CDM 1 EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS
What type of malnutrition is commonly seen today? - Answer-Protein and calorie
malnutrition
Enteral nutrition requires: - Answer-The gastrointestinal tract is functioning
An important factor to consider when determining what special nourishment to
supplement meals with is: - Answer-tolerance of lactose
It is often advisable to use conventional foods to supplement because: - Answer-
Conventional foods are more readily accepted
To have the best appearance of nutrition supplements, it is important that the
supplement be: - Answer-Delivered at the best possible time and temperature
A client expresses to the CDM that they get an upset stomach after drinking milk. What
would the CDM suggest for a supplement? - Answer-Add extra gravy to foods at meal
times
A client needs to have a supplemental source of protein. What would be an inexpensive
way to provide the extra protein? - Answer-Add nonfat dried milk to mashed potatoes,
soups, and desserts
When considering the purchase of a commercial supplement for a client, it is important
to: - Answer-Allow a client panel to taste several products to determine the one that is
most acceptable
The CDM has received many calls asking for substitutions after meals are served.
These requests take a lot of labor time. What should the CDM do to manage this
situation? - Answer-Develop a list of approved requests that the clients can choose from
What is the first step the CDM should take to manage quality? - Answer-Establish
objectives
What should be done next after specific operating procedures have been developed? -
Answer-Provide training
CORRECT ANSWERS
What type of malnutrition is commonly seen today? - Answer-Protein and calorie
malnutrition
Enteral nutrition requires: - Answer-The gastrointestinal tract is functioning
An important factor to consider when determining what special nourishment to
supplement meals with is: - Answer-tolerance of lactose
It is often advisable to use conventional foods to supplement because: - Answer-
Conventional foods are more readily accepted
To have the best appearance of nutrition supplements, it is important that the
supplement be: - Answer-Delivered at the best possible time and temperature
A client expresses to the CDM that they get an upset stomach after drinking milk. What
would the CDM suggest for a supplement? - Answer-Add extra gravy to foods at meal
times
A client needs to have a supplemental source of protein. What would be an inexpensive
way to provide the extra protein? - Answer-Add nonfat dried milk to mashed potatoes,
soups, and desserts
When considering the purchase of a commercial supplement for a client, it is important
to: - Answer-Allow a client panel to taste several products to determine the one that is
most acceptable
The CDM has received many calls asking for substitutions after meals are served.
These requests take a lot of labor time. What should the CDM do to manage this
situation? - Answer-Develop a list of approved requests that the clients can choose from
What is the first step the CDM should take to manage quality? - Answer-Establish
objectives
What should be done next after specific operating procedures have been developed? -
Answer-Provide training
