RDN Exam Principles of Dietetics-
Graded A
The tricarboxylic cycle begins with the conversion of pyruvate to - ANSWER-Acetyl CoA
Q. Which of the following questions would be appropriate for the dietetics practitioner to
ask when hiring a new food production worker?
A. "Do you have any health problems or disabilities?"
B. "Do you have child-care arrangements so that you can work the early morning shift?"
C. "Are you married?"
D. "Why do you want to work for us?" - ANSWER-The correct answer is D.
It is illegal to ask personal questions about health, living arrangements, or marital or
family status. The questions presented in options A, B, and C may be considered
discriminatory.
Holli BB, Williams AB. Communication & Education Skills for Dietetics Professionals.
5th ed. Baltimore, MD: Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins; 2008.
Q. Leading questions are thought to be inappropriate because they_____.
A. are time consuming.
B. reveal the bias of the interviewer.
C. supply unneeded information.
D. misdirect the interviewee as to what information is desired. - ANSWER-The correct
answer is B.
Leading questions are thought to be inappropriate because they reveal the bias of the
interviewer. They suggest that the interviewer is seeking certain answers or is expecting
that answers be given in a certain way.
Holli BB, Williams AB. Communication & Education Skills for Dietetics Professionals.
5th ed. Baltimore, MD: Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins; 2008.
Q. Which of the following is not a quality measure of eggs?
A. Yolk appearance
B. Albumen appearance
C. Ounces per egg
D. Shell appearance - ANSWER-The correct answer is C.
,Interior egg quality is based on air cell size, albumen quality, yolk quality, and the
presence of blood or meat spots. Shell quality is determined by stain, adhering dirt or
foreign material, egg shape, shell texture, ridge, and shell thickness. Weight per egg is
not a consideration.
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Egg Marketing. Chapter 2:
Marketing Quality Eggs. Available at:
http://www.fao.org/docrep/005/Y4628E/y4628e04.htm.Accessed December 13, 2016.
Q. Which FDA class of recalls are for products that might cause a temporary health
problem, or pose only a slight threat of a serious nature?
Class I
Class II
Class III
Class IV - ANSWER-The correct answer is B.
FDA class II recalls are for products that might cause a temporary health problem, or
pose only a slight threat of a serious nature. (Class II USDA recalls involves a potential
health hazard situation in which there is a remote probability of adverse health
consequences from eating the food.)
Cunningham E J. How is a food product recalled? J Am Diet Assoc. 2009; 109(8): 1488.
Q. Which of the following phrases is the best example of how a dietetics practitioner
should reiterate to the client information about his or her dietary intake of calcium?
A. "The amount of calcium you eat is low."
B. "Your dietary intake of calcium increases your risk for developing osteoporosis."
C. "You eat one serving of a calcium-rich food each day and the experts tell us to eat
three."
D. "People who eat one serving of a calcium-rich food each day are at an increased risk
for osteoporosis." - ANSWER-The correct answer is D.
Making a general response is less accusatory. This response shows that, in general, all
individuals with limited calcium intake—not just the client—are at increased risk.
Boyle MA, Holben DH. Community Nutrition in Action: An Entrepreneurial Approach. 5th
ed. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth; 2009:544.
Q. Medical anthropologists have developed Exploratory Models that address five major
concerns about an illness episode. These models address: etiology, time and mode of
onset of symptoms, course of sickness, treatment, and ___.
A. exposure pattern.
B. family history.
C. pathophysiology.
,D. emotional response. - ANSWER-The correct answer is C.
Exploratory models also include pathophysiology that allows one to understand the
changes associated with or resulting from diseases.
Boyle MA, Holben DH. Community Nutrition in Action: An Entrepreneurial Approach. 6th
ed. Boston, MA: Cengage; 2012.
Q. The LEARN guidelines provide a framework that dietetics practitioners can use to
convey a culturally sensitive treatment plan. The "A" in LEARN stands for _____.
A. Acknowledge
B. Assess
C. Access
D. Alternatives - ANSWER-The correct answer is A.
"Acknowledge" is represented by the "A" in the "LEARN" guidelines regarding culturally
appropriate intervention strategy. The strategy allows practitioners to acknowledge and
discuss differences and similarities during the treatment plan process.
Boyle MA, Holben DH. Community Nutrition in Action: An Entrepreneurial Approach. 6th
ed. Boston, MA: Cengage; 2012.
Q. The Standards of Professional _____ for dietetics professionals describes in general
terms a competent level of behavior in the professional role.
A. Practice
B. Performance
C. Preparation
D. Proficiency - ANSWER-The correct answer is B.
The Standards of Professional Performance describe competency levels of professional
behavior by an individual. They specifically describe the performance of dietetics
practitioners.
The Academy Quality Management Committee and Scope of Practice Subcommittee of
the Quality Management Committee. Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Revised 2012
Standards of Practice and Standards of Professional Performance for Registered
Dietitians. J Acad Nutr Diet. 2013;113(6):S29-S45.
Q. Evidence-based medicine (EBM) involves grading evidence to support clinical
guidelines and guide practice recommendations. Which of the following statements is
valid regarding the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics' system?
A. Grade I indicates strong evidence to support a recommendation.
B. Grade I indicates minimal evidence to support a recommendation.
C. Grade I indicates expert opinion to support a recommendation.
, D. Grade I indicates fair evidence to support a recommendation. - ANSWER-The
correct answer is A.
Grade I is the highest rating that is given for supporting evidence in research. It is
indicated when there is strong supporting evidence for EBM.
Monsen ER. Research: Successful Approaches. 3rd ed. Chicago: ADA; 2008:153.
Q. According to the Uniform Requirements for Manuscripts Submitted to Biomedical
Journals, to be designated as an author, one must have made substantial contributions
to
A. design or analysis and interpretation of the data.
B. selection and assignment of the subjects.
C. acquisition of funding and administration of the department.
D. general supervision of the research group. - ANSWER-The correct answer is A.
A designated author should be involved in all aspects of the research from the design of
the study to the interpretation of the data (results).
Monsen ER. Research: Successful Approaches. 3rd ed. Chicago: ADA; 2008:35.
Q. Which of the following is more characteristic of quantitative research than of
qualitative research?
A. Nonstatistical analysis
B. Random sampling
C. Smaller sample size
D. Context-rich data - ANSWER-The correct answer is B.
Quantitative research involves statistical analysis and usually involves large sample
sizes and random sampling. Context-rich data, smaller sample size, and nonstatistical
analysis are characteristics of qualitative research.
Monsen ER. Research: Successful Approaches. 3rd ed. Chicago: ADA; 2008:71.
Q. One of a teacher's functions in andragogy is to_____.
A. serve as a role model
B. structure content
C. serve as facilitator
D. arrange for reinforcement - ANSWER-The correct answer is C.
In practical terms, andragogy means that instruction for adults needs to focus more on
the process and less on the content being taught. Strategies such as case studies, role
playing, simulations, and self-evaluation are most useful. Instructors adopt a role of
facilitator or resource rather than lecturer or grader.
Graded A
The tricarboxylic cycle begins with the conversion of pyruvate to - ANSWER-Acetyl CoA
Q. Which of the following questions would be appropriate for the dietetics practitioner to
ask when hiring a new food production worker?
A. "Do you have any health problems or disabilities?"
B. "Do you have child-care arrangements so that you can work the early morning shift?"
C. "Are you married?"
D. "Why do you want to work for us?" - ANSWER-The correct answer is D.
It is illegal to ask personal questions about health, living arrangements, or marital or
family status. The questions presented in options A, B, and C may be considered
discriminatory.
Holli BB, Williams AB. Communication & Education Skills for Dietetics Professionals.
5th ed. Baltimore, MD: Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins; 2008.
Q. Leading questions are thought to be inappropriate because they_____.
A. are time consuming.
B. reveal the bias of the interviewer.
C. supply unneeded information.
D. misdirect the interviewee as to what information is desired. - ANSWER-The correct
answer is B.
Leading questions are thought to be inappropriate because they reveal the bias of the
interviewer. They suggest that the interviewer is seeking certain answers or is expecting
that answers be given in a certain way.
Holli BB, Williams AB. Communication & Education Skills for Dietetics Professionals.
5th ed. Baltimore, MD: Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins; 2008.
Q. Which of the following is not a quality measure of eggs?
A. Yolk appearance
B. Albumen appearance
C. Ounces per egg
D. Shell appearance - ANSWER-The correct answer is C.
,Interior egg quality is based on air cell size, albumen quality, yolk quality, and the
presence of blood or meat spots. Shell quality is determined by stain, adhering dirt or
foreign material, egg shape, shell texture, ridge, and shell thickness. Weight per egg is
not a consideration.
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Egg Marketing. Chapter 2:
Marketing Quality Eggs. Available at:
http://www.fao.org/docrep/005/Y4628E/y4628e04.htm.Accessed December 13, 2016.
Q. Which FDA class of recalls are for products that might cause a temporary health
problem, or pose only a slight threat of a serious nature?
Class I
Class II
Class III
Class IV - ANSWER-The correct answer is B.
FDA class II recalls are for products that might cause a temporary health problem, or
pose only a slight threat of a serious nature. (Class II USDA recalls involves a potential
health hazard situation in which there is a remote probability of adverse health
consequences from eating the food.)
Cunningham E J. How is a food product recalled? J Am Diet Assoc. 2009; 109(8): 1488.
Q. Which of the following phrases is the best example of how a dietetics practitioner
should reiterate to the client information about his or her dietary intake of calcium?
A. "The amount of calcium you eat is low."
B. "Your dietary intake of calcium increases your risk for developing osteoporosis."
C. "You eat one serving of a calcium-rich food each day and the experts tell us to eat
three."
D. "People who eat one serving of a calcium-rich food each day are at an increased risk
for osteoporosis." - ANSWER-The correct answer is D.
Making a general response is less accusatory. This response shows that, in general, all
individuals with limited calcium intake—not just the client—are at increased risk.
Boyle MA, Holben DH. Community Nutrition in Action: An Entrepreneurial Approach. 5th
ed. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth; 2009:544.
Q. Medical anthropologists have developed Exploratory Models that address five major
concerns about an illness episode. These models address: etiology, time and mode of
onset of symptoms, course of sickness, treatment, and ___.
A. exposure pattern.
B. family history.
C. pathophysiology.
,D. emotional response. - ANSWER-The correct answer is C.
Exploratory models also include pathophysiology that allows one to understand the
changes associated with or resulting from diseases.
Boyle MA, Holben DH. Community Nutrition in Action: An Entrepreneurial Approach. 6th
ed. Boston, MA: Cengage; 2012.
Q. The LEARN guidelines provide a framework that dietetics practitioners can use to
convey a culturally sensitive treatment plan. The "A" in LEARN stands for _____.
A. Acknowledge
B. Assess
C. Access
D. Alternatives - ANSWER-The correct answer is A.
"Acknowledge" is represented by the "A" in the "LEARN" guidelines regarding culturally
appropriate intervention strategy. The strategy allows practitioners to acknowledge and
discuss differences and similarities during the treatment plan process.
Boyle MA, Holben DH. Community Nutrition in Action: An Entrepreneurial Approach. 6th
ed. Boston, MA: Cengage; 2012.
Q. The Standards of Professional _____ for dietetics professionals describes in general
terms a competent level of behavior in the professional role.
A. Practice
B. Performance
C. Preparation
D. Proficiency - ANSWER-The correct answer is B.
The Standards of Professional Performance describe competency levels of professional
behavior by an individual. They specifically describe the performance of dietetics
practitioners.
The Academy Quality Management Committee and Scope of Practice Subcommittee of
the Quality Management Committee. Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Revised 2012
Standards of Practice and Standards of Professional Performance for Registered
Dietitians. J Acad Nutr Diet. 2013;113(6):S29-S45.
Q. Evidence-based medicine (EBM) involves grading evidence to support clinical
guidelines and guide practice recommendations. Which of the following statements is
valid regarding the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics' system?
A. Grade I indicates strong evidence to support a recommendation.
B. Grade I indicates minimal evidence to support a recommendation.
C. Grade I indicates expert opinion to support a recommendation.
, D. Grade I indicates fair evidence to support a recommendation. - ANSWER-The
correct answer is A.
Grade I is the highest rating that is given for supporting evidence in research. It is
indicated when there is strong supporting evidence for EBM.
Monsen ER. Research: Successful Approaches. 3rd ed. Chicago: ADA; 2008:153.
Q. According to the Uniform Requirements for Manuscripts Submitted to Biomedical
Journals, to be designated as an author, one must have made substantial contributions
to
A. design or analysis and interpretation of the data.
B. selection and assignment of the subjects.
C. acquisition of funding and administration of the department.
D. general supervision of the research group. - ANSWER-The correct answer is A.
A designated author should be involved in all aspects of the research from the design of
the study to the interpretation of the data (results).
Monsen ER. Research: Successful Approaches. 3rd ed. Chicago: ADA; 2008:35.
Q. Which of the following is more characteristic of quantitative research than of
qualitative research?
A. Nonstatistical analysis
B. Random sampling
C. Smaller sample size
D. Context-rich data - ANSWER-The correct answer is B.
Quantitative research involves statistical analysis and usually involves large sample
sizes and random sampling. Context-rich data, smaller sample size, and nonstatistical
analysis are characteristics of qualitative research.
Monsen ER. Research: Successful Approaches. 3rd ed. Chicago: ADA; 2008:71.
Q. One of a teacher's functions in andragogy is to_____.
A. serve as a role model
B. structure content
C. serve as facilitator
D. arrange for reinforcement - ANSWER-The correct answer is C.
In practical terms, andragogy means that instruction for adults needs to focus more on
the process and less on the content being taught. Strategies such as case studies, role
playing, simulations, and self-evaluation are most useful. Instructors adopt a role of
facilitator or resource rather than lecturer or grader.
