DTR EXAM PRACTICE || 270
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS
The BEST way of adding energy to a protein restricted diet who has renal failure:
a. Margarine
b. Milkshakes
c. Vegetables
d. Hard boiled eggs - ANSWER-a. Margarine
A patient who is following a low sodium diet should avoid:
a. Canned fruit
b. Fresh fruit
c. Tomato based products
d. Milk - ANSWER-c. Tomato based products
The best choice for older adults with smaller energy needs is
a. VIT/MIN supplementation
b. Nutrient dense foods
c. Increase immune functionality
d. Help macular degeneration - ANSWER-b. Nutrient dense foods
Elderly people require a diet of higher nutrient density than younger individuals. Why?
a. Protein needs are higher
b. Kcal needs are lower
c. Fluid needs are higher
d. Vitamin needs are lower - ANSWER-b. Kcal needs are lower
A lactating woman should increase her calorie needs by how many during lactation.
a. 100 kcal
b. 300 kcal
c. 500 kcal
d. 600 kcal - ANSWER-c. 500 kcal
A patient with a broken jaw should be on ____ Diet
a. Clear liquid
b. Soft
c. NPO
d. Mechanical soft - ANSWER-d. Mechanical soft
As the newly hired food service director for a long-term care facility, you are concerned
with costs and portion control. The line cook says he needs to prepare 375-4 oz.
,portions of broccoli. You note broccoli has a waste of 19%. How much broccoli do you
need to purchase considering this information?
a. 94 lbs.
b. 116 lbs.
c. 266 lbs.
d. 460 lbs. - ANSWER-b. 116 lbs
The most appropriate diet plan for a person who has GERD would be:
a. Small meals high in fluids
b. Small meals low in fat
c. Large meals high in fluids
d. Large meals high in fat - ANSWER-b. Small meals low in fat
Twenty-five people report nausea, vomiting, and abdominal cramping 24 hours after
eating a chicken salad. The source?
a. Clostridium perfringens
b. Salmonella
c. Botulism
d. MRSA - ANSWER-b. Salmonella
The moving average method is used to smooth the randomness of the data. The
dietitian averages the data from April, May, June, and July to determine the number of
soy burgers needed for August. To find number of soy patties for Sept:
a. Add data from Aug and delete data from April
b. Delete data from April only
c. Delete August and June only
d. Add a leap year - ANSWER-a. Add data from Aug and delete data from April
Which one of the dietary components cannot be used to synthesize and store energy?
a. Lactose
b. Animal fats
c. Wheat starch
d. Plant Protein - ANSWER-b. Animal fats
The enzyme that breaks up starch in the mouth:
a. CHO
b. Lipase
c. Salivary Amylase
d. Secretin - ANSWER-c. Salivary Amylase
On any supermarket product box what must be on it regarding minerals?
a. Calcium and iron
b. Calcium and magnesium
c. Iron and potassium
d. Iron and Zinc - ANSWER-a. Calcium and iron
,A patient has an HIV-related gastrointestinal tract infection. To manage diarrhea, the
RD/DTR would recommend which of the following types of diet modifications?
a. Low fat, low fiber, no caffeine, lactose-free
b. High-Fat, High Fiber, increased fluid
c. Low carb diet
d. High Carb diet - ANSWER-a. Low fat, low fiber, no caffeine, lactose-free
To promote the healing of pressure ulcers, the RD should increase:
a. Choline, citric acid, phosphorus, and zinc
b. Iodine, ascorbic acid, calciferol, zinc
c. Beta carotene, ascorbic acid, thiamin, and zinc
d. Vitamin B12, zinc and Vitamin D - ANSWER-c. Beta carotene, ascorbic acid, thiamin,
and zinc
Which monosaccharide is found in nature only as part of a disaccharide?
a. Glucose
b. Fructose
c. Maltose
d. Galactose - ANSWER-d. Galactose
Which nutrient has the greatest energy density?
a. Carbohydrate
b. Protein
c. Fat
d. Vitamins - ANSWER-c. Fat
Which of the following factors will likely have the most significant effect in increasing
LDL's?
a. Low saturated fat intake
b. High Saturated fat intake
c. Obesity
d. Low mono-unsaturated fat intake - ANSWER-b. High Saturated fat intake
The nutritional result of adding baking soda to cooking cabbage is that.
a. More B12 is induced
b. Less Zinc is induced
c. Vitamin C is destroyed
d. Vitamin C is added - ANSWER-c. Vitamin C is destroyed
The combination of monoamine-oxidase and tyramine-containing foods may cause
dangerous increases in a patient's:
a. Blood sugars
b. Blood Pressure
c. Oxidative Stress
d. Hormones - ANSWER-b. Blood Pressure
, The daily value for sodium listed on food labels is how many mg?
a. 3000mg/day
b. 198mg/day
c. 2000mg/day
d. 2400mg/day - ANSWER-d. 2400mg/day
The average amount of dietary fiber stated in grams consumed by Americans is.
a. 10-15g
b. 20-25g
c. 30-35g
d. 40-45g - ANSWER-a. 10-15g
What is the major energy carrier in most cells?
a. ATP
b. Glucose
c. Pyruvate
d. Kcal - ANSWER-a. ATP
What % of an adult's body is water?
a. 90%
b. 60%
c. 30%
d. 20% - ANSWER-b. 60%
The chemical digestion of fat takes place
a. Mouth
b. Stomach
c. Small Intestine
d. Gall Bladder - ANSWER-c. Small Intestine
An elderly patient has a stage II decubiti pressure ulcer on her buttock. She should
increase intake of:
a. Margarine, butter, and vegetable oils
b. Broccoli, green beans, and spinach
c. Milk, beef, fish, poultry
d. Beer and cookies - ANSWER-c. Milk, beef, fish, poultry
What is the food cost %? Food costs: $1200. Sales: $3000
a. 35%
b. 38%
c. 40%
d. 50% - ANSWER-c. 40%
When a product is labeled as an excellent source of a nutrient, it must contain at least
what % of the daily value?
a. 30%
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS
The BEST way of adding energy to a protein restricted diet who has renal failure:
a. Margarine
b. Milkshakes
c. Vegetables
d. Hard boiled eggs - ANSWER-a. Margarine
A patient who is following a low sodium diet should avoid:
a. Canned fruit
b. Fresh fruit
c. Tomato based products
d. Milk - ANSWER-c. Tomato based products
The best choice for older adults with smaller energy needs is
a. VIT/MIN supplementation
b. Nutrient dense foods
c. Increase immune functionality
d. Help macular degeneration - ANSWER-b. Nutrient dense foods
Elderly people require a diet of higher nutrient density than younger individuals. Why?
a. Protein needs are higher
b. Kcal needs are lower
c. Fluid needs are higher
d. Vitamin needs are lower - ANSWER-b. Kcal needs are lower
A lactating woman should increase her calorie needs by how many during lactation.
a. 100 kcal
b. 300 kcal
c. 500 kcal
d. 600 kcal - ANSWER-c. 500 kcal
A patient with a broken jaw should be on ____ Diet
a. Clear liquid
b. Soft
c. NPO
d. Mechanical soft - ANSWER-d. Mechanical soft
As the newly hired food service director for a long-term care facility, you are concerned
with costs and portion control. The line cook says he needs to prepare 375-4 oz.
,portions of broccoli. You note broccoli has a waste of 19%. How much broccoli do you
need to purchase considering this information?
a. 94 lbs.
b. 116 lbs.
c. 266 lbs.
d. 460 lbs. - ANSWER-b. 116 lbs
The most appropriate diet plan for a person who has GERD would be:
a. Small meals high in fluids
b. Small meals low in fat
c. Large meals high in fluids
d. Large meals high in fat - ANSWER-b. Small meals low in fat
Twenty-five people report nausea, vomiting, and abdominal cramping 24 hours after
eating a chicken salad. The source?
a. Clostridium perfringens
b. Salmonella
c. Botulism
d. MRSA - ANSWER-b. Salmonella
The moving average method is used to smooth the randomness of the data. The
dietitian averages the data from April, May, June, and July to determine the number of
soy burgers needed for August. To find number of soy patties for Sept:
a. Add data from Aug and delete data from April
b. Delete data from April only
c. Delete August and June only
d. Add a leap year - ANSWER-a. Add data from Aug and delete data from April
Which one of the dietary components cannot be used to synthesize and store energy?
a. Lactose
b. Animal fats
c. Wheat starch
d. Plant Protein - ANSWER-b. Animal fats
The enzyme that breaks up starch in the mouth:
a. CHO
b. Lipase
c. Salivary Amylase
d. Secretin - ANSWER-c. Salivary Amylase
On any supermarket product box what must be on it regarding minerals?
a. Calcium and iron
b. Calcium and magnesium
c. Iron and potassium
d. Iron and Zinc - ANSWER-a. Calcium and iron
,A patient has an HIV-related gastrointestinal tract infection. To manage diarrhea, the
RD/DTR would recommend which of the following types of diet modifications?
a. Low fat, low fiber, no caffeine, lactose-free
b. High-Fat, High Fiber, increased fluid
c. Low carb diet
d. High Carb diet - ANSWER-a. Low fat, low fiber, no caffeine, lactose-free
To promote the healing of pressure ulcers, the RD should increase:
a. Choline, citric acid, phosphorus, and zinc
b. Iodine, ascorbic acid, calciferol, zinc
c. Beta carotene, ascorbic acid, thiamin, and zinc
d. Vitamin B12, zinc and Vitamin D - ANSWER-c. Beta carotene, ascorbic acid, thiamin,
and zinc
Which monosaccharide is found in nature only as part of a disaccharide?
a. Glucose
b. Fructose
c. Maltose
d. Galactose - ANSWER-d. Galactose
Which nutrient has the greatest energy density?
a. Carbohydrate
b. Protein
c. Fat
d. Vitamins - ANSWER-c. Fat
Which of the following factors will likely have the most significant effect in increasing
LDL's?
a. Low saturated fat intake
b. High Saturated fat intake
c. Obesity
d. Low mono-unsaturated fat intake - ANSWER-b. High Saturated fat intake
The nutritional result of adding baking soda to cooking cabbage is that.
a. More B12 is induced
b. Less Zinc is induced
c. Vitamin C is destroyed
d. Vitamin C is added - ANSWER-c. Vitamin C is destroyed
The combination of monoamine-oxidase and tyramine-containing foods may cause
dangerous increases in a patient's:
a. Blood sugars
b. Blood Pressure
c. Oxidative Stress
d. Hormones - ANSWER-b. Blood Pressure
, The daily value for sodium listed on food labels is how many mg?
a. 3000mg/day
b. 198mg/day
c. 2000mg/day
d. 2400mg/day - ANSWER-d. 2400mg/day
The average amount of dietary fiber stated in grams consumed by Americans is.
a. 10-15g
b. 20-25g
c. 30-35g
d. 40-45g - ANSWER-a. 10-15g
What is the major energy carrier in most cells?
a. ATP
b. Glucose
c. Pyruvate
d. Kcal - ANSWER-a. ATP
What % of an adult's body is water?
a. 90%
b. 60%
c. 30%
d. 20% - ANSWER-b. 60%
The chemical digestion of fat takes place
a. Mouth
b. Stomach
c. Small Intestine
d. Gall Bladder - ANSWER-c. Small Intestine
An elderly patient has a stage II decubiti pressure ulcer on her buttock. She should
increase intake of:
a. Margarine, butter, and vegetable oils
b. Broccoli, green beans, and spinach
c. Milk, beef, fish, poultry
d. Beer and cookies - ANSWER-c. Milk, beef, fish, poultry
What is the food cost %? Food costs: $1200. Sales: $3000
a. 35%
b. 38%
c. 40%
d. 50% - ANSWER-c. 40%
When a product is labeled as an excellent source of a nutrient, it must contain at least
what % of the daily value?
a. 30%
