Dietetic Internship Exam Questions -
Clinical Solved Correctly To Score A+
2025
Critical readers of peer-reviewed research focus their attention on which sections of the
research article:
a) abstract and discussion
b) introductions and methods
c) methods and results
d) results and discussion CORRECT ANSWERS c) methods and results
True or False: Analytical research like a randomized controlled trial shows strong
associations among variables or establishes cause and effect relationships.
a) True
b) False CORRECT ANSWERS a) True
A study was conducted to evaluate the impact of eating fruits and vegetables on
developing cervical cancer. Cases were American Indian women with biopsy proven
cervical lesions. Controls were American Indian women from the same clinics with no
cervical lesions. The highest intake of fruits and vegetables was associated with the
lowest risk of cervical cancer. What type of research does this describe?
a) case control
b) randomized controlled
c) descriptive
d) meta-analysis CORRECT ANSWERS a) case control
Which of the following P values has the highest probability of an observed relationship
that could be caused by chance?
a) 0.80
b) 0.50
c) 0.10
d) 0.05 CORRECT ANSWERS a) 0.80
The methodology of the Evidence Analysis Library includes all of the following except:
a) formula a question
b) gather evidence
c) ignore the quality of a study
d) grade the conclusion CORRECT ANSWERS c) ignore the quality of a study
,A nutrition assessment of a man who has HIV disease reveals the anthropometric and
laboratory values below:
Height: 178 cm
Weight: 52.3 kg
Mid-upper arm circumference: 24 cm
Glucose: 110
Total cholesterol: 220
Triglycerides: 165
CD4 count: 500
a) weight
b) hyperglycemia
c) hypertriglyceridemia
d) decreased CD4 count CORRECT ANSWERS a) weight
Indicators of malnutrition risk include all of the following except:
a) dysphagia
b) excessive alcohol intake
c) weight loss of 5% in 6 months
d) septicemia CORRECT ANSWERS c) weight loss of 5% in 6 months
Based on potential for nutrition risk, which patient should the dietitian see first?
a) 65 y/o female with a fractured hip, post-operative, on a regular diet
b) 24 y/o male with a fractured mandible, pre-operative, on clear liquids
c) 71 y/o female post ischemic stroke, stable condition, on a pureed diet
d) 28 y/o male post-surgery for an abdominal gunshot wound, ileus, NPO CORRECT
ANSWERS d) 28 y/o male post-surgery for an abdominal gunshot wound, ileus, NPO
Based on potential for nutrition risk, which patient should the dietitian see first?
a) 130-pound female with a 5 pound weight loss in the last month
b) 130-pound female with a 12 pound weight loss in the last 6 months
c) 230-pound male with a 12 pound weight loss in the last month
d) 230-pound male with a 20 pound weight loss in the last 6 months CORRECT
ANSWERS c) 230-pound male with a 12 pound weight loss in the last month
Which of the following would be most helpful to palpate during a NFPE to identify
subcutaneous fat loss?
a) temporalis
b) triceps
c) scapula
d) calves CORRECT ANSWERS b) triceps
, What is being assessed during a NFPE when examining the patient's clavicle, scapula,
and dorsal interosseous?
a) muscle wasting
b) subcutaneous fat loss
c) nutrient deficiencies
d) fluid accumulation CORRECT ANSWERS a) muscle wasting
The dietitian is determining calorie needs for an obese male patient in critical care post
a motor-vehicle accident. The patient is 5'10" tall and weighs 275 pounds. The nutrition
goal is for hypocaloric feeding. What is this patient's energy requirement using 22
kcal/kg IBW?
a) 1500 kcal
b) 1660 kcal
c) 1830 kcal
d) 2750 kcal CORRECT ANSWERS b) 1660 kcal
Which of the following is the most appropriate tool to measure height in a 22-month-old
child who is ambulatory?
a) stadiometer
b) demi-span
c) knee height
d) recumbent board CORRECT ANSWERS d) recumbent board
An elderly patient has developed a stage 2 pressure ulcer. Her current weight is 145
pounds. She has a good appetite and has no difficulty preparing or eating food. What is
the best protein recommendation for this patient?
a) 65 g pro
b) 99 g pro
c) 145 g pro
d) 165 g pro CORRECT ANSWERS b) 99 g pro
Joseph is a 50-year-old non-obese male in the ICU following severe trauma. He is
currently on a mechanical ventilator. What formula is acceptable for calculating Joseph's
energy needs?
a) 22-25 kcal/kg IBW
b) PSU 2003B
c) PSU 2010
d) 35-45 kcal/kg CORRECT ANSWERS b) PSU 2003B
Clinical Solved Correctly To Score A+
2025
Critical readers of peer-reviewed research focus their attention on which sections of the
research article:
a) abstract and discussion
b) introductions and methods
c) methods and results
d) results and discussion CORRECT ANSWERS c) methods and results
True or False: Analytical research like a randomized controlled trial shows strong
associations among variables or establishes cause and effect relationships.
a) True
b) False CORRECT ANSWERS a) True
A study was conducted to evaluate the impact of eating fruits and vegetables on
developing cervical cancer. Cases were American Indian women with biopsy proven
cervical lesions. Controls were American Indian women from the same clinics with no
cervical lesions. The highest intake of fruits and vegetables was associated with the
lowest risk of cervical cancer. What type of research does this describe?
a) case control
b) randomized controlled
c) descriptive
d) meta-analysis CORRECT ANSWERS a) case control
Which of the following P values has the highest probability of an observed relationship
that could be caused by chance?
a) 0.80
b) 0.50
c) 0.10
d) 0.05 CORRECT ANSWERS a) 0.80
The methodology of the Evidence Analysis Library includes all of the following except:
a) formula a question
b) gather evidence
c) ignore the quality of a study
d) grade the conclusion CORRECT ANSWERS c) ignore the quality of a study
,A nutrition assessment of a man who has HIV disease reveals the anthropometric and
laboratory values below:
Height: 178 cm
Weight: 52.3 kg
Mid-upper arm circumference: 24 cm
Glucose: 110
Total cholesterol: 220
Triglycerides: 165
CD4 count: 500
a) weight
b) hyperglycemia
c) hypertriglyceridemia
d) decreased CD4 count CORRECT ANSWERS a) weight
Indicators of malnutrition risk include all of the following except:
a) dysphagia
b) excessive alcohol intake
c) weight loss of 5% in 6 months
d) septicemia CORRECT ANSWERS c) weight loss of 5% in 6 months
Based on potential for nutrition risk, which patient should the dietitian see first?
a) 65 y/o female with a fractured hip, post-operative, on a regular diet
b) 24 y/o male with a fractured mandible, pre-operative, on clear liquids
c) 71 y/o female post ischemic stroke, stable condition, on a pureed diet
d) 28 y/o male post-surgery for an abdominal gunshot wound, ileus, NPO CORRECT
ANSWERS d) 28 y/o male post-surgery for an abdominal gunshot wound, ileus, NPO
Based on potential for nutrition risk, which patient should the dietitian see first?
a) 130-pound female with a 5 pound weight loss in the last month
b) 130-pound female with a 12 pound weight loss in the last 6 months
c) 230-pound male with a 12 pound weight loss in the last month
d) 230-pound male with a 20 pound weight loss in the last 6 months CORRECT
ANSWERS c) 230-pound male with a 12 pound weight loss in the last month
Which of the following would be most helpful to palpate during a NFPE to identify
subcutaneous fat loss?
a) temporalis
b) triceps
c) scapula
d) calves CORRECT ANSWERS b) triceps
, What is being assessed during a NFPE when examining the patient's clavicle, scapula,
and dorsal interosseous?
a) muscle wasting
b) subcutaneous fat loss
c) nutrient deficiencies
d) fluid accumulation CORRECT ANSWERS a) muscle wasting
The dietitian is determining calorie needs for an obese male patient in critical care post
a motor-vehicle accident. The patient is 5'10" tall and weighs 275 pounds. The nutrition
goal is for hypocaloric feeding. What is this patient's energy requirement using 22
kcal/kg IBW?
a) 1500 kcal
b) 1660 kcal
c) 1830 kcal
d) 2750 kcal CORRECT ANSWERS b) 1660 kcal
Which of the following is the most appropriate tool to measure height in a 22-month-old
child who is ambulatory?
a) stadiometer
b) demi-span
c) knee height
d) recumbent board CORRECT ANSWERS d) recumbent board
An elderly patient has developed a stage 2 pressure ulcer. Her current weight is 145
pounds. She has a good appetite and has no difficulty preparing or eating food. What is
the best protein recommendation for this patient?
a) 65 g pro
b) 99 g pro
c) 145 g pro
d) 165 g pro CORRECT ANSWERS b) 99 g pro
Joseph is a 50-year-old non-obese male in the ICU following severe trauma. He is
currently on a mechanical ventilator. What formula is acceptable for calculating Joseph's
energy needs?
a) 22-25 kcal/kg IBW
b) PSU 2003B
c) PSU 2010
d) 35-45 kcal/kg CORRECT ANSWERS b) PSU 2003B
