RD Exam Questions Topics from
Domain 1-Graded A
Which entity oversees the National School Lunch program? - ANSWER-USDA's Food
and Nutrition Services
The Standards of Professional ________ for dietetics professionals describes in general
terms a competent level of behavior in a professional role - ANSWER-Performance
The Standards of Professional Performance for dietetics practitioners includes which of
the following?
Professional accountability
Nutritional intervention
Nutrition monitoring and evaluation
Nutrition diagnosis - ANSWER-Professional Accountability
Which set of dietary intake values is an estimate of average requirements when
evidence is not available to establish an RDA? - ANSWER-Adequate Intake
The third step in developing one's professional portfolio to maintain status as an RDN or
NDTR include ______ - ANSWER-Developing a learning plan that shows how the
professional will meet established goals
(The steps in developing a professional development portfolio are to (1) reflect on
professional practice to establish professional goals, (2) conduct a learning needs
assessment to identify what you know now and what you need to learn to reach goals,
(3) develop a learning plan that shows how goals will be met, (4) implement learning
plan, and (5) evaluate learning plan outcomes.)
According to CDR's Essential Practice Competencies, graduates of accredited dietetics
programs are required to have knowledge in eight content areas, including physical and
biological sciences, social sciences, research, and: - ANSWER-Communications
Which federal agency is charged with tracking outbreaks of foodborne illness? -
ANSWER-CDC
Which bacteria is anaerobic and poses a threat to the safety of home-canned foods? -
ANSWER-Clostridium botulinum
,After defining the nutrition problem, which of the following is the correct sequence of
steps a community nutritionist should follow in assessing the needs of the community?
-Set the parameters of the assessment, collect data, analyze and interpret the data,
share the findings, and set priorities.
-Set priorities, collect data, set the parameters of the assessment, analyze and interpret
the data, and share the findings.
-Choose a plan of action, collect data, set the parameters of the assessment, share the
findings, and analyze and interpret the data.
-Collect data, analyze and interpret the data, set the parameters, share the findings, and
set the priorities. - ANSWER-Set the parameters of the assessment, collect data,
analyze and interpret the data, share the findings, and set priorities
All of the following statements about patient-centered medical homes are true,
EXCEPT:
-the cost for chronic care is reduced.
-electronic medical records are essential.
-patients are responsible for access to care.
-the team of providers changes as the health care needs differ. - ANSWER-Patients are
responsible for access to care
All of the following statements about the intensive behavioral therapy benefit for obese
Medicare Part B beneficiaries are true, EXCEPT:
-coverage for the benefit is granted only in the primary care setting.
-in order to qualify, the beneficiary's BMI must be >30.
-Continued treatment for obesity is contingent on weight loss assessed at the seventh
month of treatment.
-RDNs may provide the service and bill Medicare using a unique physician identification
number. - ANSWER-RDNs may provide the service and bill Medicare using a unique
physician identification number
Stacey has been asked to complete a formative evaluation of her community nutrition
program designed to encourage more first-time mothers to breastfeed. To do this she
should:
-determine the percentage of first-time mothers who breastfeed as a result of seeing a
motivational DVD during prenatal checkups.
-calculate the increase in the number of first-time mothers who breastfeed after viewing
a motivational DVD during prenatal checkups.
-choose a DVD that includes young mothers from varied ethnic backgrounds.
-pilot-test the motivational DVD she plans to use. - ANSWER-Pilot-test the motivational
DVD she plans to use
, The first step in conducting a community needs assessment is to: - ANSWER-Identify
the target population and nutrition problem of concern
The nutritionist employed by the local county wants her nutrition objectives for the next
5-7 years to reflect the goals of Healthy People 2020. Which of her goals listed below
most closely reflects the goals of Healthy People 2020?
-Reduce among residents the severity of chronic diseases such as diabetes and heart
disease.
-Promote, across every stage of life, healthy behaviors that positively affect the
nutritional status of residents.
-Improve the nutrition of residents by eliminating disparities in treatment plans.
-Eliminate social and physical environments that threaten the nutrition of residents. -
ANSWER-Promote, across every stage of life, healthy behaviors that positively affect
the nutritional status of residents
What is the best tool for the community nutritionist to use to learn what locally grown
foods residents consume most frequently? - ANSWER-Survey
Which of the following is true of Mexican-American culture?
-In general, it is better to ask questions about work than about family.
-It is generally preferable to address elders and leaders informally.
-Nodding affirmatively usually means agreement.
-Polite, agreeable, and respectful interactions are the cornerstone of the culture. -
ANSWER-Polite, agreeable, and respectful interactions are the cornerstone of the
culture
After defining the nutritional problem while conducting a community needs assessment,
what is your next step? - ANSWER-Determine the purpose of the needs assessment
The Academy takes the position that pediatric overweight intervention programs require
a combination of which of the following programs:
-school-based multi-component programs and community-based interventions.
-family-based multi-component programs and environmental interventions.
-community-based interventions and environmental interventions.
-family-based and school-based multi-component programs. - ANSWER-Family-based
and school-based multi-component programs
The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) enables the FDA to better protect public
health because it allows FDA to now focus more on: - ANSWER-Preventing food safety
problems
Employees should be excluded from working in any type of foodservice establishment if
they have any of the following symptoms: - ANSWER-vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice
Domain 1-Graded A
Which entity oversees the National School Lunch program? - ANSWER-USDA's Food
and Nutrition Services
The Standards of Professional ________ for dietetics professionals describes in general
terms a competent level of behavior in a professional role - ANSWER-Performance
The Standards of Professional Performance for dietetics practitioners includes which of
the following?
Professional accountability
Nutritional intervention
Nutrition monitoring and evaluation
Nutrition diagnosis - ANSWER-Professional Accountability
Which set of dietary intake values is an estimate of average requirements when
evidence is not available to establish an RDA? - ANSWER-Adequate Intake
The third step in developing one's professional portfolio to maintain status as an RDN or
NDTR include ______ - ANSWER-Developing a learning plan that shows how the
professional will meet established goals
(The steps in developing a professional development portfolio are to (1) reflect on
professional practice to establish professional goals, (2) conduct a learning needs
assessment to identify what you know now and what you need to learn to reach goals,
(3) develop a learning plan that shows how goals will be met, (4) implement learning
plan, and (5) evaluate learning plan outcomes.)
According to CDR's Essential Practice Competencies, graduates of accredited dietetics
programs are required to have knowledge in eight content areas, including physical and
biological sciences, social sciences, research, and: - ANSWER-Communications
Which federal agency is charged with tracking outbreaks of foodborne illness? -
ANSWER-CDC
Which bacteria is anaerobic and poses a threat to the safety of home-canned foods? -
ANSWER-Clostridium botulinum
,After defining the nutrition problem, which of the following is the correct sequence of
steps a community nutritionist should follow in assessing the needs of the community?
-Set the parameters of the assessment, collect data, analyze and interpret the data,
share the findings, and set priorities.
-Set priorities, collect data, set the parameters of the assessment, analyze and interpret
the data, and share the findings.
-Choose a plan of action, collect data, set the parameters of the assessment, share the
findings, and analyze and interpret the data.
-Collect data, analyze and interpret the data, set the parameters, share the findings, and
set the priorities. - ANSWER-Set the parameters of the assessment, collect data,
analyze and interpret the data, share the findings, and set priorities
All of the following statements about patient-centered medical homes are true,
EXCEPT:
-the cost for chronic care is reduced.
-electronic medical records are essential.
-patients are responsible for access to care.
-the team of providers changes as the health care needs differ. - ANSWER-Patients are
responsible for access to care
All of the following statements about the intensive behavioral therapy benefit for obese
Medicare Part B beneficiaries are true, EXCEPT:
-coverage for the benefit is granted only in the primary care setting.
-in order to qualify, the beneficiary's BMI must be >30.
-Continued treatment for obesity is contingent on weight loss assessed at the seventh
month of treatment.
-RDNs may provide the service and bill Medicare using a unique physician identification
number. - ANSWER-RDNs may provide the service and bill Medicare using a unique
physician identification number
Stacey has been asked to complete a formative evaluation of her community nutrition
program designed to encourage more first-time mothers to breastfeed. To do this she
should:
-determine the percentage of first-time mothers who breastfeed as a result of seeing a
motivational DVD during prenatal checkups.
-calculate the increase in the number of first-time mothers who breastfeed after viewing
a motivational DVD during prenatal checkups.
-choose a DVD that includes young mothers from varied ethnic backgrounds.
-pilot-test the motivational DVD she plans to use. - ANSWER-Pilot-test the motivational
DVD she plans to use
, The first step in conducting a community needs assessment is to: - ANSWER-Identify
the target population and nutrition problem of concern
The nutritionist employed by the local county wants her nutrition objectives for the next
5-7 years to reflect the goals of Healthy People 2020. Which of her goals listed below
most closely reflects the goals of Healthy People 2020?
-Reduce among residents the severity of chronic diseases such as diabetes and heart
disease.
-Promote, across every stage of life, healthy behaviors that positively affect the
nutritional status of residents.
-Improve the nutrition of residents by eliminating disparities in treatment plans.
-Eliminate social and physical environments that threaten the nutrition of residents. -
ANSWER-Promote, across every stage of life, healthy behaviors that positively affect
the nutritional status of residents
What is the best tool for the community nutritionist to use to learn what locally grown
foods residents consume most frequently? - ANSWER-Survey
Which of the following is true of Mexican-American culture?
-In general, it is better to ask questions about work than about family.
-It is generally preferable to address elders and leaders informally.
-Nodding affirmatively usually means agreement.
-Polite, agreeable, and respectful interactions are the cornerstone of the culture. -
ANSWER-Polite, agreeable, and respectful interactions are the cornerstone of the
culture
After defining the nutritional problem while conducting a community needs assessment,
what is your next step? - ANSWER-Determine the purpose of the needs assessment
The Academy takes the position that pediatric overweight intervention programs require
a combination of which of the following programs:
-school-based multi-component programs and community-based interventions.
-family-based multi-component programs and environmental interventions.
-community-based interventions and environmental interventions.
-family-based and school-based multi-component programs. - ANSWER-Family-based
and school-based multi-component programs
The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) enables the FDA to better protect public
health because it allows FDA to now focus more on: - ANSWER-Preventing food safety
problems
Employees should be excluded from working in any type of foodservice establishment if
they have any of the following symptoms: - ANSWER-vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice
