CDRE Prep: Practice Test questions
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a) canola oil because it inhibits VLDL synthesis
VLDL is the major vehicle in the plasma which carries triacylglycerol synthesized in the liver to
peripheral tissues for utilization. To treat hyperlipidemia, alpha-linoleic (omega 3) sources
should be recommended because they can inhibit VLDL synthesis by decreasing hepatic
production of TGs. Flax seeds, walnuts, and canola oil inhibit VLDL synthesis. - correct answer
✔✔ To treat hyperlipidemia, which fat source should be recommended and why?
a) canola oil because it inhibits VLDL synthesis
b) none, because fat sources will exacerbate the hyperlipidemia
c) safflower oil because it decreases hepatic production of TGS
d) linoleic acid because it can replace CHO to decrease HDL
b) avoid eating before bed
GERD is a digestive disease where the stomach acid or bile irritates the food pipeline, causing a
feeling of heartburn or pain. Eating close to bedtime can trigger heartburn and potentially
GERD. To reduce nighttime heartburn risk and GERD, eating meals 2-3 hours before sleep should
be recommended. - correct answer ✔✔ What advice would you give to a person complaining of
symptoms of GERD?
a) use pepper instead of salt for seasoning
b) avoid eating before bed
c) chewing spearmint gum will help
d) increase intake of dairy products
,d) evidence informed
Dietitians are encouraged to work in a participatory and coordinated approach when providing
collaborative care. This includes evidence informed decision making through the use of best
practices and resources to support the safe delivery of collaborative care. An evidence informed
decision making approach should enable the separate and shared knowledge and skills of care
providers to synergistically influence the client care provided. - correct answer ✔✔ Which of the
following decision-making approaches should enable the separate and shared knowledge and
skills of care providers to synergistical influence the client care provided?
a) practical
b) experience based
c) knowledge based
d) evidence informed
b) screening
During the screening, the RD uses preliminary nutritional parameters to identify patients who
are malnourished or the potential to become malnourished. The RD should evaluate the
patient's status against a specific criterion on a one-time basis. - correct answer ✔✔ Which of
the following steps of the nutrition care process should the RD evaluate a patient's risk to
becoming malnourished against a specific criterion?
a) assessment
b) screening
c) diagnosis
d) intervention
c) PRO and fat
The AMDR (acceptable macronutrient distribution ranges) recommend that 45-65% of your
daily calories come from CHO, 10-35% from PRO, and 20-35% from fat. In this scenario:
,Fat 52g x 9kcal/g= 468/1534=30%
PRO 120g x 4kcal/g=480/1534=31%
CHO 155g x 4kcal/g=620/1534=40% - correct answer ✔✔ A 28yo female client provides you
with a 7-day food diary. Her daily caloric intake average is 1534calories. The avg is composed of
155g of CHO, 120g of PRO, and 53g of fat. Which of her macronutrients are within the AMDR's
recommended ranges?
a) CHO, PRO, and fat
b) CHO and fat
c) PRO and fat
d) CHO and PRO
b) essential fatty acid deficiency (EFA)
EFAD is a sign of protein-energy deficiency. EFAD has been known to occur in CF patients. This
deficiency is evident if the patient's hair is dry, dull, lacks shine and can easily be plucked. -
correct answer ✔✔ A RD is working with a 3yo female patient with cystic fibrosis (CF). During
her consultation, you notice that your patient's hair is dry, dull, and lacks shine. What is the
possible nutritional-related cause of this?
a) vit A deficiency
b) essential fatty acid deficiency (EFA)
c) hyperlipidemia
d) vit C deficiency
b) determine why she is concerned about wt gain
, Before making any recommendations about food intake, the RD needs to understand the
client's beliefs about wt gain - correct answer ✔✔ Case 1: Julia, a 19yo girl, who has a BMI of
15.5 and is very active. She is referred to the RD because she refuses to consume milk products
believing they cause wt gain.
What should the RD do first?
a) check her BMI to determine if it's in the healthy wt range
b) determine why she is concerned about wt gain
c) suggest daily calcium and vit D supplement
d) review calorie and fat content of milk products
a) anorexia nervosa
Anorexia nervosa, is an eating disorder characterized by low wt, food restriction, fear of gaining
wt, and a strong desire to be thin. Julia sees herself as overweight even though she is
underweight based on her BMI of 15.5 - correct answer ✔✔ Case 1: Julia, a 19yo girl, who has a
BMI of 15.5 and is very active. She is referred to the RD because she refuses to consume milk
products believing they cause wt gain.
Julia opens up with the RD about her eating habits and her active life as a gymnast. She
expresses a fear of gaining wt and decided to significantly decrease her caloric intake in the days
leading up to competition. What eating disorder is Julia most likely experiencing?
a) anorexia nervosa
b) bulimia nervosa
c) anorexia athletica
d) binge eating
b) anorexic patients may have episodes of binge eating, followed by purging
and answers rated A+
a) canola oil because it inhibits VLDL synthesis
VLDL is the major vehicle in the plasma which carries triacylglycerol synthesized in the liver to
peripheral tissues for utilization. To treat hyperlipidemia, alpha-linoleic (omega 3) sources
should be recommended because they can inhibit VLDL synthesis by decreasing hepatic
production of TGs. Flax seeds, walnuts, and canola oil inhibit VLDL synthesis. - correct answer
✔✔ To treat hyperlipidemia, which fat source should be recommended and why?
a) canola oil because it inhibits VLDL synthesis
b) none, because fat sources will exacerbate the hyperlipidemia
c) safflower oil because it decreases hepatic production of TGS
d) linoleic acid because it can replace CHO to decrease HDL
b) avoid eating before bed
GERD is a digestive disease where the stomach acid or bile irritates the food pipeline, causing a
feeling of heartburn or pain. Eating close to bedtime can trigger heartburn and potentially
GERD. To reduce nighttime heartburn risk and GERD, eating meals 2-3 hours before sleep should
be recommended. - correct answer ✔✔ What advice would you give to a person complaining of
symptoms of GERD?
a) use pepper instead of salt for seasoning
b) avoid eating before bed
c) chewing spearmint gum will help
d) increase intake of dairy products
,d) evidence informed
Dietitians are encouraged to work in a participatory and coordinated approach when providing
collaborative care. This includes evidence informed decision making through the use of best
practices and resources to support the safe delivery of collaborative care. An evidence informed
decision making approach should enable the separate and shared knowledge and skills of care
providers to synergistically influence the client care provided. - correct answer ✔✔ Which of the
following decision-making approaches should enable the separate and shared knowledge and
skills of care providers to synergistical influence the client care provided?
a) practical
b) experience based
c) knowledge based
d) evidence informed
b) screening
During the screening, the RD uses preliminary nutritional parameters to identify patients who
are malnourished or the potential to become malnourished. The RD should evaluate the
patient's status against a specific criterion on a one-time basis. - correct answer ✔✔ Which of
the following steps of the nutrition care process should the RD evaluate a patient's risk to
becoming malnourished against a specific criterion?
a) assessment
b) screening
c) diagnosis
d) intervention
c) PRO and fat
The AMDR (acceptable macronutrient distribution ranges) recommend that 45-65% of your
daily calories come from CHO, 10-35% from PRO, and 20-35% from fat. In this scenario:
,Fat 52g x 9kcal/g= 468/1534=30%
PRO 120g x 4kcal/g=480/1534=31%
CHO 155g x 4kcal/g=620/1534=40% - correct answer ✔✔ A 28yo female client provides you
with a 7-day food diary. Her daily caloric intake average is 1534calories. The avg is composed of
155g of CHO, 120g of PRO, and 53g of fat. Which of her macronutrients are within the AMDR's
recommended ranges?
a) CHO, PRO, and fat
b) CHO and fat
c) PRO and fat
d) CHO and PRO
b) essential fatty acid deficiency (EFA)
EFAD is a sign of protein-energy deficiency. EFAD has been known to occur in CF patients. This
deficiency is evident if the patient's hair is dry, dull, lacks shine and can easily be plucked. -
correct answer ✔✔ A RD is working with a 3yo female patient with cystic fibrosis (CF). During
her consultation, you notice that your patient's hair is dry, dull, and lacks shine. What is the
possible nutritional-related cause of this?
a) vit A deficiency
b) essential fatty acid deficiency (EFA)
c) hyperlipidemia
d) vit C deficiency
b) determine why she is concerned about wt gain
, Before making any recommendations about food intake, the RD needs to understand the
client's beliefs about wt gain - correct answer ✔✔ Case 1: Julia, a 19yo girl, who has a BMI of
15.5 and is very active. She is referred to the RD because she refuses to consume milk products
believing they cause wt gain.
What should the RD do first?
a) check her BMI to determine if it's in the healthy wt range
b) determine why she is concerned about wt gain
c) suggest daily calcium and vit D supplement
d) review calorie and fat content of milk products
a) anorexia nervosa
Anorexia nervosa, is an eating disorder characterized by low wt, food restriction, fear of gaining
wt, and a strong desire to be thin. Julia sees herself as overweight even though she is
underweight based on her BMI of 15.5 - correct answer ✔✔ Case 1: Julia, a 19yo girl, who has a
BMI of 15.5 and is very active. She is referred to the RD because she refuses to consume milk
products believing they cause wt gain.
Julia opens up with the RD about her eating habits and her active life as a gymnast. She
expresses a fear of gaining wt and decided to significantly decrease her caloric intake in the days
leading up to competition. What eating disorder is Julia most likely experiencing?
a) anorexia nervosa
b) bulimia nervosa
c) anorexia athletica
d) binge eating
b) anorexic patients may have episodes of binge eating, followed by purging
