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CDM PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS LATEST VERSION ALREADY A
GRADED WITH EXPERT FEEDBACK | NEW AND
REVISED
On what products would you specify Grade A or AA when ordering? -
..(ANSWER)...Both eggs and butter are graded and specifying at least Grade A or
AA would be the best quality for most foodservice operations.
Endpoint temperature - ..(ANSWER)...Endpoint temperature is the temperature a
food reaches at the end of cooking
ex.: cooking ground beef to 155 degrees for 15 seconds
What does HIPAA protect? - ..(ANSWER)...HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act) is a federal law to protect the privacy of healthcare clients.
The intent is to safeguard client/patient privacy and their information including
client names, diagnoses, and their medical records.
What is the primary objective of a care conference? - ..(ANSWER)...to develop,
with the Interdisciplinary Team and the client, a plan of care that addresses the
multifaceted needs of the client.
What foods are known to promote tooth decay? - ..(ANSWER)...foods that are
high in simple sugars such as sugared cereals, dried fruits, juices and soda.
What does the abbreviation "Na" stand for? - ..(ANSWER)...Na is the abbreviation
for sodium.
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If there were 17,650 meals served this month and the total labor hours were
1,590, what are the meals per labor hour? - ..(ANSWER)...to calculate: divide the
total meals served / total labor hours
17,,590 = 11.1 meals per labor hour
What is a sneeze guard? - ..(ANSWER)...a shield used on a self-service food bars,
salad bars, and display cases
What would be the cost per person for a catered event where the total costs are
$885 and 65 people will be attending? - ..(ANSWER)...to calculate: divide the total
costs / number of clients
$ = $13.62 round up to $13.75 per person
What is the purpose of a performance review? - ..(ANSWER)...-ensures that the
supervisor and employee communicate needs and the supervisor provides
feedback
-identifies need for improvement and growth
-may serve as a formal basis for wage increases
How many total calories would be in a food product with 12 grams of carbs, 3
grams of fat, 2 grams of protein? - ..(ANSWER)...- Carbs: 12 x 4 = 48
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-Fat 3 x9 = 27
-Protein 2 x4 = 8
Total = 83
what federal law protects the privacy of healthcare clients? - ..(ANSWER)...HIPAA -
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
Identify the current government food guidance system used in the United States -
..(ANSWER)...-MyPlate
-Dietary Guidelines for Americans
Assistive Devices - ..(ANSWER)...devices that will assist clients in eating
what are the most common food allergies in the U.S.? - ..(ANSWER)...1. Peanuts
2. Tree Nuts
3. Shellfish
4. Fish
5. Egg
6. Milk
7. Soy
8. Wheat
CDM PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS LATEST VERSION ALREADY A
GRADED WITH EXPERT FEEDBACK | NEW AND
REVISED
On what products would you specify Grade A or AA when ordering? -
..(ANSWER)...Both eggs and butter are graded and specifying at least Grade A or
AA would be the best quality for most foodservice operations.
Endpoint temperature - ..(ANSWER)...Endpoint temperature is the temperature a
food reaches at the end of cooking
ex.: cooking ground beef to 155 degrees for 15 seconds
What does HIPAA protect? - ..(ANSWER)...HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act) is a federal law to protect the privacy of healthcare clients.
The intent is to safeguard client/patient privacy and their information including
client names, diagnoses, and their medical records.
What is the primary objective of a care conference? - ..(ANSWER)...to develop,
with the Interdisciplinary Team and the client, a plan of care that addresses the
multifaceted needs of the client.
What foods are known to promote tooth decay? - ..(ANSWER)...foods that are
high in simple sugars such as sugared cereals, dried fruits, juices and soda.
What does the abbreviation "Na" stand for? - ..(ANSWER)...Na is the abbreviation
for sodium.
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If there were 17,650 meals served this month and the total labor hours were
1,590, what are the meals per labor hour? - ..(ANSWER)...to calculate: divide the
total meals served / total labor hours
17,,590 = 11.1 meals per labor hour
What is a sneeze guard? - ..(ANSWER)...a shield used on a self-service food bars,
salad bars, and display cases
What would be the cost per person for a catered event where the total costs are
$885 and 65 people will be attending? - ..(ANSWER)...to calculate: divide the total
costs / number of clients
$ = $13.62 round up to $13.75 per person
What is the purpose of a performance review? - ..(ANSWER)...-ensures that the
supervisor and employee communicate needs and the supervisor provides
feedback
-identifies need for improvement and growth
-may serve as a formal basis for wage increases
How many total calories would be in a food product with 12 grams of carbs, 3
grams of fat, 2 grams of protein? - ..(ANSWER)...- Carbs: 12 x 4 = 48
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-Fat 3 x9 = 27
-Protein 2 x4 = 8
Total = 83
what federal law protects the privacy of healthcare clients? - ..(ANSWER)...HIPAA -
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
Identify the current government food guidance system used in the United States -
..(ANSWER)...-MyPlate
-Dietary Guidelines for Americans
Assistive Devices - ..(ANSWER)...devices that will assist clients in eating
what are the most common food allergies in the U.S.? - ..(ANSWER)...1. Peanuts
2. Tree Nuts
3. Shellfish
4. Fish
5. Egg
6. Milk
7. Soy
8. Wheat
