CDM STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
What is the main purpose of a long-term care survey? - Answer-to review compliance
with CMS regulations
What should conduct a safety audit of the dining services? - Answer-delegates
responsibility to small teams or work groups
What is the most accurate method of determining monthly raw food costs? - Answer--
beginning inventory + purchases -ending inventory = monthly food costs
When is the best time for client education to occur in the hospital? - Answer-client
education should begin when the client is admitted to the hospital and continue
periodically until the client t is dismissed
On what products would you specify Grade A or AA when ordering? - Answer-Both
eggs and butter are graded and specifying at least Grade A or AA would be the best
quality for most foodservice operations.
Endpoint temperature - Answer-Endpoint temperature is the temperature a food
reaches at the end of cooking
ex.: cooking ground beef to 155 degrees for 15 seconds
What does HIPAA protect? - Answer-HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act) is a federal law to protect the privacy of healthcare clients. The intent
is to safeguard client/patient privacy and their information including client names,
diagnoses, and their medical records.
What is the primary objective of a care conference? - Answer-to develop, with the
Interdisciplinary Team and the client, a plan of care that addresses the multifaceted
needs of the client.
What foods are known to promote tooth decay? - Answer-foods that are high in simple
sugars such as sugared cereals, dried fruits, juices and soda.
What does the abbreviation "Na" stand for? - Answer-Na is the abbreviation for sodium.
, If there were 17,650 meals served this month and the total labor hours were 1,590, what
are the meals per labor hour? - Answer-to calculate: divide the total meals served / total
labor hours
17,,590 = 11.1 meals per labor hour
What is a sneeze guard? - Answer-a shield used on a self-service food bars, salad bars,
and display cases
What would be the cost per person for a catered event where the total costs are $885
and 65 people will be attending? - Answer-to calculate: divide the total costs / number of
clients
$ = $13.62 round up to $13.75 per person
What is the purpose of a performance review? - Answer--ensures that the supervisor
and employee communicate needs and the supervisor provides feedback
-identifies need for improvement and growth
-may serve as a formal basis for wage increases
How many total calories would be in a food product with 12 grams of carbs, 3 grams of
fat, 2 grams of protein? - Answer-- Carbs: 12 x 4 = 48
-Fat 3 x9 = 27
-Protein 2 x4 = 8
Total = 83
what federal law protects the privacy of healthcare clients? - Answer-HIPAA - Health
Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
Identify the current government food guidance system used in the United States -
Answer--MyPlate
-Dietary Guidelines for Americans
Assistive Devices - Answer-devices that will assist clients in eating
what are the most common food allergies in the U.S.? - Answer-1. Peanuts
2. Tree Nuts
3. Shellfish
4. Fish
5. Egg
6. Milk
7. Soy
8. Wheat
What is the daily protein allowance? - Answer-0.8 grams/kg of body weight
ex. 156 - 70.90 kg x 0.8 = 56.73 or 57 grams of protein
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
What is the main purpose of a long-term care survey? - Answer-to review compliance
with CMS regulations
What should conduct a safety audit of the dining services? - Answer-delegates
responsibility to small teams or work groups
What is the most accurate method of determining monthly raw food costs? - Answer--
beginning inventory + purchases -ending inventory = monthly food costs
When is the best time for client education to occur in the hospital? - Answer-client
education should begin when the client is admitted to the hospital and continue
periodically until the client t is dismissed
On what products would you specify Grade A or AA when ordering? - Answer-Both
eggs and butter are graded and specifying at least Grade A or AA would be the best
quality for most foodservice operations.
Endpoint temperature - Answer-Endpoint temperature is the temperature a food
reaches at the end of cooking
ex.: cooking ground beef to 155 degrees for 15 seconds
What does HIPAA protect? - Answer-HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act) is a federal law to protect the privacy of healthcare clients. The intent
is to safeguard client/patient privacy and their information including client names,
diagnoses, and their medical records.
What is the primary objective of a care conference? - Answer-to develop, with the
Interdisciplinary Team and the client, a plan of care that addresses the multifaceted
needs of the client.
What foods are known to promote tooth decay? - Answer-foods that are high in simple
sugars such as sugared cereals, dried fruits, juices and soda.
What does the abbreviation "Na" stand for? - Answer-Na is the abbreviation for sodium.
, If there were 17,650 meals served this month and the total labor hours were 1,590, what
are the meals per labor hour? - Answer-to calculate: divide the total meals served / total
labor hours
17,,590 = 11.1 meals per labor hour
What is a sneeze guard? - Answer-a shield used on a self-service food bars, salad bars,
and display cases
What would be the cost per person for a catered event where the total costs are $885
and 65 people will be attending? - Answer-to calculate: divide the total costs / number of
clients
$ = $13.62 round up to $13.75 per person
What is the purpose of a performance review? - Answer--ensures that the supervisor
and employee communicate needs and the supervisor provides feedback
-identifies need for improvement and growth
-may serve as a formal basis for wage increases
How many total calories would be in a food product with 12 grams of carbs, 3 grams of
fat, 2 grams of protein? - Answer-- Carbs: 12 x 4 = 48
-Fat 3 x9 = 27
-Protein 2 x4 = 8
Total = 83
what federal law protects the privacy of healthcare clients? - Answer-HIPAA - Health
Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
Identify the current government food guidance system used in the United States -
Answer--MyPlate
-Dietary Guidelines for Americans
Assistive Devices - Answer-devices that will assist clients in eating
what are the most common food allergies in the U.S.? - Answer-1. Peanuts
2. Tree Nuts
3. Shellfish
4. Fish
5. Egg
6. Milk
7. Soy
8. Wheat
What is the daily protein allowance? - Answer-0.8 grams/kg of body weight
ex. 156 - 70.90 kg x 0.8 = 56.73 or 57 grams of protein
