: Select one: a. refer the callers to the American Cancer Society. b. remove the suspected fruit from the menu. c. investigate the issue and decide on a course of action. d. do nothing unless the vendor initiates a recall of the fruit << correct answer >> c. investigate the issue and decide on a course of action Looking at monetary benefits of treatment relative to monetary costs of treatment is an example ofSelect one: a. Cost-benefit analysis b. Risk benefit analysis c. Cost effective analysis d. all the answers are correct << correct answer >> a. cost-benefit analysis When determining continuation/discontinuation of care, which of the following is not a reason to discontinue care Select one: a. Goals are attained and sustained b. care is no longer effective for patient comfort c. Patient/client prefers to work with other healthcare professionals d. Patient/client and family do not want to continue care. << correct answer >> c. patient/client prefers to work with other healthcare professionals Materials developed for general nutrition education should be written at a reading level no higher that what grade? Select one: a. 4th b. 8th c. 10th d. 11th << correct answer >> b. 8th A dietitian who wishes to delegate work to subordinate should first: Select one: a. evaluate employee skills and task difficulty b. give the employee the authority to make decisions c. give the employee the information needed to complete the task d. ensure that the employee has the necessary materials and funds. << correct answer >> a. evaluate employee skills and task difficulty Millard Reaction is a reaction between Select one: a. acid and protein b. base and protein c. sugars and protein d. salt and protein << correct answer >> c. sugars and protein Which of these do not need to be inspected by the USDA Select one: a. Poultryb. Pork c. Fish d. Beef << correct answer >> c. fish Which of these are soy products? Select one: a. edamame b. miso c. tempeh d. all of these << correct answer >> d. all of these Which of these is not a function of the egg when baking? Select one: a. structure b. emulsification c. texture d. aeration << correct answer >> c. texture A background check reveals that an employee failed to disclose an arrest from 5 years ago for domestic violence on the employment application. The employee explains that the charges were dropped, so it was not necessary to provide that information. The foodservice manager wants to terminate the employee. The nutrition director should: Select one: a. terminate the employee for dishonesty and fraud. b. convince the foodservice manager to retain the employee c. discuss circumstances of the arrest with the employee d. make a decision in consultation with human resources. << correct answer >> d. make a decision in consultation with human resources A foodservice cook who was injured in a motor vehicle accident is still not able to perform a majority of the job duties after a period of recuperation. To comply with the American Disabilities Act, the manager should: Select one: a. create a new position that the employee can perform b. transfer the employee to another department c. hire another employee to assist the cook hire another employee to assit the cook d. ask the employee to provide written recommendations from his or her physician << correct answer >> d. ask the employee to provide written recommendations for his or her physicianAn employee becomes loud and disruptive and refuses to comply with the dietitian's request concerning a tray with errors. What should the dietitian do? Select one: a. attempt to calm the employee while meeting trayline deadlines b. stop the line, take the employee aside, and determine whether insubordination can be established. c. ignore the employee's behavior and concentrate on completing the tray line. d. designate a replacement and remove the employee from the line for further discussion. << correct answer >> d. designate a replacement and remove the employee from the line for further discussion A talented catering employee is always requested by customers, but the employee is frequently absent. The manager should: Select one: a. give the employee multiple verbal warnings b. ignore the employees absences c. initiate progressive disciplinary procedures d. require a physician's statement after each absence. << correct answer >> c. initiate progressive disciplinary procedures This kills all bacteria and makes milk shelf stable. Select one: a. low temperature pasteurization b. High temperature pasteurization c. Ultra high temperature pasteurization d. flash pasteurization << correct answer >> c. ultra high temperature pasteurization Light can destroy which B vitamin in milk? Select one: a. Thiamin b. Niacin c. Riboflavin d. Biotin << correct answer >> c. riboflavin A disgruntled employee exhibits loud and disruptive behavior in the kitchen and appears to be out of control, even after the dietitian counseled the employee. The dietitian should: Select one: a. take the employee into the office and discuss the consequences of the behavior b. return to the office to write a disciplinary sheet for misconduct c. send the employee to the break room to calm downd. send the employee off the premises immediately and alert security. << correct answer >> d. send the employee off the premises immediately and alert security These are all part of the composition of grain except Select one: a. bran b. endosperm c. germ d. seed << correct answer >> d. seed Which of these ingredients has the function of tenderizing the dough, improves texture, and aid in leavening by creaming when added to flour mixtures? Select one: a. sugar b. eggs c. fat d. liquid << correct answer >> c. fat Which of these are way to manipulate dough Select one: a. stirring b. cutting-in c. folding-in d. all of the answers are correct << correct answer >> d. all of these answers are correct Which of the following statements best defines a cash-flow budget? Select one: a. It outlines the assets of the organization b. It outlines the expenditures and assets of the organization. c. It represents an estimate of income and expenditures over time. d. It compares the assets of an organization to its liabilities. << correct answer >> c. It represents an estimate of income and expenditures over time. The following information is obtained from a foodservice operation. Total Food purchased $32,123 Total Cafeteria sales $23,231 Total labor expenses $25,790Meal equivalent factor $2.15 Total patient meals served 1923 What is the labor cost per meal? Select one: a. $1.85 b. $2.03 c. $3.98 d. $4.36 << correct answer >> b. $2.03 Which of the following actions would reduce direct expenses in a foodservice facility? Select one: a. increase selling prices b. reduce rent c. reduce food costs d. increase part-time labor << correct answer >> c. reduce food costs A dining hall manager at a university hires a new cook in the anticipation of an increase in volume due to the opening of a new residence hall. This additional labor cost is best described as which of the following types of costs? Select one: a. Direct b. Semivariable c. Fixed d. Variable << correct answer >> b. semivariable A consulting dietitian hired by a local health club to develop a weight-control program knows of two similar programs in the community. The dietitian can best determine the potential success of the new program by first Select one: a. developing promotional materials b. conducting a market analysis c. analyzing the success of existing programs d. discussing the idea with other dietitians << correct answer >> b. conducting a market analysis Which of these vitamins is not destroyed by heat when cooking vegetables? Select one: a. C b. Ec. Folate d. Thiamin << correct answer >> b. E Employees will most likely consider and be committed to the implementation of an innovative decision if the decision is the result of: Select one: a. consensus b. a majority vote c. consultation with an expert d. evaluation by an authority figure << correct answer >> a. consensus If you are cooking muffins and there are tunnels and peaked tops with pale slick crust this means Select one: a. too little salt or sugar was added b. the oven was too hot c. over mixing d. under mixing << correct answer >> c. over mixing To decrease lumping mix starch with cold water first to form a Select one: a. slurry b. roux c. sauce d. all of the answers are correct << correct answer >> slurry, roux You would use this type of mixing method for making pancakes and popovers Select one: a. conventional mixing b. biscuit method c. muffin method d. pastry method << correct answer >> c. muffin method These are all essential nutrients that milk supplies except Select one: a. Phosphorus b. Riboflavin c. Vitamin A d. Vitamin C << correct answer >> d. vitamin C This process forms a stable emulsion in milkSelect one: a. Pasteurization b. Homogenization c. Denaturization d. Emulsification << correct answer >> b. homogenization A dietitian in private practice is developing a web site to market the business. Which of the following web site components is a form of promotion? Select one: a. online order form b. price and availability of products c. e-mail address of the business d. graphics and text of products << correct answer >> d. graphics and text of products A healthcare foodservice department has developed several high-quality, sugar-free desserts that are identified as unique to the department. This product represents what type of branding? Select one: a. Manufacturer b. Restaurant c. Retail item d. Signature << correct answer >> d. signature Recent reports of inappropriate food temperatures have been associated with delayed meal service on patient care units. A solution to the problem would most likely be developed by a team that includes: Select one: a. nursing and foodservice representatives b. trayline and food production representatives c. customers and trayline representatives d. administrative staff and the foodservice director << correct answer >> a. nursing and foodservice representatives An interdisciplinary healthcare team has formed to improve care for inpatients with diabetes. An appropriate outcome indicator would be: Select one: a. readmission rates for patients with diabetes b. the number of admissions of patients with diabetes c. documentation of blood glucose monitoring d. initiation of patient education within the first 48 hours of admission << correct answer >> a. readmission rates for patients with diabetesEmployees in the dietetics department are consistently late returning from break periods. The dietitian should first: Select one: a. have all employees clock in and out for breaks b. analyze activities to identify the best break times c. discipline tardy employees the next time they are late returning from break d. meet with all the employees as a group and solicit recommendations for improvement. << correct answer >> d. meet with all the employees as a group and solicit recommendations for improvement. One of the most important strategies a dietitian may use to evaluate quality patient care is to: Select one: a. determine criteria for consultations b. monitor treatment for a nutrition problem c. periodically assess the outcomes of nutrition therapy d. assign individuals responsibility for monitoring activities << correct answer >> c. periodically assess the outcomes of nutrition therapy Which of the following lunch menus would be most appropriate for an 18-month old infant? Select one: a. beef patty, whole wheat bread, cooked carrots, banana chunks, and whole milk b. baked chicken leg, lettuce with low fat dressing, broccoli, mashed potatoes, and 2% milk c. sliced turkey, rice, sliced cucumbers, applesauce, and whole milk d. cottage cheese, canned peaches, cooked carrots, white bread, 2% milk << correct answer >> a. beef patty, whole wheat bread, cooked carrots, banana chunks, and whole milk A dietitian implementing a home-delivered meals program for the elderly chooses a nonselective menu primarily to: Select one: a. control food volume b. encourage client participation c. minimize food drop-off time d. minimize labor costs << correct answer >> d. minimize labor costs A food cost percentage of 35% means that 35% of the: Select one:a. food costs was used on employee meals b. revenue was spent on food c. total costs was for food d. money spent on food was wasted << correct answer >> b. revenue was spent on food What is the primary advantage of microwave rethermalization? Select one: a. it heats food evenly b. it retains nutrients c. it requires little space d. it expedites on-demand preparation << correct answer >> d. it expedites on-demand preparation Which of the following market forms of pudding would be purchased in an assembly/serve foodservice system? Select one: a. frozen bulk b. instant c. canned d. individual portions << correct answer >> d. individual portions Results of a patient food satisfaction survey indicate that patients think servings are too large. The dietitian should first Select one: a. conduct a plate-waste study b. reduce the serving size c. check the utensils on the line d. review regulations concerning nutrient requirements << correct answer >> c. check the utensils on the line A dietitian who is developing policies and procedures for nourishment distribution and service should first: Select one: a. evaluate the nourishment distribution schedule b. note how nourishments are being distributed and served. c. assign the foodservice supervisor the task of gathering data d. review policies and procedures manuals from other institutions << correct answer >> b. note how nourishments are being distributed and served. A dietitian conducting a nutrition analysis of a recipe that uses 10lb of 80/20 raw ground beef can best ensure analysis accuracy by:Select one: a. using data for the "preportioned" cooked ground beef b. using data for the "edible portion" weight of the raw ground beef. c. using the data for the "edible portion" weight of the cooked ground beef d. cooking and draining the ground beef, weighing the fat, then reducing the quanity of beef in the recipe by this amount. << correct answer >> c. using the data for the "edible portion" weight of the cooked ground beef The storeroom employee who receives orders from a purveyor should first check items received against the: Select one: a. invoice b. perpetual inventory record c. purchase order d. purchase requisition << correct answer >> c. purchase order During the annual performance appraisal, the employees report that the process is highly subjective and unfair. When preparing the performance standards for next year, the manager should prepare objectives that: Select one: a. meet the mission and goals of the department b. are developed with input from the employees c. emphasize the employees' best skills d. are clear and measurable << correct answer >> d. are clear and measurable The foodservice director of a small hospital compares records of purchases and deliveries and discovers they do not match. The director should first: Select one: a. review policies and procedures relevant to receiving functions b. review the organization's code of ethics with all employees c. train storeroom employees in theft-control technique d. install theft-detection equipment << correct answer >> a. review policies and procedures relevant to receiving functions This happens to protein molecules when subjected to agitation, heat, acids or salts Select one: a. Denaturation b. Coagulation c. Nothing d. Both denaturation and coagulation << correct answer >> d. both denaturation and coagulationThe Federal Meat Inspection Act of 1906 regulates meat marketed interstate and includes examination of Select one: a. live animals b. the packing plant c. the grocery store d. live animals and the packing plant << correct answer >> d. live animals and the packing plant Which of these methods are not used to tenderize meat Select one: a. aging b. moist heat cooking c. enzymes d. radiation << correct answer >> d. radiation Which of the following is inappropriate Select one: a. Discussing patient information with their RN in care rounding b. Discussing patient information with their friend you ran into on the elevator c. Discussing patient information with the patient and family d. Discussing patient information with a MD in patient's room. << correct answer >> b. discussing patient information with their friend you ran into on the elevator A patient reports decreased oral intake, persistent nausea and vomitting, and decreased functional capacity. To complete a subjective global assessment, the dietitian needs to evaluate: Select one: a. serial laboratory parameters over the last 6 months b. current body weight to ideal body weight. c. usual dietary intake using a good frequency questionnaire. d. the presence of edema and wasting or dehydration. << correct answer >> d. the presence of edema and wasting or dehydration A dietitian is asked to determine the prevalence of overweight children within a local school district. The last step of the community needs assessment would be to: Select one: a. share the findings with the school health team. b. collect data on soda consumption. c. measure the BMIs of all the school children.d. set a plan of action. << correct answer >> d. set a plan of action Which of the following medications is an appetite suppressant? Select one: a. Predisone b. Dextroamphetamine c. Erythromycin d. Dronabinol << correct answer >> b. dextroamphetamine A dietitian is counseling parents of a child with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and who is being treated with methylphenidate. The dietitian's intervention for this child should be based on an understanding that: Select one: a. folate supplements usually are warranted to conter increased urinary excretion. b. type 2 diabetes can be a likely adverse affect. c. anorexia can be an adverse effect that may affect growth. d. involuntary weight gain can be a likely adverse effect. << correct answer >> c. anorexia can be an adverse effect that may affect growth The combination of hypertension, insulin resistance, and central body obesity is referred to as: Select one: a. hypertesive diabetes. b. metabolic syndrome. c. cardiovascular disease. d. prediabetic state. << correct answer >> b. metabolic syndrome The PES in ADIME should be in what portion of the note Select one: a. diagnosis b. assessment c. intervention d. evaluation << correct answer >> a. diagnosis Which of the following programs enables a juvenile justice residential facility to provide nutritious meals to its residents? Select one: a. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program b. National School Breakfast Program c. Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Programd. The Emergency Food Assistance Program << correct answer >> b. National School Breakfast Program The relationship among positions and functions within a foodservice department are indicated primarily by the: Select one: a. job description b. organizational chart c. mission statement d. policy statement << correct answer >> b. organizational chart Bacillus cereus intoxication is most likely to occur following consumption of: Select one: a. macaroni and cheese b. baked beans c. corn pudding d. fried rice << correct answer >> d. fried rice In community surveys, a frequent symptom of malnutrition is: Select one: a. scurvy b. rickets c. low serum albumin d. low hemoglobin << correct answer >> d. low hemoglobin What is included in the study of demographics? I. age of individuals II. population statistics III. sex of individuals IV. socioeconomic factors Select one: a. I only b. I, II, III, IV c. II, III d. I, II, III << correct answer >> d. I, II, III How many grams of protein would you receive on a 1500 calorie diet which is 20% protein? Select one: a. 70b. 75 c. 64 d. 300 << correct answer >> b. 75 Which of the following study designs can best determine the effect of promotional techniques on cafeteria sales? Select one: a. experimental b. observational c. survey d. segmentation << correct answer >> a. experimental What should you do with a new client who sits scowling at you during the session? Select one: a. presumes she understands what you are saying b. ask her if she is uncomfortable about the session c. recognize that new clients are seldom relaxed d. presume that she just would rather be somewhere else << correct answer >> b. ask her if she is uncomfortable about the session The most important critical control point to monitor in the preparation and service of canned cream soup is the temperature: Select one: a. at delivery b. of storage c. during steam table holding d. during end-point cooing << correct answer >> c. during steam table holding A dietitian ordering canned goods can be assured of a reliable product if they: Select one: a. buy directly from the manufacturer b. accept the most reasonable bid c. conduct a can cutting analysis d. buy the same brand, grade, size as the last time << correct answer >> c. conduct a can cutting analysis Standards that specify the amount of pesticide residue allowed on raw and processed foods are established by the: Select one: a. Environmental Protection Agency b. Food and Drug Administrationc. US Department of Agriculture d. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention << correct answer >> b. Food and Drug Administration A #10 can holds how many cups of product? Select one: a. 10 b. 13 c. 12 d. 5 << correct answer >> b. 13 An inslulin dependent diabetic living alone calls you with symptoms of nausea, vomitting and anorexia. What do you recommend? Select one: a. continue with insulin and eat everything he can. b. continue with insulin and drink anything he can c. discontinue the insulin until he feels better d. discontinue the insulin and eat whatever he can << correct answer >> b. continue with insulin and drink anything he can Which infant is at the greatest risk? Select one: a. 20 lbs hemoglobin 10 b. 22lbs hemoglobin 10.5 c. 19lbs hemoglobin 11 d. 30lbs hemoglobin 9 << correct answer >> d. 30 lbs hemoglobin 9 An alcoholic patient has a low serum albumin, low hemoglobin, high ammonia, abnormal liver function tests and ascites. Why is he on a 50mg sodium diet? Select one: a. secondary renal failure b. hypoaldosteronism c. hypoalbuminemia d. hyperammonemia << correct answer >> c. hypoalbuminemia Before you teach a class on nutrition, you should: Select one: a. research all current materials at the library b. read a current nutrition textbook c. take a survey to determine what they are interested ind. assess the student's current nutrition knowledge << correct answer >> d. assess the student's current nutrition knowledge Active listening in counseling sessions involves: Select one: a. probing into specific areas of behavior b. empathizing c. selective perception d. paraphrasing and responding << correct answer >> d. paraphrasing and responding A study reported a 10% morbidity rate in infants in the country and a 12% morbidity rate for infants in the city. This means that: Select one: a. 10% of infants died in the country b. more infants died in the city than in the country c. more disease in infants in the city than in the country d. more disease in infants in the country than in the city << correct answer >> c. more disease in infants in the city than in the country The dietitian reviews the following monitoring sheet for a dairy refrigerator at 9am on Wednesday: Day 5:30 am 6:00pm Monday 36 40 Tuesday 38 44 Wed 48 The initial action should be to Select one: a. discard the products immediately b. review refrigerator temperatures with the maintenance department c. monitor the refrigerator temperature every 4 hours d. check the temperatures of the products << correct answer >> d. check the temperatures of the products The outpatient Dietitian is planning a continuing education program. What should be done first? Select one: a. locate the guest speaker b. survey patients to see what interests them c. survey other Dietitian's groups to see what they are doing d. select a topic that has not been offered lately << correct answer >> b. survey patients to see what interests themIf you worked overtime and did not get paid, which labor law would help your claim? Select one: a. The Equal Opportunity Act b. The fair Labor Standards Act c. The Equal pay Act d. The Fair Wage Act << correct answer >> b. the Fair Labor Standards Act What is the labor turnover rate if 6 employees in a department of 55 were terminated and replaced? Select one: a. 12% b. 10% c. 9% d. 11% << correct answer >> d. 11% What is the food cost percentage if the cost of food is $325 and the income is $865? Select one: a. 38% b. 36% c. 34% d. 32% << correct answer >> a. 38% If a female is hired and does not receive the same pay as a male in the same position, she can seek help from: Select one: a. The Equal Opportunity Act b. The Fair Labor Standards Act Incorrect c. The Equal Pay Act d. The Fair Wage Act << correct answer >> c. The Equal Pay Act If a union memeber repeatedly arrives late, you shuld... Select one: a. fire him b. report him to management c. say nothing but make a note of it d. forget it << correct answer >> b. report him to management If you replace half and half with whipping cream in ice cream, the effects on the ice crystals will be:Select one: a. an increase in size because there is less fat b. a decrease in size because there is more fat c. no change d. an increase in size because there is more fat << correct answer >> b. a decrease in size because there is more fat Research has shown that neural tube defects can be reduced with proper supplementation of Select one: a. iron b. folic acid c. glutamine d. arginine << correct answer >> b. folic acid The best laboratory value to use in assessing iron status is: Select one: a. hemoglobin b. hematocrit c. ferritin d. serum iron << correct answer >> c. ferritin A consumer who has eaten lunch in the cafeteria informs the dietitian that she became ill 1 hour after eating a chicken sandwich. Which of the following responses should be first? Select one: a. listen carefully, take the complaint seriously, and conduct and investigation b. Accept responsiblity and offer a coupon for a complimentary meal c. Report the complaint immediately to the risk-management department. d. Ask where the person ate the night before and deny responsibility. << correct answer >> a. listen carefully, take the complaint seriously, and conduct an investigation Which is the best flour when making cakes? Select one: a. graham flour b. all-purpose flour c. whole wheat flour d. durum wheat flour << correct answer >> b. all-purpose flour Standards of the Americans with Disabilities Act require a cafeteria to feature: Select one:a. adjustable tables b. automatic door openers c. 40" high bars and counters d. 36" wide aisles between tables and counters << correct answer >> d. 36" wide aisles between tables and counters When you check overrun,you are checking Select one: a. excess stock in the storeroom b. surplus soap and rinse aids used in the dishmachine c. the weight of ice cream d. total costs of unexpected meals served << correct answer >> c. the weight of the ice cream What is the process of by which the water content of a vegetable is replaced by a concentrated salt solution? Select one: a. gelling b. osmosis c. diffusion d. retrogradation << correct answer >> c. diffusion Which recipe ingredient should be adjusted if a cake has a crunchy crust and compact moist texture? Select one: a. milk b. flour c. sugar d. baking powder << correct answer >> c. sugar A patient with a colostomy receives diuretic medications and appears dehydrated. The diet history confirms suboptimal fluid intake. The dietitian should: Select one: a. use the standard colostomy diet form, which advises 2L fluid daily b. use the standard colostomy diet form and substitute "adequate fluid" for a specific quantity. c. evaluate the patient's intake and output and assess fluid status d. recommedn discontinuion the diurectic medication. << correct answer >> c. evaluate the patient's intake and output and assess fluid statusA patient who is morbidly obese and in the intensive care unit has end-stage renal disease, diabetes, and sacral decubiti. The patient is ventilator-dependent. The primary concern for recommending a tube feeding formula and rate should be: a. adequate calories b. increased protein c. increased electrolytes d. decreased carbohydrates << correct answer >> a. adequate calories A client who takes orlistat may need to: Select one: a. use MCT as a supplement b. take a multivitamin supplement c. take an omega-3 fatty acid supplement d. avoid caffeinated and carbonated beverages. << correct answer >> b. take a multivitamin supplement A dietitian should consider a client's absorption of which of the following nutrients during peritoneal dialysis and continuous renal replacement therapy before modifying his or her diet? Select one: a. Protein b. Carbohydrate c. Fat-soluble vitamins d. Water-soluble vitamins << correct answer >> b. carbohydrate A father reports that his infant has just begun to drink from a cup and uses a pincher grasp. The dietitian should recommend introducing which of the following foods to the infant's diet? Select one: a. finely cut meat b. unflavored yogurt c. graham crackers d. pureed vegetables << correct answer >> c. graham crackers Which of the following nonessential amino acids may be useful in post-burn therapy? Select one: a. Arginine b. Asparagine c. Proline d. Leucine << correct answer >> a. arginine A patient with diabetic gastroparesis should avoid foods that are:Select one: a. high in simple sugars. b. high in fat c. low in fiber d. low in protein << correct answer >> b. high in fat An older sister of a child who has diabetes requests that the child's record so she may give it to their family physician. The dietitian should first: Select one: a. ask the child to sign a release form. b. ask for a written request from a physician for a copy of the record. c. determine who is the legal gaurdian d. provide the older sister a copy of the patient's record. << correct answer >> c. determine who is the legal guardian Which of the following is an example of a secondary prevention program? Select one: a. Changing vending food options available in a workplace. b. A billboard that encourages fruit and vegetable consumption c. Osteoporosis education classes for postmenopausal women d. Weight-management classes in a cardiac rehabilitation program << correct answer >> c. osteoporosis education classes for postmenopausal women A dietitian is providing a workshop about proper preparation of infant formula for 20 women. Which of the following teaching methods is most appropriate? Select one: a. role-playing b. lecture c. discussion d. demonstration << correct answer >> d. demonstration The most relevant objective for a multiyear project directed at the reduction of the incidence of colon cancer in a community is to: Select one: a. increase by 50% in 1 year adults' knowledge about the association between vitamin A and colon cancer b. increase by 50% in 1 year middle-aged men's knowledge about the association between high levels of dietary fat and colon cancer. c. decrease by 10% during the next year the intake of alcoholic beverages among individuals ages 21 to 55d. provide within the next year training in diet and cancer prevention to leaders in local health clubs and fitness centers. << correct answer >> b. increase by 50% in 1 year middle-aged men's knowledge about the association between high levels of dietary fat and colon cancer. Which of the following statements best describes the expected outcome of dietary intervention for a patient who has anorexia nervosa? Select one: a. the patient will gain 4lb in 2 weeks through tube feedings. b. the patient will eat more often and try a larger variety of foods. c. the patient's diet will be supplemented with a calorie- and protein-dense liquid. d. The patient will learn more about the effects of dietary fiber on transit time in the gastrointestinal tract. << correct answer >> b. the patient will eat more often and try a larger variety of foods. A patient who receives bolus tube feedings experiences abdominal distention shortly afer feeding, most likely related to the: Select one: a. fat content of the product. b. feeding volume c. formula osmolarity d. formula osmolality << correct answer >> b. feeding volume The best way to justify continuing a wellness program would be to demonstrate that the participants: Select one: a. lost weight b. recommended the program to others c. increased their intake of protein d. reduced their health risk scores << correct answer >> d. reduced their health risk scores An acutely ill patient is receiving propofol and tube feedings. The dietitian should: Select one: a. recommend that the tube feedings be held 2 hours before and after administration of the medication. b. adjust the tube feeding to prevent overfeeding c. monitor the patient's laboratory data for increased BUN levels d. monitor the patient's laboratory data for decreased folate levels. << correct answer >> b. adjust the tube feeding to prevent overfeedingA patient with HIV disease is taking megestrol acetate. The dietitian should expect that the patient will experience: Select one: a. weight loss b. increased diarrhea c. iron-deficiency anemia d. increased appetite << correct answer >> d. increased appetite A patient is attempting to lower blood pressure levels with dietary intervention. In addition to monitoring the patient's blood pressure, the dietitian should monitor the: Select one: a. body weight and medication b. daily food intake and medication. c. daily food intake and heart rate d. daily food intake and body weight << correct answer >> d. daily food intake and body weight Which of the following federally funded surveys monitors the overall dietary status of the American people and is used for developing policies related to food production and marketing, food safety, food assisstance, and nutrition education? Select one: a. National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey b. Current population Survey c. Consumer Expenditure Survey d. Nationwide Food Consumption Survey << correct answer >> d. Nationwide Food Consumption Survey A hospital dietitian attempting to implement the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative to enhance successful breastfeeding should first: Select one: a. send a cover letter and summary of the initiative to all hospital staff. b. form a mulitdisciplinary task force to develop an implementation plan c. offer an inservice training session about the benefits of breastfeeding to nurses. d. investigate the feasibility of rooming in for mothers and infants. << correct answer >> b. form a multidisciplinary task force to develop an implementation plan When a manager updates the director about activities occuring on the patient trayline, he is demonstrating which of the following managerial roles? Select one: a. Interpersonal b. Informationalc. Technical d. Decisional << correct answer >> b. informational The management function in which performance is measured and corrective action is taken to ensure the accomplishment of an organizational goal is known as: Select one: a. planning b. directing c. controlling d. organizing << correct answer >> c. controlling Delegation of responsibilities to an employee allows the manager to share responsibility for a task. What is the best example of delegation? Select one: a. Allow the employee to change procedures to achieve the desired outcome. b. Tell the employee what to do. c. Require the employee to provide daily progress reports. d. Select an employee who is interested in management. << correct answer >> a. allow the employee to change procedures to achieve the desired outcome Which of the following is not one of the key recommendations for the general population contained in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2010 to Build a Healthy Plate Select one: a. Switch to skim or 1% milk b. Limit consumption of red meat c. Use food labels to make better choices d. Be physically active your way << correct answer >> b. limit consumption of red meat The Five a Day Nutrition Education Program was initiated by Select one: a. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute b. Healthy People 2020 c. National Institute of Health d. National Cancer Institute << correct answer >> d. National Cancer Institute Which of the following is not a federal block grant area Select one: a. Primary care b. Maternal and Child Health c. Senior Services d. Social Services << correct answer >> c. Senior ServicesSteps to a Healthier US Grant was established in 2004 by Select one: a. Center for Disease Control b. National Institutes of Health c. USDA d. World Health Organization << correct answer >> a. Center for Disease Control What is the most effective tool for assessing the nutritional status of the elderly population. Select one: a. Body Mass Index b. Height and Weight c. Blood Glucose d. Albumin << correct answer >> b. height and weight A pregnant vegan's diet my lack in which nutrients? Select one: a. Potassium, Sodium, Vitamin C b. Selenium, potassium and B12 c. Calcium, B12, zinc d. Vit E, Calcium, B12 << correct answer >> c. calcium, B12, zinc Name the initial reaction during the acute phase response (trauma). Select one: a. Hypermetabolism b. Hypernatremia c. Hypoglycemia d. Hypometabolism << correct answer >> a. Hypermetabolism Name the initial reaction during the acute phase response (trauma). Select one: a. Hypoglycemia b. Hypernatremia c. Hypermetabolism d. Hypometabolism << correct answer >> c. Hypermetabolism What is the most effective tool for assessing the nutritional status of the elderly population. Select one:a. Height and Weight b. Body Mass Index c. Albumin d. Blood Glucose << correct answer >> a. height and weight A pregnant vegan's diet my lack in which nutrients? Select one: a. Calcium, B12, zinc b. Vit E, Calcium, B12 c. Potassium, Sodium, Vitamin C d. Selenium, potassium and B12 << correct answer >> a. calcium, b12, zinc If someone has had a cholecystectomy, it means they have had their __________ removed. Select one: a. liver b. pancreas c. liver d. gallbladder << correct answer >> d. gallbladder The medical abbreviation SBO refers to Select one: a. Small bore opening in TF b. Significant barium obstruction c. Small Bowel obstruction d. Small bowel opening << correct answer >> c. small bowel obstruction Which of the following diet instruction is appropriate for a medical diagnosis of diverticulitis: Select one: a. Increased fiber immediately b. Gluten-free c. Low residue or low fiber immediately d. Low fat, low sodium << correct answer >> c. low residue or low fiber immediately If consulted for a celiac disease diet education, what grain(s) is it recommended for a patient to avoid? Select one: a. Soy b. Corn c. Riced. Wheat << correct answer >> d. wheat Susie is a 30 y.o women who has a family history of colon cancer. Her doctor has told her to increase her fiber intake. How many grams of fiber per day should she consume? Select one: a. 5-20g b. 15-25g c. 30-45g d. 20-35g << correct answer >> d. 20-35 g John wants to make bake a cake for his daughter's birthday party. His mother has celiac disease and he would like to know what kind of flour he could use? Select one: a. Rice flour b. Cake flour c. Bread flour d. All-purpose flour << correct answer >> a. rice flour A patient with short bowel syndrome (SBS) would initially benefit most from which form of nutrition support Select one: a. isotonic feeding b. frequent, small feedings with a high protein, high kcal HS snack c. elemental enteral feeding d. oral nutritional supplements << correct answer >> c. elemental enteral feeding A patient with short bowel syndrome (SBS) would initially benefit most from which form of nutrition support Select one: a. frequent, small feedings with a high protein, high kcal HS snack b. oral nutritional supplements c. elemental enteral feeding d. isotonic feeding << correct answer >> c. elemental enteral feeding A client with recent gastric bypass surgery is experiencing rapid heartbeat and abdominal distention after eating. Which of the following would be included in the nutrition perscription? Select one: a. consume liquids between meals, avoid simple CHO, increase soluble fiber b. increase soluble fiber, consume liquids with meals, avoid simple CHO c. low CHO, liquids between meals, avoid fiberd. high complex CHO, increase soluble fiber, consume clear liquid with meals. << correct answer >> a. consume liquids between meals, avoid simple CHO, increase soluble fiber The body's need for vitamin B6 is related to the intake of which nutrient? Select one: a. water b. carbohydrates c. fat d. protein << correct answer >> d. protein Identify which of the four Dietary Reference Intake (DRI) categories is most appropriately used to develop and evaluate nutrition programs for groups. Select one: a. Adequate Intake b. Recommended Dietary Allowance c. Tolerable upper intake level d. Estimated Average Requirement << correct answer >> d. Estimated Average Requirement Which of the following is known to lower serum triglyceride levels? Select one: a. Omega-9 fatty acids b. Omega-6 fatty acids c. Omega-3 fatty acids d. Arachidonic acid << correct answer >> c. omega-3 fatty acids A child has developed skin lesions and growth retardation. Identify the deficiency; Select one: a. linolenic fatty acid b. palmitic fatty acid c. linoleic fatty acid d. stearic fatty acid << correct answer >> c. linoleic fatty acid Identify the mineral involved in the blood clotting cascade: Select one: a. zinc b. calcium c. magnesium d. vitamin K << correct answer >> b. calciumWhich of the following organs have a role in control of plasma calcium? Select one: a. kidneys, intestines, parathyroid gland, thyroid gland b. parathyroid gland, bones, adrenal glands, liver c. thyroid gland, parathyroid gland, kidneys, pituitary gland d. bones, thymus gland, pancreas, intestines << correct answer >> a. kidneys, intestines, parathyroid gland, thyroid gland Green, leafy vegetables contain what substance that combines with calcium to form an insoluble complex? Select one: a. oxalic acid b. vitamin K c. phosphoric acid d. sulfuric acid << correct answer >> a. oxalic acid The method of measuring protein quality that accounts for the differing amino acid needs of hmans and laboratory animals is: Select one: a. net protein utilization (NPU) b. complementary proteins c. protein digestibility corrected amino acid score (PDCAAS) d. biological value (BV) << correct answer >> c. protein digestibility corrected amino acid score (PDCAAS) The measurement of the percentage of absorbed nitrogen retained for growth and development is called: Select one: a. biological value (BV) b. protein digestibility-corrected amino acid score (PDCAAS) c. net protein utilization (NPU) d. compete proteins << correct answer >> a. biological value (BV) Which one of the following is not an insoluble fiber? Select one: a. lignin b. pectin c. cellulose d. hemicellulose << correct answer >> b. pectinWhich electrolyte is necessary for the absorption, by way of active transport, of glucose and galactose? Select one: a. potassium b. sodium c. calcium d. chloride << correct answer >> b. sodium In a catabolic state, which hormone triggers the conversion of glycogen to glucose? Select one: a. insulin b. growth hormone c. glucagon d. parathyroid hormone << correct answer >> c. glucagon Which one of the following is the major single determinant of resting energy expenditure? Select one: a. age b. gender c. hormonal status d. fat free mass << correct answer >> d. fat free mass Labor productivity factor is 0.75 hours/patient day. How many labor hours can be utilized today if the census is 158? Select one: a. 210 hours b. 118.5 hours c. Schedule as posted must be maintained because by law you cannot make last minute changes d. 120 hours << correct answer >> b. 118.5 hours The cafeteria manager is considering buying a soft-serve machine. The initial cost of the machine is $8000 estimated profits are $325 per month fo May-September and $215 October-April. What is the payback period for this investment in capital equipment? Select one: a. 3 years b. 24.6 months c. 2.6 years d. 3.2 years << correct answer >> c. 2.6 yearsWhat is the cost of goods sold if inventory on April 1st was $27,456, inventory on April 30th was $20,556, and purchases totaled $23,890? Select one: a. $30,790 b. $24,122 c. $31.456 d. $23,890 << correct answer >> a. $30,790 Gross profit/loss is determined by: Select one: a. net profits minus labor costs b. sales minus cost of goods sold c. revenue minus all operating expenses d. revenue minus labor costs << correct answer >> b. sales minus cost of goods sold What is the prime cost selling price for a serving of roast beef if food cost %=40, labor cost %= 38, food cost for the roast beef= $0.90 and labor cost for the roast beef= $0.24 Select one: a. $3.28 b. $1.46 c. $1.09 d. $1.59 << correct answer >> b. $1.46 If the break-even point remains the same, profits will increase if: Select one: a. fixed cost increase b. cost remain the same c. sales increase d. selling price increase << correct answer >> c. sales increase What is the inventory turnover rate for January-March if inventory value is $2,756 in January, $3750 in February, and $1800 in March? The value of goods sold was $3756 in January, $4250 in February and $4650 in March. Select one: a. 4.0 b. 4.8 c. 3.7 d. 4.5 << correct answer >> d. 4.5 If ground bees has a 80% yield, how many pounds of beef must be used in spaghetti sauce to ensure a 2 oz. meat portion for 50 people?Select one: a. 8 pounds b. 12 pounds c. 125 ounces d. 15 pounds << correct answer >> a. 8 pounds How many servings of tuna salad using a #12 scoop will you get from 2 gallons? Select one: a. 48 b. 12 c. 96 d. 24 << correct answer >> c. 96 Your current departmental budget is $500,000. Labor is 50%, food costs 40%, all other expenses 10%. What will the budget be for next year if labor expenses increase by 5%, food increases 4%, and all other expenses are expected to remain the same? Select one: a. $ 20,500 b. $520, 500 c. $705,000 d. $500,000 << correct answer >> b. $520,500 How many FTE's are needed to cover the following schedule: 2 FT cooks/day, 7 days a week 1 FT salad prep/day, 7 days a week 1 FT dessert cook/day, 5 days a week 2 FT aides/day, 7 days a week 2 PT , 7 days a week, 6 hours each Select one: a. 10.1 b. 10 c. 10.5 d. 8 << correct answer >> a. 10.1 What are the markup factor and the selling price of a ham sandwich if food cost percent is 40 and raw food cost is $0.90 Select one: a. 2.0, $3.50 b. 2.5, $2.35 c. 2.6, $1.80 d. 2.5, $2.25 << correct answer >> d. 2.5, $2.25Your tray line, which has 6 stations, can produce 275 trays in 1 hour and 15 minutes. What is the productivity of your tray line? Select one: a. 250 trays/hour b. not enough information provided c. 3.6 trays/minute d. 36 trays/ hour << correct answer >> c. 3.6 trays/minute Your cafeteria serves lunch between 11:30 and 1:30. Employees get a 30-minute break, but spend only 20 minutes in the dining area. How many chairs are needed in the dining room to accommodate 250 staff memebers? Select one: a. 55 b. 62 c. 42 d. 125 << correct answer >> c. 42 A child with cystic fibrosis may develop essential fatty acid deficiency due to: Select one: a. Dyspnea and cough-induced vomiting b. The interaction between aerosol antibiotics and lipid digestion c. Impaired glucose tolerance d. The reduced quantity of digestive enzymes released from the pancreas into the small intestine << correct answer >> d. The reduced quantity of digestive enzymes released from the pancreas into the small intestine A chronic COPD patient with carbon dioxide retention would have which one of the following acid-base imbalances? Select one: a. Metabolic alkalosis b. Respiratory acidosis c. Respiratory alkalosis d. Metabolic acidosis << correct answer >> b. respiratory acidosis A computer system for the Foodservice Department can be justified because: Select one: a. The cost of the system can be offset by savings in labor and food b. It is an excellent management tool c. Technology should be utilized in all departments d. Improved quality of food and service will increase customer satisfaction << correct answer >> a. The cost of the system can be offset by savings in labor and foodA distance runner who loses three pounds during a race should drink how much fluid to replace losses? Select one: a. 6 cups b. 8 cups c. 3 cups d. 10 cups << correct answer >> a. 6 cups A female long-distance runner becomes amenorrheic. Nutrition intervention would include education on the need to: Select one: a. Decrease calorie intake to offset the lower energy expenditure seen with amenorrhea b. Stop training until menstruation returns c. Increase calcium intake to offset loss in bone mass d. Take birth control pills as a source of estrogen << correct answer >> c. increase calcium intake to offset loss in bone mass A hemodialysis patient has labs drawn prior to receiving his regular treatment which reveal a BUN of 105 mg/dl and serum sodium of 128 mEqL. He has also gained 5.0 kg since his previous treatment. What would have caused this? Select one: a. Inadequate intake of fluid and sodium, excessive intake of protein b. Inadequate intake of fluid, protein, and sodium c. Excessive intake of fluid and protein, inadequate intake of sodium d. Excessive intake of fluid, protein, and sodium << correct answer >> d. excessive intake of fluid, protein, and sodium A large organization may have separate refrigerated units for meats, dairy, fruits, and vegetables. A low temperature unit designed for thawing, which is able to maintain a steady temperature of 40 degrees is Select one: a. A reach in refrigerator b. A thawing box c. A blast chiller d. A tempering box << correct answer >> d. a tempering box A patient is admitted to the intensive care unit with the following symptoms and labs: cachexia, ascites, nausea, vomiting, normal mental status, serum albumin of 2.5g/dl, and elevated liver function tests (LFTs). The medical nutrition therapy recommendations would include: Select one: a. High protein, high sodium, push fluids b. Fluid restriction, low protein, 2 gram Na+ c. Fluid restriction, 2 gram Na+, moderate protein d. High protein, low kcal, 4 gram Na+ << correct answer >> c. fluid restriction, 2 gram Na+, moderate proteinA patient with Type I diabetes presents to the emergency room with dehydration and Kussmaul respirations. Urinalysis reveals ketonuria; lab results show a blood glucose of 525 and pCO2 of 59. This patient is experiencing: Select one: a. Respiratory acidosis b. Metabolic acidosis c. Metabolic alkalosis d. Respiratory alkalosis << correct answer >> b. metabolic acidosis A teenage athlete wants to use protein powders and weight gain drinks to build muscle and bulk up quickly. The dietitian's most appropriate response would be to: Select one: a. Provide the names of some reputable distributors of sports supplements b. Calculate his calorie needs and help him devise strategies to healthfully boost his calorie intake c. Provide a list of high protein foods that he should eat instead of taking supplements d. Offer to provide a workshop for his team on teen athlete nutrition << correct answer >> b. calculate his calorie needs and help him devise strategies to healthfully boost his calorie intake Administration comes to you with a proposal to increase revenue by selling food and paper products from the foodservice storeroom to employees at a 20% markup. This pricing is still below local supermarkets. You: Select one: a. Form a committee to make recommendations b. Discourage the idea because it is unethical c. Project potential profits and incorporate them into the budget d. Review space in dry and cold storage areas for feasibility << correct answer >> b. discourage the idea because it is unethical After review of his lab work, a patient was informed that his renal failure had progressed to the point where he now needed dialysis treatment. Which lab result would have indicated this? Select one: a. Hypokalemia b. Hyperkalemia c. Low GFR d. Elevated GFR << correct answer >> c. low GFR Although nutritional needs of the customer should be a primary concern in all menu planning, they are least important in which of the following foodservice operations? Select one: a. Colleges and universities b. Healthcare facilities c. Elementary schoolsd. Restaurants << correct answer >> d. restaurants As a dietitian in private practice, you are evaluating your current fee schedule to determine if an adjustment is needed for the upcoming year. Many factors need to be considered before a decision is made. Which approach is considered illegal? Select one: a. Call other private practice dietitians and ask what they are charging b. Find out what Medicare pays and charge 10% more c. Increase the fees for service that require more expertise and training d. Calculate increases in expenses and adjust fees to maintain current profit << correct answer >> a. call other private practice dietitians and ask what they are charging At the hospital where you are the Clinical Manager, the RDs write the performance appraisals for the DTR's. In reviewing the records, you notice all evaluations to be similar and performance is rated average or above. You suspect which of the following: Select one: a. Leniency b. Recency c. Halo effect d. Central tendency << correct answer >> d. central tendency Branding is a marketing tool used to increase product or service recognition in order to distinguish them from competitors. In your hospital, you will pilot home delivered meals to recently discharged patients to aid in the transition back to normal activities. To follow a branding principle these meals should: Select one: a. Advertise the hospital sponsored home health program b. Have a sticker for Meals on Wheels c. Be labeled clearly with the hospital name and logo d. Advertise the hospital cafeteria << correct answer >> c. be labeled clearly with the hospital name and logo Group decision making has many positive aspects. From the following selections pick the negative aspect: Select one: a. Groups have a tendency to accept the first potentially positive solution b. The sum total of the group's knowledge is greater c. The group possesses a much wider range of alternatives d. Participation in the process increases acceptance of the decision << correct answer >> a. groups have a tendency to accept the first potentially positive solution If an employee's performance is substandard the manager should: Select one: a. Encourage the employee to look for another job b. Hope performance improves over time c. Wait until the performance review is due then list all problemsd. Gather information and communicate with the employee in hopes that it will result in high performance << correct answer >> d. gather information and communicate with the employee in hopes that it will result in high performance In a foodservice operation a "can cutting" refers to: Select one: a. A firsthand evaluation of canned fruits and vegetables through visual and flavor comparisons of various brands or product lines b. Ordering by the can instead of by the case, useful in small operations c. A procedure for opening cans that will avoid injury to employees d. A can opener that removes the lid from the side lip preventing sharp edges << correct answer >> a. A firsthand evaluation of canned fruits and vegetables through visual and flavor comparisons of various brands or product lines In your hospital nurses identify a sudden onset on nausea, vomiting and diarrhea in 54 patients. These symptoms result in the death of 2 elderly individuals. Stool cultures reveal staphylococcal aureus which was traced back to a cream pie served on the patient menu. Management has responsibility to: Select one: a. Pay for all hospital costs for these 54 patients b. Inservice food service staff on proper handwashing and prevention of foodborne infections c. Report the sentinel event to Joint Commission and to the Health Department d. Report the foodborne illness to the local Health Department << correct answer >> c. Report the sentinel event to Joint Commission and to the Health Department More and more dietitians are going into private practice. This can be a very rewarding and satisfying experience for those who are well prepared and equipped for the challenges. The key factor to success: Select one: a. Professional knowledge and an advanced degree b. Building relationships with other professionals and your customers c. Adequate financing to sustain you for at least 6 months until the new business begins to make a profit d. Marketing for new business to correct market segment << correct answer >> b. Building relationships with other professionals and your customers Protein needs for athletes: Select one: a. Are approximately two times higher than for sedentary individuals b. Are slightly elevated above the needs of non-athletes and can be met with RDA for protein of 12-15% of energy intake c. Are very specific and can only be met by using supplemental amino acids d. Are slightly lower than needs of non-athletes due to more efficient utilization << correct answer >> b. Are slightly elevated above the needs of non-athletes and can be met with RDA for protein of 12-15% of energy intakeThe dietitian has been asked to calculate the protein needs of a 57-year-old woman with chronic kidney disease who has just started on peritoneal dialysis. Which calculation would be used? Select one: a. ≥ 1.2-1.3 g/kg BW b. 0.6-0.75 g/kg BW c. ≥ 1.2 g/kg BW d. ≥ 1.5 g/kg BW << correct answer >> a. ≥ 1.2-1.3 g/kg BW The lab results for a peritoneal dialysis patient reveal a phosphorus level of 9.5 mg/dl. The patient reports taking a phosphate binder with meals and snacks. The RD's first step should be to: Select one: a. Counsel the patient about increasing phosphorus intake b. Counsel the patient about decreasing phosphorus intake c. Recommend a higher dosage of the phosphate binder d. Determine the current prescribed medication dosage << correct answer >> d. determine the current prescribed medication dosage The newest general to enter the workplace is more technological than previous generations. They prefer to email and text rather than spend time in meeti