,TESTBANK FOR Nutrition Therapy and Pathophysiology 5th Edition Nelms
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1. Conducting a nutrition assessment and identifying a nutrition diagnosis falls within Standard 1:
Demonstrating Ethics and Competence in Practice.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
RATIONALE: Conducting a nutrition assessment and identifying a nutrition diagnosis falls
within Standard 7: Providing Personal/Population Centered Care.
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: 1.2 The Registered Dietitian Nutritionist in Clinical Practice
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: NTAP.NELM.2026.01.01 - Describe the Scope and Standards of Practice
developed by the Commission for Dietetic Registration and the Academy of
Nutrition and Dietetics.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Apply
2. Rehabilitation facilities focus on integrated, multidisciplinary assistance for recovery from acute or
chronic illness and/or surgical procedures.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
RATIONALE: Rehabilitation facilities focus on integrated, multidisciplinary assistance for
recovery from acute or chronic illness and/or surgical procedures.
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: 1.2 The Registered Dietitian Nutritionist in Clinical Practice
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: NTAP.NELM.2026.01.02 - Explain the standards that support the minimal
level of competence for the entry level registered dietitian nutritionist.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remember
3. Working with a speech pathologist to determine the most appropriate diet consistency for a patient is
an example of interdisciplinary collaboration.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
RATIONALE: Working with a speech pathologist to determine the most appropriate diet
consistency for a patient is an example of interdisciplinary collaboration.
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: 1.3 Other Health Professionals—Interprofessional Teams
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: NTAP.NELM.2026.01.04 - Identify roles and responsibilities of other health
professions within the interprofessional team.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Apply
4. To provide optimal nutritional care, all aspects of a patient's life must be considered.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
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RATIONALE: To provide optimal nutritional care, all aspects of a patient's life must be
considered.
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: 1.5 Developing Clinical Skills and Professional Performance
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: NTAP.NELM.2026.01.05 - Identify the changing areas of practice as
education and training for the registered dietitian nutritionist advances.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Understand
5. Evidence-based practice can best be defined as purposeful, self-regulatory judgment and opinion that
results in interpretation, analysis, evaluation, and inference upon which decisions are based.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
RATIONALE: Evidence-based practice can best be defined as systematic interpretation,
analysis, evaluation, inference, and then application of research in a practice
setting.
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: 1.5 Developing Clinical Skills and Professional Performance
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: NTAP.NELM.2026.01.05 - Identify the changing areas of practice as
education and training for the registered dietitian nutritionist advances.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Analyze
6. Laylah has been a practicing RDN for 12 years. She tries to attend at least one national or regional
nutrition-focused conference each year and at least one webinar in her specialty area each month. What
professional standard of practice is Laylah demonstrating by taking part in continuing education
opportunities?
a. Standard 6: Providing Effective Communications and Advocacy
b. Standard 5: Applying Research and Guidelines
c. Standard 1: Demonstrating Ethics and Competence in Practice
d. Standard 6: Providing Effective Communications and Advocacy
ANSWER: c
RATIONALE: Pursing continuing education falls within Standard 1: Demonstrating Ethics
and Competence in Practice.
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: 1.2 The Registered Dietitian Nutritionist in Clinical Practice
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: NTAP.NELM.2026.01.01 - Describe the Scope and Standards of Practice
developed by the Commission for Dietetic Registration and the Academy of
Nutrition and Dietetics.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Apply
7. What standard of practice is demonstrated by developing a nutrition intervention?
a. Standard 6: Providing Effective Communications and Advocacy
b. Standard 3: Illustrating Quality in Practice
c. Standard 5: Applying Research and Guidelines
d. Standard 7: Providing Person/Population Centered Care
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ANSWER: d
RATIONALE: Developing a nutrition intervention falls under Standard 7: Providing
Personal/Population Centered Care.
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: 1.2 The Registered Dietitian Nutritionist in Clinical Practice
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: NTAP.NELM.2026.01.01 - Describe the Scope and Standards of Practice
developed by the Commission for Dietetic Registration and the Academy of
Nutrition and Dietetics.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Apply
8. Ethan is an RDN at a long-term care facility. He notices that one of the residents seems to have trouble
chewing and swallowing food, so he makes a referral to the speech-language pathologist on staff. What
standard of practice if Ethan demonstrating by making this referral?
a. Standard 1: Demonstrating Ethics and Competence in Practice
b. Standard 4: Demonstrating Leadership, Interprofessional Collaboration, Management of
Programs, Services, and Resources
c. Standard 5: Applying Research and Guidelines
d. Standard 7: Providing Person/Population Centered Care
ANSWER: b
RATIONALE: Facilitating referrals falls under Standard 4: Demonstrating Leadership,
Interprofessional Collaboration, Management of Programs, Services, and
Resources.
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: 1.2 The Registered Dietitian Nutritionist in Clinical Practice
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: NTAP.NELM.2026.01.01 - Describe the Scope and Standards of Practice
developed by the Commission for Dietetic Registration and the Academy of
Nutrition and Dietetics.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Apply
9. Which of the following is an example of Standard 2: Striving for Health Equity?
a. adhering to a code of conduct
b. participating in advocacy and public policy research
c. identifying a nutrition diagnosis
d. promoting sustainable food practices
ANSWER: d
RATIONALE: Promoting sustainable food practices is an activity that falls within Standard
2: Striving for Health Equity.
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Promoting sustainable food practices is an activity that falls within Standard
2: Striving for Health Equity.
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: NTAP.NELM.2026.01.01 - Describe the Scope and Standards of Practice
developed by the Commission for Dietetic Registration and the Academy of
Nutrition and Dietetics.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Apply
10. Alana is a clinical dietitian for a hospital that is owned by a religious organization. At what type of
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facility does she work?
a. private for profit
b. public for profit
c. private not for profit
d. public not for profit
ANSWER: d
RATIONALE: A hospital that is owned by a religious organization is an example of a private not for p
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: 1.2 The Registered Dietitian Nutritionist in Clinical Practice
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: NTAP.NELM.2026.01.02 - Explain the standards that support the minimal level of com
entry level registered dietitian nutritionist.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Apply
11. Jada is an RDN whose primary responsibilities are reviewing productivity reports, hiring, and training
employees, and developing. What is her role within a clinical nutrition team?
a. clinical nutrition manager
b. dietetic assistant
c. community dietitian
d. dietetic technician
ANSWER: a
RATIONALE: Responsibilities of a clinical nutrition manager include reviewing
productivity reports, hiring and training employees, and developing.
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: 1.2 The Registered Dietitian Nutritionist in Clinical Practice
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: NTAP.NELM.2026.01.02 - Explain the standards that support the minimal
level of competence for the entry level registered dietitian nutritionist.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Apply
12. Hanna manages a clinical nutrition team at a local hospital. She is hiring for a new position within the
department. The key tasks for that position are processing diet orders, checking menus against standards,
and setting up standard nourishment. What type of nutrition professional is Hanna seeking to hire?
a. dietetic technician
b. registered dietitian nutritionist
c. clinical dietitian
d. diet clerk
ANSWER: d
RATIONALE: Responsibilities of a diet clerk or diet assistant include processing diet
orders, checking menus against standards, and setting up standard
nourishment,
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: 1.2 The Registered Dietitian Nutritionist in Clinical Practice
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: NTAP.NELM.2026.01.02 - Explain the standards that support the minimal
level of competence for the entry level registered dietitian nutritionist.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Apply
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13. Which of the following is an advantage of working as a registered dietitian nutritionist in a post-acute
facility?
a. greater autonomy and can set flexible schedules
b. more leadership positions available among health professionals at the same facility
c. flexibility to take paid holidays and time off on weekends
d. the outcomes of each nutrition intervention do not have to be monitored
ANSWER: a
RATIONALE: RDNs in post-acute care settings often have greater autonomy and can set
flexible schedules.
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: 1.2 The Registered Dietitian Nutritionist in Clinical Practice
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: NTAP.NELM.2026.01.02 - Explain the standards that support the minimal
level of competence for the entry level registered dietitian nutritionist.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Analyze
14. Kaliah is a pediatric RDN. What is her primary role in this position?
a. provide information about community resources for nutrition services
b. educate children about maintaining an appropriate diet for their age
c. assist pediatric patients with performing activities of daily living
d. optimize nutrient intake in children while promoting growth and development
ANSWER: d
RATIONALE: The primary role of a pediatric RDN is to optimize nutrient intake in children
while promoting growth and development.
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: 1.2 The Registered Dietitian Nutritionist in Clinical Practice
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: NTAP.NELM.2026.01.02 - Explain the standards that support the minimal
level of competence for the entry level registered dietitian nutritionist.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Apply
15. Chloe is an RDN at a hospital. During a nutrition assessment, a patient reports that it is challenging to
eat because she cannot pick up a fork or knife. What member of member of the interdisciplinary team
should Chloe consult with regarding this patient’s issue?
a. physical therapist
b. occupational therapist
c. nurse
d. social worker
ANSWER: b
RATIONALE: Occupational therapists provide intervention to improve, sustain, or restore
skills in activities of daily living such as picking up a fork or knife.
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: 1.3 Other Health Professionals—Interprofessional Teams
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: NTAP.NELM.2026.01.04 - Identify roles and responsibilities of other health
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professions within the interprofessional team.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Apply
16. Rashad is an RDN at a post-acute rehabilitation facility where swallowing disorders are common.
What member of the interdisciplinary team should Rashad work closely with for these disorders?
a. pharmacist
b. physical therapist
c. speech-language pathologist
d. nurse
ANSWER: c
RATIONALE: Speech-language pathologists working in clinical settings provide services to
individuals
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: 1.3 Other Health Professionals—Interprofessional Teams
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: NTAP.NELM.2026.01.04 - Identify roles and responsibilities of other health
professions within the interprofessional team.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Apply
17. Naima is an RDN who works in a critical care facility where some patients require parenteral
nutrition. When changes are made to a parenteral nutrition order, who is typically responsible for making
the changes to the solution?
a. nurse
b. occupational therapist
c. pharmacist
d. speech-language pathologist
ANSWER: c
RATIONALE: Pharmacists are commonly responsible for compounding sterile solutions
including parental nutrition support solutions.
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: 1.3 Other Health Professionals—Interprofessional Teams
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: NTAP.NELM.2026.01.04 - Identify roles and responsibilities of other health
professions within the interprofessional team.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Apply
18. A patient needs assistance with buying food after he is discharged from the hospital. Which
professional should be consulted?
a. pharmacist
b. social worker
c. physician
d. occupational therapist
ANSWER: b
RATIONALE: Social workers can help plan for patients’ needs after discharge by arranging
community and financial resources to cover medical needs, food-related
services, and costs.
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POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: 1.3 Other Health Professionals—Interprofessional Teams
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: NTAP.NELM.2026.01.04 - Identify roles and responsibilities of other health
professions within the interprofessional team.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Apply
19. A patient needs a prescription for total parenteral nutrition to ensure adequate electrolyte balance.
Who is responsible for prescribing parenteral nutrition?
a. physician
b. registered dietitian nutritionist
c. pharmacist
d. nurse
ANSWER: a
RATIONALE: Physicians are responsible for prescribing nutrition support and nutrition
prescriptions for their patients but typically work in collaboration with the
RDN.
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: 1.3 Other Health Professionals—Interprofessional Teams
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: NTAP.NELM.2026.01.04 - Identify roles and responsibilities of other health
professions within the interprofessional team.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Apply
20. A patient reports to a hospital that he has difficulty breathing. Which of the following professionals
should be consulted?
a. nurse
b. physical therapist
c. social worker
d. respiratory therapist
ANSWER: d
RATIONALE: Respiratory therapists provide testing, treatment, and care to patients who
have difficulty breathing.
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: 1.3 Other Health Professionals—Interprofessional Teams
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: NTAP.NELM.2026.01.04 - Identify roles and responsibilities of other health
professions within the interprofessional team.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Apply
21. A local radiology and imaging clinic is owned by investors. What type of facility is it?
a. private not for profit
b. public for profit
c. private for profit
d. public not for profit
ANSWER: c
RATIONALE: An investor-owned healthcare clinic is a type of private for profit facility.
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POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: 1.2 The Registered Dietitian Nutritionist in Clinical Practice
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: NTAP.NELM.2026.01.02 - Explain the standards that support the minimal
level of competence for the entry level registered dietitian nutritionist.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Apply
22. Prior to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), what diagnosis was covered for nutrition services of those
listed below?
a. hyperlipidemia
b. obesity
c. hypertension
d. diabetes
ANSWER: d
RATIONALE: Prior to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), nutrition services were only
covered for those with kidney disease and diabetes.
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: 1.4 Health-Care Services and Reimbursement for Medical Nutrition Therapy
(MNT)
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: NTAP.NELM.2026.01.03 - Examine the requirement of evidence-based
practice and the subsequent role of implementation science to effect change
within the practice environment.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Apply
23. Which of the following is a correct statement or assessment about the evolution of a dietitian's
knowledge base?
a. It is fulfilled upon graduation from an accredited school.
b. It remains at a level of minimum standards based on the 2024 Scope and Standards of
Practice.
c. It constantly expands and evolves in order to apply to new practice developments.
d. It is diminishing because of current evidence-based practices.
ANSWER: c
RATIONALE: A dietitian’s knowledge base is continually changing, expanding, and
evolving as new information becomes available and new developments can
be applied to practice.
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: 1.5 Developing Clinical Skills and Professional Performance
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: NTAP.NELM.2026.01.05 - Identify the changing areas of practice as
education and training for the registered dietitian nutritionist advances.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Analyze
24. Kennedy works as part of a clinical nutrition team at an acute-care facility. Her primary tasks are
nutritional screening of patients to determine the risk of developing a nutrition-related problem, nutrition
intervention, and evaluation of the nutrition care plan. What is Kennedy’s role on the clinical nutrition
team?
a. dietetic technician (NDTR)
b. clinical nutrition manager
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Important Notes
The file includes the complete test bank, organized chapter by chapter.
A sample of selected pages has been provided for preview.
All available appendices and Excel files (if included in the original resources) are
provided.
We continuously update our files to ensure you receive the latest and most accurate
editions.
New editions are added regularly – stay connected for updates!
✅ Why Buy From Us?
📚 Complete & organized chapter-by-chapter – no missing content, no guessing.
⚡ Instant digital delivery – get your file the moment you pay, no waiting.
📅 Always up to date – we track new editions so you always get the latest version.
💬 Friendly support – real humans ready to help, anytime you need us.
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,Chapter 1 - Role of the Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
1. Conducting a nutrition assessment and identifying a nutrition diagnosis falls within Standard 1:
Demonstrating Ethics and Competence in Practice.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
RATIONALE: Conducting a nutrition assessment and identifying a nutrition diagnosis falls
within Standard 7: Providing Personal/Population Centered Care.
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: 1.2 The Registered Dietitian Nutritionist in Clinical Practice
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: NTAP.NELM.2026.01.01 - Describe the Scope and Standards of Practice
developed by the Commission for Dietetic Registration and the Academy of
Nutrition and Dietetics.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Apply
2. Rehabilitation facilities focus on integrated, multidisciplinary assistance for recovery from acute or
chronic illness and/or surgical procedures.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
RATIONALE: Rehabilitation facilities focus on integrated, multidisciplinary assistance for
recovery from acute or chronic illness and/or surgical procedures.
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: 1.2 The Registered Dietitian Nutritionist in Clinical Practice
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: NTAP.NELM.2026.01.02 - Explain the standards that support the minimal
level of competence for the entry level registered dietitian nutritionist.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remember
3. Working with a speech pathologist to determine the most appropriate diet consistency for a patient is
an example of interdisciplinary collaboration.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
RATIONALE: Working with a speech pathologist to determine the most appropriate diet
consistency for a patient is an example of interdisciplinary collaboration.
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: 1.3 Other Health Professionals—Interprofessional Teams
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: NTAP.NELM.2026.01.04 - Identify roles and responsibilities of other health
professions within the interprofessional team.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Apply
4. To provide optimal nutritional care, all aspects of a patient's life must be considered.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
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RATIONALE: To provide optimal nutritional care, all aspects of a patient's life must be
considered.
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: 1.5 Developing Clinical Skills and Professional Performance
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: NTAP.NELM.2026.01.05 - Identify the changing areas of practice as
education and training for the registered dietitian nutritionist advances.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Understand
5. Evidence-based practice can best be defined as purposeful, self-regulatory judgment and opinion that
results in interpretation, analysis, evaluation, and inference upon which decisions are based.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
RATIONALE: Evidence-based practice can best be defined as systematic interpretation,
analysis, evaluation, inference, and then application of research in a practice
setting.
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: 1.5 Developing Clinical Skills and Professional Performance
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: NTAP.NELM.2026.01.05 - Identify the changing areas of practice as
education and training for the registered dietitian nutritionist advances.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Analyze
6. Laylah has been a practicing RDN for 12 years. She tries to attend at least one national or regional
nutrition-focused conference each year and at least one webinar in her specialty area each month. What
professional standard of practice is Laylah demonstrating by taking part in continuing education
opportunities?
a. Standard 6: Providing Effective Communications and Advocacy
b. Standard 5: Applying Research and Guidelines
c. Standard 1: Demonstrating Ethics and Competence in Practice
d. Standard 6: Providing Effective Communications and Advocacy
ANSWER: c
RATIONALE: Pursing continuing education falls within Standard 1: Demonstrating Ethics
and Competence in Practice.
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: 1.2 The Registered Dietitian Nutritionist in Clinical Practice
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: NTAP.NELM.2026.01.01 - Describe the Scope and Standards of Practice
developed by the Commission for Dietetic Registration and the Academy of
Nutrition and Dietetics.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Apply
7. What standard of practice is demonstrated by developing a nutrition intervention?
a. Standard 6: Providing Effective Communications and Advocacy
b. Standard 3: Illustrating Quality in Practice
c. Standard 5: Applying Research and Guidelines
d. Standard 7: Providing Person/Population Centered Care
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ANSWER: d
RATIONALE: Developing a nutrition intervention falls under Standard 7: Providing
Personal/Population Centered Care.
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: 1.2 The Registered Dietitian Nutritionist in Clinical Practice
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: NTAP.NELM.2026.01.01 - Describe the Scope and Standards of Practice
developed by the Commission for Dietetic Registration and the Academy of
Nutrition and Dietetics.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Apply
8. Ethan is an RDN at a long-term care facility. He notices that one of the residents seems to have trouble
chewing and swallowing food, so he makes a referral to the speech-language pathologist on staff. What
standard of practice if Ethan demonstrating by making this referral?
a. Standard 1: Demonstrating Ethics and Competence in Practice
b. Standard 4: Demonstrating Leadership, Interprofessional Collaboration, Management of
Programs, Services, and Resources
c. Standard 5: Applying Research and Guidelines
d. Standard 7: Providing Person/Population Centered Care
ANSWER: b
RATIONALE: Facilitating referrals falls under Standard 4: Demonstrating Leadership,
Interprofessional Collaboration, Management of Programs, Services, and
Resources.
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: 1.2 The Registered Dietitian Nutritionist in Clinical Practice
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: NTAP.NELM.2026.01.01 - Describe the Scope and Standards of Practice
developed by the Commission for Dietetic Registration and the Academy of
Nutrition and Dietetics.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Apply
9. Which of the following is an example of Standard 2: Striving for Health Equity?
a. adhering to a code of conduct
b. participating in advocacy and public policy research
c. identifying a nutrition diagnosis
d. promoting sustainable food practices
ANSWER: d
RATIONALE: Promoting sustainable food practices is an activity that falls within Standard
2: Striving for Health Equity.
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Promoting sustainable food practices is an activity that falls within Standard
2: Striving for Health Equity.
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: NTAP.NELM.2026.01.01 - Describe the Scope and Standards of Practice
developed by the Commission for Dietetic Registration and the Academy of
Nutrition and Dietetics.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Apply
10. Alana is a clinical dietitian for a hospital that is owned by a religious organization. At what type of
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facility does she work?
a. private for profit
b. public for profit
c. private not for profit
d. public not for profit
ANSWER: d
RATIONALE: A hospital that is owned by a religious organization is an example of a private not for p
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: 1.2 The Registered Dietitian Nutritionist in Clinical Practice
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: NTAP.NELM.2026.01.02 - Explain the standards that support the minimal level of com
entry level registered dietitian nutritionist.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Apply
11. Jada is an RDN whose primary responsibilities are reviewing productivity reports, hiring, and training
employees, and developing. What is her role within a clinical nutrition team?
a. clinical nutrition manager
b. dietetic assistant
c. community dietitian
d. dietetic technician
ANSWER: a
RATIONALE: Responsibilities of a clinical nutrition manager include reviewing
productivity reports, hiring and training employees, and developing.
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: 1.2 The Registered Dietitian Nutritionist in Clinical Practice
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: NTAP.NELM.2026.01.02 - Explain the standards that support the minimal
level of competence for the entry level registered dietitian nutritionist.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Apply
12. Hanna manages a clinical nutrition team at a local hospital. She is hiring for a new position within the
department. The key tasks for that position are processing diet orders, checking menus against standards,
and setting up standard nourishment. What type of nutrition professional is Hanna seeking to hire?
a. dietetic technician
b. registered dietitian nutritionist
c. clinical dietitian
d. diet clerk
ANSWER: d
RATIONALE: Responsibilities of a diet clerk or diet assistant include processing diet
orders, checking menus against standards, and setting up standard
nourishment,
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: 1.2 The Registered Dietitian Nutritionist in Clinical Practice
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: NTAP.NELM.2026.01.02 - Explain the standards that support the minimal
level of competence for the entry level registered dietitian nutritionist.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Apply
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13. Which of the following is an advantage of working as a registered dietitian nutritionist in a post-acute
facility?
a. greater autonomy and can set flexible schedules
b. more leadership positions available among health professionals at the same facility
c. flexibility to take paid holidays and time off on weekends
d. the outcomes of each nutrition intervention do not have to be monitored
ANSWER: a
RATIONALE: RDNs in post-acute care settings often have greater autonomy and can set
flexible schedules.
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: 1.2 The Registered Dietitian Nutritionist in Clinical Practice
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: NTAP.NELM.2026.01.02 - Explain the standards that support the minimal
level of competence for the entry level registered dietitian nutritionist.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Analyze
14. Kaliah is a pediatric RDN. What is her primary role in this position?
a. provide information about community resources for nutrition services
b. educate children about maintaining an appropriate diet for their age
c. assist pediatric patients with performing activities of daily living
d. optimize nutrient intake in children while promoting growth and development
ANSWER: d
RATIONALE: The primary role of a pediatric RDN is to optimize nutrient intake in children
while promoting growth and development.
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: 1.2 The Registered Dietitian Nutritionist in Clinical Practice
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: NTAP.NELM.2026.01.02 - Explain the standards that support the minimal
level of competence for the entry level registered dietitian nutritionist.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Apply
15. Chloe is an RDN at a hospital. During a nutrition assessment, a patient reports that it is challenging to
eat because she cannot pick up a fork or knife. What member of member of the interdisciplinary team
should Chloe consult with regarding this patient’s issue?
a. physical therapist
b. occupational therapist
c. nurse
d. social worker
ANSWER: b
RATIONALE: Occupational therapists provide intervention to improve, sustain, or restore
skills in activities of daily living such as picking up a fork or knife.
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: 1.3 Other Health Professionals—Interprofessional Teams
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: NTAP.NELM.2026.01.04 - Identify roles and responsibilities of other health
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professions within the interprofessional team.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Apply
16. Rashad is an RDN at a post-acute rehabilitation facility where swallowing disorders are common.
What member of the interdisciplinary team should Rashad work closely with for these disorders?
a. pharmacist
b. physical therapist
c. speech-language pathologist
d. nurse
ANSWER: c
RATIONALE: Speech-language pathologists working in clinical settings provide services to
individuals
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: 1.3 Other Health Professionals—Interprofessional Teams
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: NTAP.NELM.2026.01.04 - Identify roles and responsibilities of other health
professions within the interprofessional team.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Apply
17. Naima is an RDN who works in a critical care facility where some patients require parenteral
nutrition. When changes are made to a parenteral nutrition order, who is typically responsible for making
the changes to the solution?
a. nurse
b. occupational therapist
c. pharmacist
d. speech-language pathologist
ANSWER: c
RATIONALE: Pharmacists are commonly responsible for compounding sterile solutions
including parental nutrition support solutions.
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: 1.3 Other Health Professionals—Interprofessional Teams
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: NTAP.NELM.2026.01.04 - Identify roles and responsibilities of other health
professions within the interprofessional team.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Apply
18. A patient needs assistance with buying food after he is discharged from the hospital. Which
professional should be consulted?
a. pharmacist
b. social worker
c. physician
d. occupational therapist
ANSWER: b
RATIONALE: Social workers can help plan for patients’ needs after discharge by arranging
community and financial resources to cover medical needs, food-related
services, and costs.
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POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: 1.3 Other Health Professionals—Interprofessional Teams
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: NTAP.NELM.2026.01.04 - Identify roles and responsibilities of other health
professions within the interprofessional team.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Apply
19. A patient needs a prescription for total parenteral nutrition to ensure adequate electrolyte balance.
Who is responsible for prescribing parenteral nutrition?
a. physician
b. registered dietitian nutritionist
c. pharmacist
d. nurse
ANSWER: a
RATIONALE: Physicians are responsible for prescribing nutrition support and nutrition
prescriptions for their patients but typically work in collaboration with the
RDN.
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: 1.3 Other Health Professionals—Interprofessional Teams
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: NTAP.NELM.2026.01.04 - Identify roles and responsibilities of other health
professions within the interprofessional team.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Apply
20. A patient reports to a hospital that he has difficulty breathing. Which of the following professionals
should be consulted?
a. nurse
b. physical therapist
c. social worker
d. respiratory therapist
ANSWER: d
RATIONALE: Respiratory therapists provide testing, treatment, and care to patients who
have difficulty breathing.
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: 1.3 Other Health Professionals—Interprofessional Teams
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: NTAP.NELM.2026.01.04 - Identify roles and responsibilities of other health
professions within the interprofessional team.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Apply
21. A local radiology and imaging clinic is owned by investors. What type of facility is it?
a. private not for profit
b. public for profit
c. private for profit
d. public not for profit
ANSWER: c
RATIONALE: An investor-owned healthcare clinic is a type of private for profit facility.
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POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: 1.2 The Registered Dietitian Nutritionist in Clinical Practice
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: NTAP.NELM.2026.01.02 - Explain the standards that support the minimal
level of competence for the entry level registered dietitian nutritionist.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Apply
22. Prior to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), what diagnosis was covered for nutrition services of those
listed below?
a. hyperlipidemia
b. obesity
c. hypertension
d. diabetes
ANSWER: d
RATIONALE: Prior to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), nutrition services were only
covered for those with kidney disease and diabetes.
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: 1.4 Health-Care Services and Reimbursement for Medical Nutrition Therapy
(MNT)
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: NTAP.NELM.2026.01.03 - Examine the requirement of evidence-based
practice and the subsequent role of implementation science to effect change
within the practice environment.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Apply
23. Which of the following is a correct statement or assessment about the evolution of a dietitian's
knowledge base?
a. It is fulfilled upon graduation from an accredited school.
b. It remains at a level of minimum standards based on the 2024 Scope and Standards of
Practice.
c. It constantly expands and evolves in order to apply to new practice developments.
d. It is diminishing because of current evidence-based practices.
ANSWER: c
RATIONALE: A dietitian’s knowledge base is continually changing, expanding, and
evolving as new information becomes available and new developments can
be applied to practice.
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: 1.5 Developing Clinical Skills and Professional Performance
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: NTAP.NELM.2026.01.05 - Identify the changing areas of practice as
education and training for the registered dietitian nutritionist advances.
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Analyze
24. Kennedy works as part of a clinical nutrition team at an acute-care facility. Her primary tasks are
nutritional screening of patients to determine the risk of developing a nutrition-related problem, nutrition
intervention, and evaluation of the nutrition care plan. What is Kennedy’s role on the clinical nutrition
team?
a. dietetic technician (NDTR)
b. clinical nutrition manager
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