CSOWM EXAM QUESTIONS & WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS
Question 1
A defining characteristic of the appropriateness of bariatric for someone under the age of 18
years is:
a) Growth has stopped, tested through growth plate closure
b) The teenager has tried multiple diets unsuccessfully
c) A 12 year-old has tried a weight loss program for 6 months
d) Their parents want them to have the surgery
Correct Answer
a) Growth has stopped, tested through growth plate closure
Question 2
Physical activity recommendations for a toddler include:
a) General movement that the child enjoys
b) At least 60 minutes of organized activity daily
c) A toddler does not need exercise
d) Targeted muscle-strengthening activities 3x/week
Correct Answer
a) General movement that the child enjoys
Question 3
Daily intake of which of the following should raise concerns about potential eating disorder:
a) Macronutrient and micronutrient supplement
b) Fiber supplement
c) Caffeine supplements
d) Laxatives
Correct Answer
d) Laxatives
Question 4
Nutrition Assessment includes all of the following except:
a) cultural preferences
,b) Attitude and behaviors related to food
c) Determination of intake compared to reference values
d) Depression Screening
Correct Answer
d) Depression Screening
Question 5
Patients with obesity are at risk for which of the following micronutrients?
a) Vitamin B12, folate, D, Zinc, Iron
b) Vitamins A,E,D,K
c) Vitamin B12, B1, B6, and D
d) They are not at risk because patients with obesity are over nourished
Correct Answer
a) Vitamins B12, folate, D, zinc and iron
Question 6
Ms. B leaves you a message that she has been admitted to the hospital for nausea and
vomiting, she states that the in- patient dietitian told her she was drinking and eating too fast.
You recommend to the inpatient dietitian and to the surgeon that they speak to the patient's
providers to:
a) test the Pt's Vitamin B1 status and ensure that the IV solution contains 100 mg of thiamine
b) Provide the patient with as much fluids as she can consume
b) The inpatient dietitian knows the risks and what to do
d) Set up an appointment upon the Pt's discharge with you
Correct Answer
a) Test the patient's Vitamin B1 status and ensure that the IV solution contains 100 mg of
thiamine.
Question 7
Frequent self0weighing has been found to be related to enhanced weight loss. Ideally,
frequency of self-weighing should be
,a) daily
b) weekly
c) At least once a week, but not more than once a day
d) monthly
Correct Answer
c) At least once a week, but not more than once a day
Question 8
Very Low Calorie Diets (VLCD) are diets are:
a) More effective in long=term weight loss than low-calorie diets
b) Adequate in carbohydrates, protein, and fat
c) Completely beverage based
d) 800 calories or less
Correct Answer
d) 800 calories or less
Question 9
A patient who had a Gastric Bypass Surgery comes to see you 8 years after her surgery. She
states she is embarrassed to go back to her Surgical Center as she has gained 50 lbs. of the
120 lbs. she had lost. What do you do?
a) reassure the patient that weight regain after surgery is not uncommon and perform a
nutrition assessment, identify lifestyle factors that may be contributing to her weight gain;
assign a nutrition diagnosis and set up goals for her to follow-up
b) giver her a 1200 calorie low carb diet
c) recommend her Primary Care Provider evaluate her post-op nutrition labs
d) A and C
Correct Answer
d) A and C
Question 10
The definition for overweight in the pediatric patient is:
a) Waist circumference > 35 inches
, b) chubby cheeks
c) BMI for age and gender 85th-94th percentile
d) BMI for age and gender >95th percentile
Correct Answer
c) BMI for age and gender 85th-94th percentile
Question 11
Prep for a teenager who has had bariatric surgery differs from an adult in that:
a) School personnel (e.g. teachers, nurse) must be notified of special requirements.
b) School calendar and missed class time may affect preferred surgery time.
c) Parents or caregivers must attend educational meetings prior to surgery.
d) All of the above.
Correct Answer
d) All of the above.
Question 12
The prominent forms of screen time include:
a) TV
b) Video games
c) Cell phones
d) All of the above
Correct Answer
d) All of the above
Question 13
Weight loss is primarily dependent on:
a) Calorie restriction
b) Macronutrient composition of diet
c) Nutrient content of the diet
d) Exercise
Correct Answer
a) Calorie restriction
Question 1
A defining characteristic of the appropriateness of bariatric for someone under the age of 18
years is:
a) Growth has stopped, tested through growth plate closure
b) The teenager has tried multiple diets unsuccessfully
c) A 12 year-old has tried a weight loss program for 6 months
d) Their parents want them to have the surgery
Correct Answer
a) Growth has stopped, tested through growth plate closure
Question 2
Physical activity recommendations for a toddler include:
a) General movement that the child enjoys
b) At least 60 minutes of organized activity daily
c) A toddler does not need exercise
d) Targeted muscle-strengthening activities 3x/week
Correct Answer
a) General movement that the child enjoys
Question 3
Daily intake of which of the following should raise concerns about potential eating disorder:
a) Macronutrient and micronutrient supplement
b) Fiber supplement
c) Caffeine supplements
d) Laxatives
Correct Answer
d) Laxatives
Question 4
Nutrition Assessment includes all of the following except:
a) cultural preferences
,b) Attitude and behaviors related to food
c) Determination of intake compared to reference values
d) Depression Screening
Correct Answer
d) Depression Screening
Question 5
Patients with obesity are at risk for which of the following micronutrients?
a) Vitamin B12, folate, D, Zinc, Iron
b) Vitamins A,E,D,K
c) Vitamin B12, B1, B6, and D
d) They are not at risk because patients with obesity are over nourished
Correct Answer
a) Vitamins B12, folate, D, zinc and iron
Question 6
Ms. B leaves you a message that she has been admitted to the hospital for nausea and
vomiting, she states that the in- patient dietitian told her she was drinking and eating too fast.
You recommend to the inpatient dietitian and to the surgeon that they speak to the patient's
providers to:
a) test the Pt's Vitamin B1 status and ensure that the IV solution contains 100 mg of thiamine
b) Provide the patient with as much fluids as she can consume
b) The inpatient dietitian knows the risks and what to do
d) Set up an appointment upon the Pt's discharge with you
Correct Answer
a) Test the patient's Vitamin B1 status and ensure that the IV solution contains 100 mg of
thiamine.
Question 7
Frequent self0weighing has been found to be related to enhanced weight loss. Ideally,
frequency of self-weighing should be
,a) daily
b) weekly
c) At least once a week, but not more than once a day
d) monthly
Correct Answer
c) At least once a week, but not more than once a day
Question 8
Very Low Calorie Diets (VLCD) are diets are:
a) More effective in long=term weight loss than low-calorie diets
b) Adequate in carbohydrates, protein, and fat
c) Completely beverage based
d) 800 calories or less
Correct Answer
d) 800 calories or less
Question 9
A patient who had a Gastric Bypass Surgery comes to see you 8 years after her surgery. She
states she is embarrassed to go back to her Surgical Center as she has gained 50 lbs. of the
120 lbs. she had lost. What do you do?
a) reassure the patient that weight regain after surgery is not uncommon and perform a
nutrition assessment, identify lifestyle factors that may be contributing to her weight gain;
assign a nutrition diagnosis and set up goals for her to follow-up
b) giver her a 1200 calorie low carb diet
c) recommend her Primary Care Provider evaluate her post-op nutrition labs
d) A and C
Correct Answer
d) A and C
Question 10
The definition for overweight in the pediatric patient is:
a) Waist circumference > 35 inches
, b) chubby cheeks
c) BMI for age and gender 85th-94th percentile
d) BMI for age and gender >95th percentile
Correct Answer
c) BMI for age and gender 85th-94th percentile
Question 11
Prep for a teenager who has had bariatric surgery differs from an adult in that:
a) School personnel (e.g. teachers, nurse) must be notified of special requirements.
b) School calendar and missed class time may affect preferred surgery time.
c) Parents or caregivers must attend educational meetings prior to surgery.
d) All of the above.
Correct Answer
d) All of the above.
Question 12
The prominent forms of screen time include:
a) TV
b) Video games
c) Cell phones
d) All of the above
Correct Answer
d) All of the above
Question 13
Weight loss is primarily dependent on:
a) Calorie restriction
b) Macronutrient composition of diet
c) Nutrient content of the diet
d) Exercise
Correct Answer
a) Calorie restriction
