CDRE - Nutrition Care Practice
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D Too much sodium - correct answer ✔✔ .A dietitian has been asked to review the regular 4
week menu cycle for a 160-bed long term care home. A review indicates on average residents
receive 2000 kCals (8400 kJ), 65 - 80 g protein, 2300 - 3000 mg sodium and 2 litres of fluid daily.
Residents receive 2 snacks. What is the primary issue with this menu?
A Too much protein
B Too much energy
C Too much fluid
D Too much sodium
A Discuss starting high energy, high protein supplements with the resident - correct answer ✔✔
he food service worker reports that one of the residents has been refusing her meals over the
last few days which is unusual for her. Her appetite seems to have diminished although she is
otherwise fine. What should the dietitian do?
A Discuss starting high energy, high protein supplements with the resident
B Wait a few days to see if her intake improves
C Ask the food service staff to give her double portions to encourage her to eat more
D Suggest a multivitamin supplement
C Parenteral nutrition support - correct answer ✔✔ A 23 year-old female has recently been
admitted with acute exacerbation of Chrohn's. She has lost 8 kg in the past month. What
nutrition intervention should the dietitian recommend?
, A Nasogastric enteral nutrition support
B Nasojejunal enteral nutrition support
C Parenteral nutrition support
D Clear fluids with low residue
A Initiate feeding slowly - correct answer ✔✔ The dietitian suspects the patient may be at risk
of refeeding syndrome due to the patient's weight loss and underlying chronic health issue.
What should the dietitian do next?
A Initiate feeding slowly
B Supplement with a high protein/high energy nourishment
C Begin full volume feeds immediately
D Monitor the patient periodically
A Hypokalemia, hypophosphatemia and hypomagnesemia - correct answer ✔✔ Since the
patient is at risk for refeeding syndrome, which electrolytes abnormalities should the dietitian
monitor?
A Hypokalemia, hypophosphatemia and hypomagnesemia
B Hyperkalemia, hyponatremia and hypermagnesemia
C Hypokalemia, hypernatremia and hypermagnesemia
D Hyperkalemia, hypernatremia and hypomagnesemia
B 1100 KCals, 82g protein and 160g carbohydrate - correct answer ✔✔ The patient currently
weighs 55 kg. The daily energy needs for this patient have been assessed as 2200 kCals (9240
KJ) with protein at 82g and carbohydrates at 320g. What should her nutrition support regimen
provide on the first day?
questions and correct answers rated
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D Too much sodium - correct answer ✔✔ .A dietitian has been asked to review the regular 4
week menu cycle for a 160-bed long term care home. A review indicates on average residents
receive 2000 kCals (8400 kJ), 65 - 80 g protein, 2300 - 3000 mg sodium and 2 litres of fluid daily.
Residents receive 2 snacks. What is the primary issue with this menu?
A Too much protein
B Too much energy
C Too much fluid
D Too much sodium
A Discuss starting high energy, high protein supplements with the resident - correct answer ✔✔
he food service worker reports that one of the residents has been refusing her meals over the
last few days which is unusual for her. Her appetite seems to have diminished although she is
otherwise fine. What should the dietitian do?
A Discuss starting high energy, high protein supplements with the resident
B Wait a few days to see if her intake improves
C Ask the food service staff to give her double portions to encourage her to eat more
D Suggest a multivitamin supplement
C Parenteral nutrition support - correct answer ✔✔ A 23 year-old female has recently been
admitted with acute exacerbation of Chrohn's. She has lost 8 kg in the past month. What
nutrition intervention should the dietitian recommend?
, A Nasogastric enteral nutrition support
B Nasojejunal enteral nutrition support
C Parenteral nutrition support
D Clear fluids with low residue
A Initiate feeding slowly - correct answer ✔✔ The dietitian suspects the patient may be at risk
of refeeding syndrome due to the patient's weight loss and underlying chronic health issue.
What should the dietitian do next?
A Initiate feeding slowly
B Supplement with a high protein/high energy nourishment
C Begin full volume feeds immediately
D Monitor the patient periodically
A Hypokalemia, hypophosphatemia and hypomagnesemia - correct answer ✔✔ Since the
patient is at risk for refeeding syndrome, which electrolytes abnormalities should the dietitian
monitor?
A Hypokalemia, hypophosphatemia and hypomagnesemia
B Hyperkalemia, hyponatremia and hypermagnesemia
C Hypokalemia, hypernatremia and hypermagnesemia
D Hyperkalemia, hypernatremia and hypomagnesemia
B 1100 KCals, 82g protein and 160g carbohydrate - correct answer ✔✔ The patient currently
weighs 55 kg. The daily energy needs for this patient have been assessed as 2200 kCals (9240
KJ) with protein at 82g and carbohydrates at 320g. What should her nutrition support regimen
provide on the first day?
