CDR Practice Exam 1 Questions and
Answers42
During which phase of the Nutrition care process does implementation take place?
a. nutrition assessment
b. nutrition dx
c. nutrition intervention
d. nutrition monitoring and evaluation - ANSWERS -C-> During nutrition intervention the
dietitian plus his/her plan into practice and implements the strategies
You notice that blood levels are becoming acidic in a pt on a ventilator. This condition is known
as which of the following?
a. respiratory acidosis
b. respiratory alkalosis
c. metabolic acidosis
d. metabolic alkalosis - ANSWERS -A-> respiratory acidosis has likely resulted from inefficient
breathing causing a build-up of carbon dioxide. Metabolic acidosis also results in a decreased
ph, but metabolic acidosis is involved with kidney function.
The act of trying to prevent bioterrorism that may occur through food supply contamination is
known as which of the following?
a. food safety
b. supply safety
c. food defense
d. supply defense - ANSWERS -C-> Preventative measures and training to prevent bioterrorism
as related to food, is known as food defense
,Which of the following would NOT be found on a clear liquid diet?
a. tea
b. apple juice
c. orange juice
d. ice pops - ANSWERS -C-> OJ would generally not be found on a clear diet- a clear diet can
include fruit juices such as apple juice but it excluded juices with pulp such as OJ
A commissary food product system will require which of the following?
a. a large kitchen
b. a large dining area
c. limited storage
d. specialized equipment - ANSWERS -A-> A commissary system will require a large kitchen.
Large quantities of food are being prepared on-site and transported to satellite locations for
servings
What is the stored form of glucose?
a. glycogen
b. sucrose
c. myoglobin
d. monosaccharide - ANSWERS -A->Glycogen is the stored form of glucose and is classified as a
polysaccharide.
Sucrose is a disaccharide sugar.
Monosaccharides are a class of sugar, but not the stored form of glucose.
Myoglobin is not a sugar.
,Which of the following is the minimum for wet diapers and stools expected daily for a properly
fed breastfed infant?
a. 4 wet and 2 stools
b. 5 wet and 3 stools
c. 8 wet and 4 stools
d. 10 wet and 7 stools - ANSWERS -B-> Breastfed infants are expected to have at least 5 wet
diapers and 3 stools per day.
Monitoring the number of wet diapers and stools provides an indication of adequate intake.
Typically, breastfed infants have more stools than formula-fed infants
Registered dietitians must adhere to which of the following to avoid losing their credentials?
a. code of ethics
b. ethics and morality clause
c. standards of professional conduct
d. performance standards - ANSWERS -A-> Like many professional organization, the Academy of
Nutrition and Dietetics has a Code of Ethics that must be followed by professionals within the
organization
Which of the following is the appropriate first step in dealing with food recall at your
foodservice organization?
a. communicating within the organization?
b. determining if food was served to the public?
c. communicating with the public?
d. providing a press release? - ANSWERS -A-> Details of the recall need to first be communicated
throughout the organization, including any satellite sites. Once everyone has the appropriate
information, it can be determined whether any food was actually served to the public. If so,
then the public should be notified if there is any danger.
, How does Crohn's Disease differ from Ulcerative Colitis?
a. Crohn's disease involves inflammation only in the large intestine
b. Ulcerative Colitis involves inflammation only in the large intestine
c. Weight loss is common with Crohn's disease but not with Ulcerative Colitis
d. Absorption is affected in Ulcerative Colitis but not in Crohn's disease - ANSWERS -B->
Ulcerative Colitis involved inflammation of the large intestines
Crohn's disease may involve inflammation in any part of the digestive tract.
In both absorption is affected and weight loss is a concern
What type of sugar is created from the hydrolysis of sucrose?
a. granulated table sugar
b. raw sugar
c. invert sugar
d. corn sugar - ANSWERS -C-> Invert sugar is created from the breakdown of sucrose in water to
form a mixture of glucose and fructose; invert sugars are often used in syrups.
Sucrose is used to form granulated table sugar.
Neither raw sugar or corn sugar are formed from a combination of two or more sugars
You have a 23 year old female pt with a BMI of 16 along with reported recent weight loss. She
appears very well educated and focused on nutrition; she also exercises intensely. Upon physical
examination you notice the patient appears thin with lanugo hair on the skin. What do you
suspect?
a. anorexia nervosa
Answers42
During which phase of the Nutrition care process does implementation take place?
a. nutrition assessment
b. nutrition dx
c. nutrition intervention
d. nutrition monitoring and evaluation - ANSWERS -C-> During nutrition intervention the
dietitian plus his/her plan into practice and implements the strategies
You notice that blood levels are becoming acidic in a pt on a ventilator. This condition is known
as which of the following?
a. respiratory acidosis
b. respiratory alkalosis
c. metabolic acidosis
d. metabolic alkalosis - ANSWERS -A-> respiratory acidosis has likely resulted from inefficient
breathing causing a build-up of carbon dioxide. Metabolic acidosis also results in a decreased
ph, but metabolic acidosis is involved with kidney function.
The act of trying to prevent bioterrorism that may occur through food supply contamination is
known as which of the following?
a. food safety
b. supply safety
c. food defense
d. supply defense - ANSWERS -C-> Preventative measures and training to prevent bioterrorism
as related to food, is known as food defense
,Which of the following would NOT be found on a clear liquid diet?
a. tea
b. apple juice
c. orange juice
d. ice pops - ANSWERS -C-> OJ would generally not be found on a clear diet- a clear diet can
include fruit juices such as apple juice but it excluded juices with pulp such as OJ
A commissary food product system will require which of the following?
a. a large kitchen
b. a large dining area
c. limited storage
d. specialized equipment - ANSWERS -A-> A commissary system will require a large kitchen.
Large quantities of food are being prepared on-site and transported to satellite locations for
servings
What is the stored form of glucose?
a. glycogen
b. sucrose
c. myoglobin
d. monosaccharide - ANSWERS -A->Glycogen is the stored form of glucose and is classified as a
polysaccharide.
Sucrose is a disaccharide sugar.
Monosaccharides are a class of sugar, but not the stored form of glucose.
Myoglobin is not a sugar.
,Which of the following is the minimum for wet diapers and stools expected daily for a properly
fed breastfed infant?
a. 4 wet and 2 stools
b. 5 wet and 3 stools
c. 8 wet and 4 stools
d. 10 wet and 7 stools - ANSWERS -B-> Breastfed infants are expected to have at least 5 wet
diapers and 3 stools per day.
Monitoring the number of wet diapers and stools provides an indication of adequate intake.
Typically, breastfed infants have more stools than formula-fed infants
Registered dietitians must adhere to which of the following to avoid losing their credentials?
a. code of ethics
b. ethics and morality clause
c. standards of professional conduct
d. performance standards - ANSWERS -A-> Like many professional organization, the Academy of
Nutrition and Dietetics has a Code of Ethics that must be followed by professionals within the
organization
Which of the following is the appropriate first step in dealing with food recall at your
foodservice organization?
a. communicating within the organization?
b. determining if food was served to the public?
c. communicating with the public?
d. providing a press release? - ANSWERS -A-> Details of the recall need to first be communicated
throughout the organization, including any satellite sites. Once everyone has the appropriate
information, it can be determined whether any food was actually served to the public. If so,
then the public should be notified if there is any danger.
, How does Crohn's Disease differ from Ulcerative Colitis?
a. Crohn's disease involves inflammation only in the large intestine
b. Ulcerative Colitis involves inflammation only in the large intestine
c. Weight loss is common with Crohn's disease but not with Ulcerative Colitis
d. Absorption is affected in Ulcerative Colitis but not in Crohn's disease - ANSWERS -B->
Ulcerative Colitis involved inflammation of the large intestines
Crohn's disease may involve inflammation in any part of the digestive tract.
In both absorption is affected and weight loss is a concern
What type of sugar is created from the hydrolysis of sucrose?
a. granulated table sugar
b. raw sugar
c. invert sugar
d. corn sugar - ANSWERS -C-> Invert sugar is created from the breakdown of sucrose in water to
form a mixture of glucose and fructose; invert sugars are often used in syrups.
Sucrose is used to form granulated table sugar.
Neither raw sugar or corn sugar are formed from a combination of two or more sugars
You have a 23 year old female pt with a BMI of 16 along with reported recent weight loss. She
appears very well educated and focused on nutrition; she also exercises intensely. Upon physical
examination you notice the patient appears thin with lanugo hair on the skin. What do you
suspect?
a. anorexia nervosa
