Certified Dietary
Manager (CDM) Exam
questions and answers
latest top score.
Acute Care CORRECT ANSWER. Healthcare services for individuals who
become acutely or suddenly ill and need to be hospitalized, generally over a
short period of time.
Client CORRECT ANSWER. The accepted terminology for which services are
provided in any setting.
Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) CORRECT ANSWER. An
organization offering several levels of healthcare on one campus.
Code of Ethics CORRECT ANSWER. A written statement of standards for the
guidance of both supervisors and employees.
Confidentiality CORRECT ANSWER. The protection of information that is
considered private or personal.
Congregate Feeding Sites CORRECT ANSWER. Foodservice generally offering
hot meals 5 times a week at noon, providing necessary nutrition and an
opportunity for social contact and activities.
Contract Management CORRECT ANSWER. Foodservice management
provided by a contract company.
,Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) CORRECT ANSWER. Professional who has
completed an ANFP-approved training program and passed the national
certification examination. Responsible for management of the food
operation.
Dietetic Technician Registered (DTR) CORRECT ANSWER. Professional who
has completed an AND-approved associate degree program and who
works under clinical and consultant dietitians to provide appropriate
nutrition care.
Healthcare Team CORRECT ANSWER. A group of specialists in their
respective areas.
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) CORRECT
ANSWER. Requiring all healthcare organizations to maintain confidentiality
and security of individuals' medical information.
Home Delivered Meals CORRECT ANSWER. Agency that provides meals
and delivery to home environment to those meeting the criteria.
Hospice CORRECT ANSWER. Service providing terminally ill patients
with help in improving the quality of life.
In-home Services CORRECT ANSWER. Home healthcare providing
skilled nursing services, rehabilitation services, and personal care
services.
Interdisciplinary Care Team (ICT) CORRECT ANSWER. The combined
group of professionals that provide input into the care of the client.
Long-term Care CORRECT ANSWER.Services provided to individuals
who have healthcare needs that require ongoing support.
Manager CORRECT ANSWER. A person who plans, directs, organizes, and
controls work.
Mission Stataement CORRECT ANSWER. An organization's reason for being a
definition of what the organization does.
Registered Dietitian (RD) CORRECT ANSWER. An individual who has a
minimum of a bachelor's degree in nutrition/dietetics and who has
completed experience and registration requirements of the AND.
Residential Care Facility CORRECT ANSWER. A facility that provides ongoing
day-to-day care for a resident who could not otherwise do so, but does not
have intensive medical needs.
Scope of Practice CORRECT ANSWER. A terminology used by national and
state licensing boards for various professions that defines the procedures,
actions, and processes that are permitted for the certified individual.
, Skilled 3Nursing 3Facility 3CORRECT 3ANSWER. An 3institution 3that 3accepts
3patients 3who 3need 3the 3skill 3and 3healthcare 3professionals 3to 3manage 3health
3needs 3around 3the 3clock.
Al 3dente' 3CORRECT 3ANSWER. Italian 3cooking 3term 3meaning 3cooking 3until
3still 3firm, 3but 3tender 3to 3the 3tooth; 3not 3soft.
Buffet-style 3Service 3CORRECT 3ANSWER. Clients 3serve 3themselves 3from 3a
3number 3of 3choices 3on 3a 3buffet 3line.
Centralized 3Meal 3Service 3CORRECT 3ANSWER. Foods 3prepared 3and 3portioned
3onto 3trays 3of 3plates 3at 3a 3central 3location 3in 3or 3adjacent 3to 3the 3main
3kitchen.
Closed 3Question 3CORRECT 3ANSWER. A 3question 3with 3a 3limited 3number 3of
3answers 3such 3as 3one 3easily 3answered 3with 3yes 3or 3no.
Comfort 3Food 3CORRECT 3ANSWER. Any 3food 3that 3imparts 3a 3unique 3sense 3of
3emotional 3well-being 3such 3as 3chicken 3soup.
Cultural 3Change 3CORRECT 3ANSWER. Focus 3on 3person-centered, 3resident-
driven 3services 3and 3care 3for 3older 3Americans 3allowing 3expansion 3of 3choices
3in 3a 3healthcare 3community.
Cycle 3Menu 3CORRECT 3ANSWER. Changes 3to 3a 3menu 3daily 3over 3a 3period 3of
3time 3or 3cycle 3such 3as 3three 3days 3or 3three 3weeks.
Decentralized 3Meal 3Service 3CORRECT 3ANSWER. Bulk 3quantities 3of
3prepared 3foods 3are 3sent 3hot 3or 3cold 3to 3other 3locations 3for 3finishing 3and
3service.
External 3Nutrition 3CORRECT 3ANSWER. Supplemental 3feeding, 3by 3mouth
3or 3by 3tube, 3of 3formulas 3or 3food 3that 3contain 3essential 3nutrients.
Kosher 3CORRECT 3ANSWER. Fit, 3proper, 3or 3in 3agreement 3with 3religious 3law.
3Kosher 3meat 3means 3the 3animal 3has 3been 3slaughtered 3in 3a 3special 3way.
3Kosher 3foods 3are 3typically 3blessed 3by 3a 3rabbi.
Likert 3Scale 3CORRECT 3ANSWER. A 3common 3rating 3technique 3that
3uses 3words 3of 3numbers.
Non-selective 3Menus 3CORRECT 3ANSWER. One 3in 3which 3clients 3do 3not
3have 3the 3opportunity 3to 3make 3choices 3for 3main 3dishes.
Nutrition 3Support 3CORRECT 3ANSWER. General 3term 3describing
3providing 3foods 3and 3liquids 3to 3improve 3nutritional 3status.
Open-ended 3Question 3CORRECT 3ANSWER. Allows 3the 3participant 3to 3answer
3freely, 3saying 3whatever 3comes 3to 3mind.
Manager (CDM) Exam
questions and answers
latest top score.
Acute Care CORRECT ANSWER. Healthcare services for individuals who
become acutely or suddenly ill and need to be hospitalized, generally over a
short period of time.
Client CORRECT ANSWER. The accepted terminology for which services are
provided in any setting.
Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) CORRECT ANSWER. An
organization offering several levels of healthcare on one campus.
Code of Ethics CORRECT ANSWER. A written statement of standards for the
guidance of both supervisors and employees.
Confidentiality CORRECT ANSWER. The protection of information that is
considered private or personal.
Congregate Feeding Sites CORRECT ANSWER. Foodservice generally offering
hot meals 5 times a week at noon, providing necessary nutrition and an
opportunity for social contact and activities.
Contract Management CORRECT ANSWER. Foodservice management
provided by a contract company.
,Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) CORRECT ANSWER. Professional who has
completed an ANFP-approved training program and passed the national
certification examination. Responsible for management of the food
operation.
Dietetic Technician Registered (DTR) CORRECT ANSWER. Professional who
has completed an AND-approved associate degree program and who
works under clinical and consultant dietitians to provide appropriate
nutrition care.
Healthcare Team CORRECT ANSWER. A group of specialists in their
respective areas.
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) CORRECT
ANSWER. Requiring all healthcare organizations to maintain confidentiality
and security of individuals' medical information.
Home Delivered Meals CORRECT ANSWER. Agency that provides meals
and delivery to home environment to those meeting the criteria.
Hospice CORRECT ANSWER. Service providing terminally ill patients
with help in improving the quality of life.
In-home Services CORRECT ANSWER. Home healthcare providing
skilled nursing services, rehabilitation services, and personal care
services.
Interdisciplinary Care Team (ICT) CORRECT ANSWER. The combined
group of professionals that provide input into the care of the client.
Long-term Care CORRECT ANSWER.Services provided to individuals
who have healthcare needs that require ongoing support.
Manager CORRECT ANSWER. A person who plans, directs, organizes, and
controls work.
Mission Stataement CORRECT ANSWER. An organization's reason for being a
definition of what the organization does.
Registered Dietitian (RD) CORRECT ANSWER. An individual who has a
minimum of a bachelor's degree in nutrition/dietetics and who has
completed experience and registration requirements of the AND.
Residential Care Facility CORRECT ANSWER. A facility that provides ongoing
day-to-day care for a resident who could not otherwise do so, but does not
have intensive medical needs.
Scope of Practice CORRECT ANSWER. A terminology used by national and
state licensing boards for various professions that defines the procedures,
actions, and processes that are permitted for the certified individual.
, Skilled 3Nursing 3Facility 3CORRECT 3ANSWER. An 3institution 3that 3accepts
3patients 3who 3need 3the 3skill 3and 3healthcare 3professionals 3to 3manage 3health
3needs 3around 3the 3clock.
Al 3dente' 3CORRECT 3ANSWER. Italian 3cooking 3term 3meaning 3cooking 3until
3still 3firm, 3but 3tender 3to 3the 3tooth; 3not 3soft.
Buffet-style 3Service 3CORRECT 3ANSWER. Clients 3serve 3themselves 3from 3a
3number 3of 3choices 3on 3a 3buffet 3line.
Centralized 3Meal 3Service 3CORRECT 3ANSWER. Foods 3prepared 3and 3portioned
3onto 3trays 3of 3plates 3at 3a 3central 3location 3in 3or 3adjacent 3to 3the 3main
3kitchen.
Closed 3Question 3CORRECT 3ANSWER. A 3question 3with 3a 3limited 3number 3of
3answers 3such 3as 3one 3easily 3answered 3with 3yes 3or 3no.
Comfort 3Food 3CORRECT 3ANSWER. Any 3food 3that 3imparts 3a 3unique 3sense 3of
3emotional 3well-being 3such 3as 3chicken 3soup.
Cultural 3Change 3CORRECT 3ANSWER. Focus 3on 3person-centered, 3resident-
driven 3services 3and 3care 3for 3older 3Americans 3allowing 3expansion 3of 3choices
3in 3a 3healthcare 3community.
Cycle 3Menu 3CORRECT 3ANSWER. Changes 3to 3a 3menu 3daily 3over 3a 3period 3of
3time 3or 3cycle 3such 3as 3three 3days 3or 3three 3weeks.
Decentralized 3Meal 3Service 3CORRECT 3ANSWER. Bulk 3quantities 3of
3prepared 3foods 3are 3sent 3hot 3or 3cold 3to 3other 3locations 3for 3finishing 3and
3service.
External 3Nutrition 3CORRECT 3ANSWER. Supplemental 3feeding, 3by 3mouth
3or 3by 3tube, 3of 3formulas 3or 3food 3that 3contain 3essential 3nutrients.
Kosher 3CORRECT 3ANSWER. Fit, 3proper, 3or 3in 3agreement 3with 3religious 3law.
3Kosher 3meat 3means 3the 3animal 3has 3been 3slaughtered 3in 3a 3special 3way.
3Kosher 3foods 3are 3typically 3blessed 3by 3a 3rabbi.
Likert 3Scale 3CORRECT 3ANSWER. A 3common 3rating 3technique 3that
3uses 3words 3of 3numbers.
Non-selective 3Menus 3CORRECT 3ANSWER. One 3in 3which 3clients 3do 3not
3have 3the 3opportunity 3to 3make 3choices 3for 3main 3dishes.
Nutrition 3Support 3CORRECT 3ANSWER. General 3term 3describing
3providing 3foods 3and 3liquids 3to 3improve 3nutritional 3status.
Open-ended 3Question 3CORRECT 3ANSWER. Allows 3the 3participant 3to 3answer
3freely, 3saying 3whatever 3comes 3to 3mind.
