CDRE Practice Exam Questions &
Answers 2024/2025
.A dietitian has been asked to review the regular 4 week menu cycle for a 160 bed long term care home.
A review indicates on average residents receive 2000 kCals (8400 kJ), 65 - 80 g protein, 2300 - 3000 mg
sodium and 2 litres of fluid daily. Residents receive 2 snacks. What is the primary issue with this menu?
A Too much protein
B Too much energy
C Too much fluid
D Too much sodium - ANSWERSD Too much sodium
he food service worker reports that one of the residents has been refusing her meals over the last few
days which is unusual for her. Her appetite seems to have diminished although she is otherwise fine.
What should the dietitian do?
A Discuss starting high energy, high protein supplements with the resident
B Wait a few days to see if her intake improves
C Ask the food service staff to give her double portions to encourage her to eat more
D Suggest a multivitamin supplement - ANSWERSA Discuss starting high energy, high protein
supplements with the resident
A 23 year-old female has recently been admitted with acute exacerbation of Chrohn's. She has lost 8 kg
in the past month. What nutrition intervention should the dietitian recommend?
A Nasogastric enteral nutrition support
B Nasojejunal enteral nutrition support
C Parenteral nutrition support
D Clear fluids with low residue - ANSWERSC Parenteral nutrition support
, The dietitian suspects the patient may be at risk of refeeding syndrome due to the patient's weight loss
and underlying chronic health issue. What should the dietitian do next?
A Initiate feeding slowly
B Supplement with a high protein/high energy nourishment
C Begin full volume feeds immediately
D Monitor the patient periodically - ANSWERSA Initiate feeding slowly
Since the patient is at risk for refeeding syndrome, which electrolytes abnormalities should the dietitian
monitor?
A Hypokalemia, hypophosphatemia and hypomagnesemia
B Hyperkalemia, hyponatremia and hypermagnesemia
C Hypokalemia, hypernatremia and hypermagnesemia
D Hyperkalemia, hypernatremia and hypomagnesemia - ANSWERSA Hypokalemia, hypophosphatemia
and hypomagnesemia
The patient currently weighs 55 kg. The daily energy needs for this patient have been assessed as 2200
kCals (9240 KJ) with protein at 82g and carbohydrates at 320g. What should her nutrition support
regimen provide on the first day?
A 2200 kCals, 60g protein and 160g carbohydrate
B 1100 KCals, 82g protein and 160g carbohydrate
C 2200 kCals, 60 g protein and 320g carbohydrate
D 1100 kCals, 60g protein and 160g carbohydrate - ANSWERSB 1100 KCals, 82g protein and 160g
carbohydrate
Several days later the patient is able to tolerate a regular diet. However, the dietitian is unsure is she is
able to meet her nutrition needs without supplementation. How can the dietitian determine if she is
meeting her needs?
Answers 2024/2025
.A dietitian has been asked to review the regular 4 week menu cycle for a 160 bed long term care home.
A review indicates on average residents receive 2000 kCals (8400 kJ), 65 - 80 g protein, 2300 - 3000 mg
sodium and 2 litres of fluid daily. Residents receive 2 snacks. What is the primary issue with this menu?
A Too much protein
B Too much energy
C Too much fluid
D Too much sodium - ANSWERSD Too much sodium
he food service worker reports that one of the residents has been refusing her meals over the last few
days which is unusual for her. Her appetite seems to have diminished although she is otherwise fine.
What should the dietitian do?
A Discuss starting high energy, high protein supplements with the resident
B Wait a few days to see if her intake improves
C Ask the food service staff to give her double portions to encourage her to eat more
D Suggest a multivitamin supplement - ANSWERSA Discuss starting high energy, high protein
supplements with the resident
A 23 year-old female has recently been admitted with acute exacerbation of Chrohn's. She has lost 8 kg
in the past month. What nutrition intervention should the dietitian recommend?
A Nasogastric enteral nutrition support
B Nasojejunal enteral nutrition support
C Parenteral nutrition support
D Clear fluids with low residue - ANSWERSC Parenteral nutrition support
, The dietitian suspects the patient may be at risk of refeeding syndrome due to the patient's weight loss
and underlying chronic health issue. What should the dietitian do next?
A Initiate feeding slowly
B Supplement with a high protein/high energy nourishment
C Begin full volume feeds immediately
D Monitor the patient periodically - ANSWERSA Initiate feeding slowly
Since the patient is at risk for refeeding syndrome, which electrolytes abnormalities should the dietitian
monitor?
A Hypokalemia, hypophosphatemia and hypomagnesemia
B Hyperkalemia, hyponatremia and hypermagnesemia
C Hypokalemia, hypernatremia and hypermagnesemia
D Hyperkalemia, hypernatremia and hypomagnesemia - ANSWERSA Hypokalemia, hypophosphatemia
and hypomagnesemia
The patient currently weighs 55 kg. The daily energy needs for this patient have been assessed as 2200
kCals (9240 KJ) with protein at 82g and carbohydrates at 320g. What should her nutrition support
regimen provide on the first day?
A 2200 kCals, 60g protein and 160g carbohydrate
B 1100 KCals, 82g protein and 160g carbohydrate
C 2200 kCals, 60 g protein and 320g carbohydrate
D 1100 kCals, 60g protein and 160g carbohydrate - ANSWERSB 1100 KCals, 82g protein and 160g
carbohydrate
Several days later the patient is able to tolerate a regular diet. However, the dietitian is unsure is she is
able to meet her nutrition needs without supplementation. How can the dietitian determine if she is
meeting her needs?
