Board certified gerontological
nutrition EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH ANSWERS.
2010 dietary guidelines for elderly - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅those 65+ and overweight
are to not gain weight and those who are obese should lose weight. Sodium intake of
1500mg, Vit B12 intake or supplementation
Administration on Aging and older Americans Act - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅increase
the number of participants served each year and to target isolated and vulnerable
elderly individuals.
-ability of participant to stay in their home past previous expectations.
-aims to improve nutritional intake of elderly adults who receive home delivered or
congregate meals.
Adult protective services funding - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅administered
independently by state and is financed through state and local funds
Adult Treatment Panel III ATPIII - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅target individuals who have
multiple cardiac risk factors. encourages therapeutic lifestyle changes TLC.
Advanced directives - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅legal document that include the living
will and POA in order to provide guidance for making medical decision. Specify wishes
regarding TF, hydration and end of life interventions
Age related risk for DM - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅reduction in pancreatic beta cell
function, obesity, limited physical activity, changes in body composition, increased leptin
levels.
AI - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅benchmark intake for nutrients without an RDA
established.
CACFP reimbursement requirements - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅lunch must have 1 cup
of milk, 2 cups of fruit/vegetables, 1 serving of grain, and 1 meat or meat alternative.
-depends on the # of free and reduced cost meals provided.
Cardiac cachexia contributions and considerations - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅Starvation seen in 50% of individuals with moderate to severe CHF. Sig.
loss of LBM which includes cardiac muscle. small frequent meals are recommended.
, Category 1 cardiac risk - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅individual already has heart disease,
DM and other risk factors. LDL goal is <100mg/dl. Put on drug therapy immediately.
Category 2 cardiac risk - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅second highest risk, LDL greater
than 130mg/dl, may need drug therapy
Category 3 cardiac risk - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅moderate risk with LDL >160. drugs
are initiated immediately
Category 4 cardiac risk - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅low to moderate risk, LDL >160 after
3 months of TLC would need drug therapy
CHF contributors and consideration for elderly - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Incidence
increase with age and substantially so after 75 r/t changes in cardiac function and valve
disease.
Child and Adult Care Food Program CACFP - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅federal
program sponsored by USDA and administered at the state level. Reimburses centers
that provide meals to elderly and functionally impaired. Such as adult day care and non-
profit organizations.
Consideration when developing education materials - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅Designed simply with sharp contrast
large font, margins and line spacing
Use plain language
Message should be limited for 4 ideas with specific actions
Continuum of care definition - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅coordinated care that involves
diagnosis and treatment, and rehab, supportive and maintenance services that address
the needs of elderly adults.
Coverage of medicare part A - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Cost of hospitalization and
SNF. -room, board, labs, meds, supplies. Does not pay for TB, private rooms. covers
HHA and medical equipment
Coverage of Medicare part B - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Payment of outpatient services
such as doctor visits, therapy and medical equipment. preventative care- flu shots,
mammograms. Will cover HHA if they do not have medicare A.
Criteria for Kwashiorkor malnutrition - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Weight <90% of
standard, abdominal edema and severe protein calorie malnutrition
Criteria for marasmus - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅weight <80% of standard, weakness,
lethargy.
nutrition EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH ANSWERS.
2010 dietary guidelines for elderly - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅those 65+ and overweight
are to not gain weight and those who are obese should lose weight. Sodium intake of
1500mg, Vit B12 intake or supplementation
Administration on Aging and older Americans Act - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅increase
the number of participants served each year and to target isolated and vulnerable
elderly individuals.
-ability of participant to stay in their home past previous expectations.
-aims to improve nutritional intake of elderly adults who receive home delivered or
congregate meals.
Adult protective services funding - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅administered
independently by state and is financed through state and local funds
Adult Treatment Panel III ATPIII - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅target individuals who have
multiple cardiac risk factors. encourages therapeutic lifestyle changes TLC.
Advanced directives - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅legal document that include the living
will and POA in order to provide guidance for making medical decision. Specify wishes
regarding TF, hydration and end of life interventions
Age related risk for DM - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅reduction in pancreatic beta cell
function, obesity, limited physical activity, changes in body composition, increased leptin
levels.
AI - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅benchmark intake for nutrients without an RDA
established.
CACFP reimbursement requirements - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅lunch must have 1 cup
of milk, 2 cups of fruit/vegetables, 1 serving of grain, and 1 meat or meat alternative.
-depends on the # of free and reduced cost meals provided.
Cardiac cachexia contributions and considerations - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅Starvation seen in 50% of individuals with moderate to severe CHF. Sig.
loss of LBM which includes cardiac muscle. small frequent meals are recommended.
, Category 1 cardiac risk - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅individual already has heart disease,
DM and other risk factors. LDL goal is <100mg/dl. Put on drug therapy immediately.
Category 2 cardiac risk - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅second highest risk, LDL greater
than 130mg/dl, may need drug therapy
Category 3 cardiac risk - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅moderate risk with LDL >160. drugs
are initiated immediately
Category 4 cardiac risk - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅low to moderate risk, LDL >160 after
3 months of TLC would need drug therapy
CHF contributors and consideration for elderly - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Incidence
increase with age and substantially so after 75 r/t changes in cardiac function and valve
disease.
Child and Adult Care Food Program CACFP - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅federal
program sponsored by USDA and administered at the state level. Reimburses centers
that provide meals to elderly and functionally impaired. Such as adult day care and non-
profit organizations.
Consideration when developing education materials - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅Designed simply with sharp contrast
large font, margins and line spacing
Use plain language
Message should be limited for 4 ideas with specific actions
Continuum of care definition - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅coordinated care that involves
diagnosis and treatment, and rehab, supportive and maintenance services that address
the needs of elderly adults.
Coverage of medicare part A - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Cost of hospitalization and
SNF. -room, board, labs, meds, supplies. Does not pay for TB, private rooms. covers
HHA and medical equipment
Coverage of Medicare part B - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Payment of outpatient services
such as doctor visits, therapy and medical equipment. preventative care- flu shots,
mammograms. Will cover HHA if they do not have medicare A.
Criteria for Kwashiorkor malnutrition - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Weight <90% of
standard, abdominal edema and severe protein calorie malnutrition
Criteria for marasmus - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅weight <80% of standard, weakness,
lethargy.
