Test Bank for Nutrition Therapy & Pathophysiology, 6th
Edition Author: Marcia Nelms, Kristen Roberts. All
Chapters Covered| Latest Version 2026
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, Chapter 1 - Role of the Registered Dietitian Nutritionist in the Health Care
A A A A A A A A A A A A
True / False
1. The Scope Of Practice Encompasses The Range Of Roles, Activities, And Regulations
Within Which Nutriti On And Dietetics Practitioners Perform.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
DIFFICULTY: Bloom's: Understand
REFERENCES: The Registered Dietitian In Clinical Practice
2. Hospice Facilities Focus On Integrated, Multidisciplinary Assistance For Recovery From
Acute Or Chron Ic Illness And/Or Surgical Procedures.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
DIFFICULTY: Bloom's: Remember
REFERENCES: The Registered Dietitian In Clinical Practice
3. With A Minimum Of 1,000 Hours Of Related Practice And At Least 90 Continuing Education
Credits
, A Registered Dietitian May Become A Lactation Consultant.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
DIFFICULTY: Bloom's: Understand
REFERENCES: Other Health Professionals—Interdisciplinary Teams
4. Medical Doctors Are Commonly Responsible For The Initial Nutrition Screening Of
Patients And F Or Notifying The Dietitian If A Patient’s Intake Is Inadequate.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
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, DIFFICULTY: Bloom's: Understand
REFERENCES: Other Health Professionals—Interdisciplinary Teams
5. Some States Provide Medicaid Benefits For Nutrition Services, But There Is Significant
Variability Betwe En States.
a. True
b. False
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Edition Author: Marcia Nelms, Kristen Roberts. All
Chapters Covered| Latest Version 2026
1|Page
,2|Page
, Chapter 1 - Role of the Registered Dietitian Nutritionist in the Health Care
A A A A A A A A A A A A
True / False
1. The Scope Of Practice Encompasses The Range Of Roles, Activities, And Regulations
Within Which Nutriti On And Dietetics Practitioners Perform.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
DIFFICULTY: Bloom's: Understand
REFERENCES: The Registered Dietitian In Clinical Practice
2. Hospice Facilities Focus On Integrated, Multidisciplinary Assistance For Recovery From
Acute Or Chron Ic Illness And/Or Surgical Procedures.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
DIFFICULTY: Bloom's: Remember
REFERENCES: The Registered Dietitian In Clinical Practice
3. With A Minimum Of 1,000 Hours Of Related Practice And At Least 90 Continuing Education
Credits
, A Registered Dietitian May Become A Lactation Consultant.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
DIFFICULTY: Bloom's: Understand
REFERENCES: Other Health Professionals—Interdisciplinary Teams
4. Medical Doctors Are Commonly Responsible For The Initial Nutrition Screening Of
Patients And F Or Notifying The Dietitian If A Patient’s Intake Is Inadequate.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
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, DIFFICULTY: Bloom's: Understand
REFERENCES: Other Health Professionals—Interdisciplinary Teams
5. Some States Provide Medicaid Benefits For Nutrition Services, But There Is Significant
Variability Betwe En States.
a. True
b. False
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