RDN Exam Study Questions with Correct Answers
Which of the following foods would be the best source of zinc for Jewish clients who
observe dietary laws?
A. Roast turkey
B. Stuffed pork chops
C. Whole wheat bread
D. Frozen green beans -Answer- A
A dietitian who is counseling the mother of a child with eating difficulties has evaluated
needs and decided on the best alternatives for feeding. The dietitian should next:
A. evaluate the mother's level of comprehension
B. instruct the mother in various feeding approaches
C. obtain a list of the child's food preferences and typical eating patterns
D.review with the mother the ways to implement the recommended approaches -
Answer- D
During a counseling session about lowering sodium, the client states "I have begun
reading labels to identify the sodium content of foods." The client is in which of the
following stages of change?
A. Precontemplation
B. Contemplation
C. Preparation
D.Action -Answer- C
A patient has a pre-surgery serum albumin level of 3.7 mg/dL and a post surgery level
of 3.1 mg/dL. The dietitian should recognize that:
A. a lab error has occured
B. the patient experienced a protein-losing enteropathy
C. a decrease serum albumin level is normal after surgery
D.the patient is experiencing severe visceral protein storage depletion -Answer- C
An adolescents BMI is plotted at the 90th percentile on the CDC growth chart. The
adolescent is:
A. Obese
B. overweight
C. normal weight
D.at risk for overweight -Answer- B
,A pt with CKD on HD has the following lab results: BUN 50 mg/dL, albumin 2.8 mg/dL,
calcium 8 mg/dL. What recommendations should the RD make to improve the lab
values?
A. Decrease fluid intake
B. Increase protein intake
C. Use a calcium supplement
D.Increase the amount of phosphate binders -Answer- B
An infant with PKU requires which of the following alterations?
A. Low isoleucine, high valine
B. High isoleucine, low valine
C. Low phenylalanine, high tyrosine
D.High phenylalanine, low tyrosine -Answer- C
How many FTE employees would be required to staff ten 8-hour positions that require
coverage 7 days a week?
A. 10
B. 14
C. 14.4
D. 15.5 -Answer- B
(10 positions)X(8 hours)(7 days) = 560
hours per week = 14
Transferring a staff member who is rumored to have COPD violates which of the
following acts?
A. Equal employment opportunity act
B. Americans with disabilities act
C. Fair labor standards act
D. Civil rights act -Answer- B
A clinical manager has created a marketing strategy for a new pediatric weight-loss
program to be competitively priced and held at a local school. Another factor required
for a successful marketing mix is:
A. a logo and brand
B. expert guest speakers
C. advertising to parents
D. additional convenient meeting locations -Answer- C
Using the 5 week, simple moving average method of forecasting and the data below,
the dietitian will need how many servings for October 7th?
, Sep 5 = 125 servings
Sep 12 = 115 servings
Sep 19 = 119 servings
Sep 26 = 123 servings
Oct 2 = 120 servings
Oct 10 = 121 servings
A. 115
B. 120
C. 121
D. 125 -Answer- B
The most important critical control point to monitor in the preparation and service of
canned cream soup is the temperature:
A. at delivery
B. of storage
C. during end-point cooking
D. during service holding -Answer- D
Carrots rank in the middle of the glycemic index scale, but the glycemic load of carrots
is low. Which of the following explains it better?
A. heating carrots lowers the glycemic load
B. The fiber in carrots negatively affects the glycemic load
C. A small amount of absorbable carbs is present in carrots
D. the carbs in carrots are cleared from tissues at a slow rate -Answer- C
Which of the following foods is most appropriate as an alternative to dairy products for a
vegan?
A. rice milk
B. almond milk
C. acidophilus milk
D. fortified soy milk -Answer- D
A client explains to the dietitian "I realize I am overweight, but this is not the time for me
to change my diet." The dietitian should respond by asking:
A. how will your life improve as you make these changes?
B. what do you know about the relationship between weight and stress?
C. What are the advantages and disadvantages of focusing on change now?
D. what obstacles are you facing that are keeping you from reaching your goals? -
Answer- C
Which of the following foods would be the best source of zinc for Jewish clients who
observe dietary laws?
A. Roast turkey
B. Stuffed pork chops
C. Whole wheat bread
D. Frozen green beans -Answer- A
A dietitian who is counseling the mother of a child with eating difficulties has evaluated
needs and decided on the best alternatives for feeding. The dietitian should next:
A. evaluate the mother's level of comprehension
B. instruct the mother in various feeding approaches
C. obtain a list of the child's food preferences and typical eating patterns
D.review with the mother the ways to implement the recommended approaches -
Answer- D
During a counseling session about lowering sodium, the client states "I have begun
reading labels to identify the sodium content of foods." The client is in which of the
following stages of change?
A. Precontemplation
B. Contemplation
C. Preparation
D.Action -Answer- C
A patient has a pre-surgery serum albumin level of 3.7 mg/dL and a post surgery level
of 3.1 mg/dL. The dietitian should recognize that:
A. a lab error has occured
B. the patient experienced a protein-losing enteropathy
C. a decrease serum albumin level is normal after surgery
D.the patient is experiencing severe visceral protein storage depletion -Answer- C
An adolescents BMI is plotted at the 90th percentile on the CDC growth chart. The
adolescent is:
A. Obese
B. overweight
C. normal weight
D.at risk for overweight -Answer- B
,A pt with CKD on HD has the following lab results: BUN 50 mg/dL, albumin 2.8 mg/dL,
calcium 8 mg/dL. What recommendations should the RD make to improve the lab
values?
A. Decrease fluid intake
B. Increase protein intake
C. Use a calcium supplement
D.Increase the amount of phosphate binders -Answer- B
An infant with PKU requires which of the following alterations?
A. Low isoleucine, high valine
B. High isoleucine, low valine
C. Low phenylalanine, high tyrosine
D.High phenylalanine, low tyrosine -Answer- C
How many FTE employees would be required to staff ten 8-hour positions that require
coverage 7 days a week?
A. 10
B. 14
C. 14.4
D. 15.5 -Answer- B
(10 positions)X(8 hours)(7 days) = 560
hours per week = 14
Transferring a staff member who is rumored to have COPD violates which of the
following acts?
A. Equal employment opportunity act
B. Americans with disabilities act
C. Fair labor standards act
D. Civil rights act -Answer- B
A clinical manager has created a marketing strategy for a new pediatric weight-loss
program to be competitively priced and held at a local school. Another factor required
for a successful marketing mix is:
A. a logo and brand
B. expert guest speakers
C. advertising to parents
D. additional convenient meeting locations -Answer- C
Using the 5 week, simple moving average method of forecasting and the data below,
the dietitian will need how many servings for October 7th?
, Sep 5 = 125 servings
Sep 12 = 115 servings
Sep 19 = 119 servings
Sep 26 = 123 servings
Oct 2 = 120 servings
Oct 10 = 121 servings
A. 115
B. 120
C. 121
D. 125 -Answer- B
The most important critical control point to monitor in the preparation and service of
canned cream soup is the temperature:
A. at delivery
B. of storage
C. during end-point cooking
D. during service holding -Answer- D
Carrots rank in the middle of the glycemic index scale, but the glycemic load of carrots
is low. Which of the following explains it better?
A. heating carrots lowers the glycemic load
B. The fiber in carrots negatively affects the glycemic load
C. A small amount of absorbable carbs is present in carrots
D. the carbs in carrots are cleared from tissues at a slow rate -Answer- C
Which of the following foods is most appropriate as an alternative to dairy products for a
vegan?
A. rice milk
B. almond milk
C. acidophilus milk
D. fortified soy milk -Answer- D
A client explains to the dietitian "I realize I am overweight, but this is not the time for me
to change my diet." The dietitian should respond by asking:
A. how will your life improve as you make these changes?
B. what do you know about the relationship between weight and stress?
C. What are the advantages and disadvantages of focusing on change now?
D. what obstacles are you facing that are keeping you from reaching your goals? -
Answer- C
