DTR exam practice questions| 270 QUESTIONS|
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The BEST way of adding energy to a protein restricted diet who has renal failure:
a. Margarine
b. Milkshakes
c. Vegetables
d. Hard boiled eggs Correct Answer: a. Margarine
A patient who is following a low sodium diet should avoid:
a. Canned fruit
b. Fresh fruit
c. Tomato based products
d. Milk Correct Answer: c. Tomato based products
The best choice for older adults with smaller energy needs is
a. VIT/MIN supplementation
b. Nutrient dense foods
c. Increase immune functionality
d. Help macular degeneration Correct Answer: b. Nutrient dense foods
Elderly people require a diet of higher nutrient density than younger individuals. Why?
a. Protein needs are higher
b. Kcal needs are lower
c. Fluid needs are higher
d. Vitamin needs are lower Correct Answer: b. Kcal needs are lower
A lactating woman should increase her calorie needs by how many during lactation.
a. 100 kcal
b. 300 kcal
c. 500 kcal
d. 600 kcal Correct Answer: c. 500 kcal
A patient with a broken jaw should be on ____ Diet
a. Clear liquid
b. Soft
c. NPO
d. Mechanical soft Correct Answer: d. Mechanical soft
As the newly hired food service director for a long-term care facility, you are concerned with
costs and portion control. The line cook says he needs to prepare 375-4 oz. portions of broccoli.
You note broccoli has a waste of 19%. How much broccoli do you need to purchase considering
this information?
a. 94 lbs.
,b. 116 lbs.
c. 266 lbs.
d. 460 lbs. Correct Answer: b. 116 lbs
The most appropriate diet plan for a person who has GERD would be:
a. Small meals high in fluids
b. Small meals low in fat
c. Large meals high in fluids
d. Large meals high in fat Correct Answer: b. Small meals low in fat
Twenty-five people report nausea, vomiting, and abdominal cramping 24 hours after eating a
chicken salad. The source?
a. Clostridium perfringens
b. Salmonella
c. Botulism
d. MRSA Correct Answer: b. Salmonella
The moving average method is used to smooth the randomness of the data. The dietitian averages
the data from April, May, June, and July to determine the number of soy burgers needed for
August. To find number of soy patties for Sept:
a. Add data from Aug and delete data from April
b. Delete data from April only
c. Delete August and June only
d. Add a leap year Correct Answer: a. Add data from Aug and delete data from April
Which one of the dietary components cannot be used to synthesize and store energy?
a. Lactose
b. Animal fats
c. Wheat starch
d. Plant Protein Correct Answer: b. Animal fats
Which monosaccharide is found in nature only as part of a disaccharide?
a. Glucose
b. Fructose
c. Maltose
d. Galactose Correct Answer: d. Galactose
Which nutrient has the greatest energy density?
a. Carbohydrate
b. Protein
c. Fat
d. Vitamins Correct Answer: c. Fat
Which of the following factors will likely have the most significant effect in increasing LDL's?
a. Low saturated fat intake
b. High Saturated fat intake
,c. Obesity
d. Low mono-unsaturated fat intake Correct Answer: b. High Saturated fat intake
The nutritional result of adding baking soda to cooking cabbage is that.
a. More B12 is induced
b. Less Zinc is induced
c. Vitamin C is destroyed
d. Vitamin C is added Correct Answer: c. Vitamin C is destroyed
The combination of monoamine-oxidase and tyramine-containing foods may cause dangerous
increases in a patient's:
a. Blood sugars
b. Blood Pressure
c. Oxidative Stress
d. Hormones Correct Answer: b. Blood Pressure
The daily value for sodium listed on food labels is how many mg?
a. 3000mg/day
b. 198mg/day
c. 2000mg/day
d. 2400mg/day Correct Answer: d. 2400mg/day
The average amount of dietary fiber stated in grams consumed by Americans is.
a. 10-15g
b. 20-25g
c. 30-35g
d. 40-45g Correct Answer: a. 10-15g
What is the major energy carrier in most cells?
a. ATP
b. Glucose
c. Pyruvate
d. Kcal Correct Answer: a. ATP
What % of an adult's body is water?
a. 90%
b. 60%
c. 30%
d. 20% Correct Answer: b. 60%
The chemical digestion of fat takes place
a. Mouth
b. Stomach
c. Small Intestine
d. Gall Bladder Correct Answer: c. Small Intestine
, The enzyme that breaks up starch in the mouth:
a. CHO
b. Lipase
c. Salivary Amylase
d. Secretin Correct Answer: c. Salivary Amylase
On any supermarket product box what must be on it regarding minerals?
a. Calcium and iron
b. Calcium and magnesium
c. Iron and potassium
d. Iron and Zinc Correct Answer: a. Calcium and iron
A patient has an HIV-related gastrointestinal tract infection. To manage diarrhea, the RD/DTR
would recommend which of the following types of diet modifications?
a. Low fat, low fiber, no caffeine, lactose-free
b. High-Fat, High Fiber, increased fluid
c. Low carb diet
d. High Carb diet Correct Answer: a. Low fat, low fiber, no caffeine, lactose-free
To promote the healing of pressure ulcers, the RD should increase:
a. Choline, citric acid, phosphorus, and zinc
b. Iodine, ascorbic acid, calciferol, zinc
c. Beta carotene, ascorbic acid, thiamin, and zinc
d. Vitamin B12, zinc and Vitamin D Correct Answer: c. Beta carotene, ascorbic acid, thiamin,
and zinc
An elderly patient has a stage II decubiti pressure ulcer on her buttock. She should increase
intake of:
a. Margarine, butter, and vegetable oils
b. Broccoli, green beans, and spinach
c. Milk, beef, fish, poultry
d. Beer and cookies Correct Answer: c. Milk, beef, fish, poultry
What is the food cost %? Food costs: $1200. Sales: $3000
a. 35%
b. 38%
c. 40%
d. 50% Correct Answer: c. 40%
When a product is labeled as an excellent source of a nutrient, it must contain at least what % of
the daily value?
a. 30%
b. 20%
c. 45%
d. 80% Correct Answer: b. 20%
43 PAGES | with 100% Correct Answers
The BEST way of adding energy to a protein restricted diet who has renal failure:
a. Margarine
b. Milkshakes
c. Vegetables
d. Hard boiled eggs Correct Answer: a. Margarine
A patient who is following a low sodium diet should avoid:
a. Canned fruit
b. Fresh fruit
c. Tomato based products
d. Milk Correct Answer: c. Tomato based products
The best choice for older adults with smaller energy needs is
a. VIT/MIN supplementation
b. Nutrient dense foods
c. Increase immune functionality
d. Help macular degeneration Correct Answer: b. Nutrient dense foods
Elderly people require a diet of higher nutrient density than younger individuals. Why?
a. Protein needs are higher
b. Kcal needs are lower
c. Fluid needs are higher
d. Vitamin needs are lower Correct Answer: b. Kcal needs are lower
A lactating woman should increase her calorie needs by how many during lactation.
a. 100 kcal
b. 300 kcal
c. 500 kcal
d. 600 kcal Correct Answer: c. 500 kcal
A patient with a broken jaw should be on ____ Diet
a. Clear liquid
b. Soft
c. NPO
d. Mechanical soft Correct Answer: d. Mechanical soft
As the newly hired food service director for a long-term care facility, you are concerned with
costs and portion control. The line cook says he needs to prepare 375-4 oz. portions of broccoli.
You note broccoli has a waste of 19%. How much broccoli do you need to purchase considering
this information?
a. 94 lbs.
,b. 116 lbs.
c. 266 lbs.
d. 460 lbs. Correct Answer: b. 116 lbs
The most appropriate diet plan for a person who has GERD would be:
a. Small meals high in fluids
b. Small meals low in fat
c. Large meals high in fluids
d. Large meals high in fat Correct Answer: b. Small meals low in fat
Twenty-five people report nausea, vomiting, and abdominal cramping 24 hours after eating a
chicken salad. The source?
a. Clostridium perfringens
b. Salmonella
c. Botulism
d. MRSA Correct Answer: b. Salmonella
The moving average method is used to smooth the randomness of the data. The dietitian averages
the data from April, May, June, and July to determine the number of soy burgers needed for
August. To find number of soy patties for Sept:
a. Add data from Aug and delete data from April
b. Delete data from April only
c. Delete August and June only
d. Add a leap year Correct Answer: a. Add data from Aug and delete data from April
Which one of the dietary components cannot be used to synthesize and store energy?
a. Lactose
b. Animal fats
c. Wheat starch
d. Plant Protein Correct Answer: b. Animal fats
Which monosaccharide is found in nature only as part of a disaccharide?
a. Glucose
b. Fructose
c. Maltose
d. Galactose Correct Answer: d. Galactose
Which nutrient has the greatest energy density?
a. Carbohydrate
b. Protein
c. Fat
d. Vitamins Correct Answer: c. Fat
Which of the following factors will likely have the most significant effect in increasing LDL's?
a. Low saturated fat intake
b. High Saturated fat intake
,c. Obesity
d. Low mono-unsaturated fat intake Correct Answer: b. High Saturated fat intake
The nutritional result of adding baking soda to cooking cabbage is that.
a. More B12 is induced
b. Less Zinc is induced
c. Vitamin C is destroyed
d. Vitamin C is added Correct Answer: c. Vitamin C is destroyed
The combination of monoamine-oxidase and tyramine-containing foods may cause dangerous
increases in a patient's:
a. Blood sugars
b. Blood Pressure
c. Oxidative Stress
d. Hormones Correct Answer: b. Blood Pressure
The daily value for sodium listed on food labels is how many mg?
a. 3000mg/day
b. 198mg/day
c. 2000mg/day
d. 2400mg/day Correct Answer: d. 2400mg/day
The average amount of dietary fiber stated in grams consumed by Americans is.
a. 10-15g
b. 20-25g
c. 30-35g
d. 40-45g Correct Answer: a. 10-15g
What is the major energy carrier in most cells?
a. ATP
b. Glucose
c. Pyruvate
d. Kcal Correct Answer: a. ATP
What % of an adult's body is water?
a. 90%
b. 60%
c. 30%
d. 20% Correct Answer: b. 60%
The chemical digestion of fat takes place
a. Mouth
b. Stomach
c. Small Intestine
d. Gall Bladder Correct Answer: c. Small Intestine
, The enzyme that breaks up starch in the mouth:
a. CHO
b. Lipase
c. Salivary Amylase
d. Secretin Correct Answer: c. Salivary Amylase
On any supermarket product box what must be on it regarding minerals?
a. Calcium and iron
b. Calcium and magnesium
c. Iron and potassium
d. Iron and Zinc Correct Answer: a. Calcium and iron
A patient has an HIV-related gastrointestinal tract infection. To manage diarrhea, the RD/DTR
would recommend which of the following types of diet modifications?
a. Low fat, low fiber, no caffeine, lactose-free
b. High-Fat, High Fiber, increased fluid
c. Low carb diet
d. High Carb diet Correct Answer: a. Low fat, low fiber, no caffeine, lactose-free
To promote the healing of pressure ulcers, the RD should increase:
a. Choline, citric acid, phosphorus, and zinc
b. Iodine, ascorbic acid, calciferol, zinc
c. Beta carotene, ascorbic acid, thiamin, and zinc
d. Vitamin B12, zinc and Vitamin D Correct Answer: c. Beta carotene, ascorbic acid, thiamin,
and zinc
An elderly patient has a stage II decubiti pressure ulcer on her buttock. She should increase
intake of:
a. Margarine, butter, and vegetable oils
b. Broccoli, green beans, and spinach
c. Milk, beef, fish, poultry
d. Beer and cookies Correct Answer: c. Milk, beef, fish, poultry
What is the food cost %? Food costs: $1200. Sales: $3000
a. 35%
b. 38%
c. 40%
d. 50% Correct Answer: c. 40%
When a product is labeled as an excellent source of a nutrient, it must contain at least what % of
the daily value?
a. 30%
b. 20%
c. 45%
d. 80% Correct Answer: b. 20%
