CDM PRACTICE TEST QUESTIONS | WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS 2025/26.
A client weighs 162 pounds today. One month ago, the client weighed 174 pounds. The percent of
weight change is: - (ANSWER)7%
The section of the minimum data set (MDS) that contains the most nutrition information is designated
as: - (ANSWER)section K
Which of the following questions would be most appropriate to ask when taking a diet history? -
(ANSWER)When do you usually eat
Which of the following instruments would not be used for a diet history? - (ANSWER)caliper
The nutrition screening indicators are often categorized as A B C D. What does the D represent? -
(ANSWER)Diet history
A decreased intake of 250 to 300 calories per day may result in a loss of approximately one pound of
body fat within how many days? - (ANSWER)12 days
If a diet provides 36 grams of fat and a total of 1800 calories, the percentage of calories form fat is: -
(ANSWER)18%
How many milliliters of juice are equivalent to 1/2 cup? - (ANSWER)120
The purpose of the certified dietary manager's role in care planning is not to? - (ANSWER)Monitor the
clients daily weight
The best menu change for a client on a low-sodium (Na) diet would be: - (ANSWER)substitute roast beef
for baked ham
A client who is diagnosed with diverticulitis should avoid which of the following foods? - (ANSWER)Bran
flakes
The initial diet order is located in what section of the clients medical chart? - (ANSWER)Physicians orders
, CDM PRACTICE TEST QUESTIONS | WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS 2025/26.
What is the first step to take when a client requests a food not on their diet? - (ANSWER)Meet with the
client to review their diet
How would a two gram sodium diet appear on a diet order? - (ANSWER)2 gr NA
A malnutrition problem may be suggested if what percent of weight loss occurs in one month? -
(ANSWER)5%
Which of the following is an appropriate diet change for a client with low hemoglobin level and low
hematocrit value? - (ANSWER)add a fortified cereal
Which of the following interventions would be appropriate for a goal that states, client will increase
weight by a least five pounds within 90 days? - (ANSWER)supplement as ordered
When a food shortage occurs, substitutes offered should be of a similar: - (ANSWER)nutritive value
If a client does not select enough food from the selective menu, what should the CDM do? -
(ANSWER)encourage the client to add a choice
A client with diabetes who is about to be discharged from the hospital should be given a copy of: -
(ANSWER)the diet history
The CDM is preparing for an inservice about changes in cardiac diets. What organization would provide
the best information? - (ANSWER)American Heart Association
When planning a diet instruction, the CDM should first: - (ANSWER)Review the diet history
What is the most important teaching material the CDM can provide to an english speaking chinese client
on a diabetic diet based on exchange lists? - (ANSWER)A meal pattern with appropriate food
preferences
A client weighs 162 pounds today. One month ago, the client weighed 174 pounds. The percent of
weight change is: - (ANSWER)7%
The section of the minimum data set (MDS) that contains the most nutrition information is designated
as: - (ANSWER)section K
Which of the following questions would be most appropriate to ask when taking a diet history? -
(ANSWER)When do you usually eat
Which of the following instruments would not be used for a diet history? - (ANSWER)caliper
The nutrition screening indicators are often categorized as A B C D. What does the D represent? -
(ANSWER)Diet history
A decreased intake of 250 to 300 calories per day may result in a loss of approximately one pound of
body fat within how many days? - (ANSWER)12 days
If a diet provides 36 grams of fat and a total of 1800 calories, the percentage of calories form fat is: -
(ANSWER)18%
How many milliliters of juice are equivalent to 1/2 cup? - (ANSWER)120
The purpose of the certified dietary manager's role in care planning is not to? - (ANSWER)Monitor the
clients daily weight
The best menu change for a client on a low-sodium (Na) diet would be: - (ANSWER)substitute roast beef
for baked ham
A client who is diagnosed with diverticulitis should avoid which of the following foods? - (ANSWER)Bran
flakes
The initial diet order is located in what section of the clients medical chart? - (ANSWER)Physicians orders
, CDM PRACTICE TEST QUESTIONS | WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS 2025/26.
What is the first step to take when a client requests a food not on their diet? - (ANSWER)Meet with the
client to review their diet
How would a two gram sodium diet appear on a diet order? - (ANSWER)2 gr NA
A malnutrition problem may be suggested if what percent of weight loss occurs in one month? -
(ANSWER)5%
Which of the following is an appropriate diet change for a client with low hemoglobin level and low
hematocrit value? - (ANSWER)add a fortified cereal
Which of the following interventions would be appropriate for a goal that states, client will increase
weight by a least five pounds within 90 days? - (ANSWER)supplement as ordered
When a food shortage occurs, substitutes offered should be of a similar: - (ANSWER)nutritive value
If a client does not select enough food from the selective menu, what should the CDM do? -
(ANSWER)encourage the client to add a choice
A client with diabetes who is about to be discharged from the hospital should be given a copy of: -
(ANSWER)the diet history
The CDM is preparing for an inservice about changes in cardiac diets. What organization would provide
the best information? - (ANSWER)American Heart Association
When planning a diet instruction, the CDM should first: - (ANSWER)Review the diet history
What is the most important teaching material the CDM can provide to an english speaking chinese client
on a diabetic diet based on exchange lists? - (ANSWER)A meal pattern with appropriate food
preferences
