CDM Practice Test
A client weighs 162 pounds today. One month ago, the client weighed 174 pounds.
The percent of weight change is: - correct answer-7%
The section of the minimum data set (MDS) that contains the most nutrition
information is designated as: - correct answer-section K
Which of the following questions would be most appropriate to ask when taking a
diet history? - correct answer-When do you usually eat
Which of the following instruments would not be used for a diet history? - correct
answer-caliper
The nutrition screening indicators are often categorized as A B C D. What does the
D represent? - correct answer-Diet history
A decreased intake of 250 to 300 calories per day may result in a loss of
approximately one pound of body fat within how many days? - correct answer-12
days
If a diet provides 36 grams of fat and a total of 1800 calories, the percentage of
calories form fat is: - correct answer-18%
How many milliliters of juice are equivalent to 1/2 cup? - correct answer-120
The purpose of the certified dietary manager's role in care planning is not to? -
correct answer-Monitor the clients daily weight
The best menu change for a client on a low-sodium (Na) diet would be: - correct
answer-substitute roast beef for baked ham
A client who is diagnosed with diverticulitis should avoid which of the following
foods? - correct answer-Bran flakes
The initial diet order is located in what section of the clients medical chart? - correct
answer-Physicians orders
What is the first step to take when a client requests a food not on their diet? - correct
answer-Meet with the client to review their diet
How would a two gram sodium diet appear on a diet order? - correct answer-2 gr NA
, A malnutrition problem may be suggested if what percent of weight loss occurs in
one month? - correct answer-5%
Which of the following is an appropriate diet change for a client with low hemoglobin
level and low hematocrit value? - correct answer-add a fortified cereal
Which of the following interventions would be appropriate for a goal that states, client
will increase weight by a least five pounds within 90 days? - correct
answer-supplement as ordered
When a food shortage occurs, substitutes offered should be of a similar: - correct
answer-nutritive value
If a client does not select enough food from the selective menu, what should the
CDM do? - correct answer-encourage the client to add a choice
A client with diabetes who is about to be discharged from the hospital should be
given a copy of: - correct answer-the diet history
The CDM is preparing for an inservice about changes in cardiac diets. What
organization would provide the best information? - correct answer-American Heart
Association
When planning a diet instruction, the CDM should first: - correct answer-Review the
diet history
What is the most important teaching material the CDM can provide to an english
speaking chinese client on a diabetic diet based on exchange lists? - correct
answer-A meal pattern with appropriate food preferences
What recommendation would be given to a client about to go home whose food
preferences are fast foods? - correct answer-Help the client choose healthy foods
from a fast food menu
The CDM learns that several clients have refused to eat the meatloaf served for
dinner. The manager should first: - correct answer-send the clients a substitute for
the meatloaf
A foodservice delivery system where meals are rethermalized and served from
galleys throughout the facility is called: - correct answer-decentralized
The CDM notices that there are many large servings on the trayline. The managers
first concern should be: - correct answer-they may run out of food before the end of
trayline
A client weighs 162 pounds today. One month ago, the client weighed 174 pounds.
The percent of weight change is: - correct answer-7%
The section of the minimum data set (MDS) that contains the most nutrition
information is designated as: - correct answer-section K
Which of the following questions would be most appropriate to ask when taking a
diet history? - correct answer-When do you usually eat
Which of the following instruments would not be used for a diet history? - correct
answer-caliper
The nutrition screening indicators are often categorized as A B C D. What does the
D represent? - correct answer-Diet history
A decreased intake of 250 to 300 calories per day may result in a loss of
approximately one pound of body fat within how many days? - correct answer-12
days
If a diet provides 36 grams of fat and a total of 1800 calories, the percentage of
calories form fat is: - correct answer-18%
How many milliliters of juice are equivalent to 1/2 cup? - correct answer-120
The purpose of the certified dietary manager's role in care planning is not to? -
correct answer-Monitor the clients daily weight
The best menu change for a client on a low-sodium (Na) diet would be: - correct
answer-substitute roast beef for baked ham
A client who is diagnosed with diverticulitis should avoid which of the following
foods? - correct answer-Bran flakes
The initial diet order is located in what section of the clients medical chart? - correct
answer-Physicians orders
What is the first step to take when a client requests a food not on their diet? - correct
answer-Meet with the client to review their diet
How would a two gram sodium diet appear on a diet order? - correct answer-2 gr NA
, A malnutrition problem may be suggested if what percent of weight loss occurs in
one month? - correct answer-5%
Which of the following is an appropriate diet change for a client with low hemoglobin
level and low hematocrit value? - correct answer-add a fortified cereal
Which of the following interventions would be appropriate for a goal that states, client
will increase weight by a least five pounds within 90 days? - correct
answer-supplement as ordered
When a food shortage occurs, substitutes offered should be of a similar: - correct
answer-nutritive value
If a client does not select enough food from the selective menu, what should the
CDM do? - correct answer-encourage the client to add a choice
A client with diabetes who is about to be discharged from the hospital should be
given a copy of: - correct answer-the diet history
The CDM is preparing for an inservice about changes in cardiac diets. What
organization would provide the best information? - correct answer-American Heart
Association
When planning a diet instruction, the CDM should first: - correct answer-Review the
diet history
What is the most important teaching material the CDM can provide to an english
speaking chinese client on a diabetic diet based on exchange lists? - correct
answer-A meal pattern with appropriate food preferences
What recommendation would be given to a client about to go home whose food
preferences are fast foods? - correct answer-Help the client choose healthy foods
from a fast food menu
The CDM learns that several clients have refused to eat the meatloaf served for
dinner. The manager should first: - correct answer-send the clients a substitute for
the meatloaf
A foodservice delivery system where meals are rethermalized and served from
galleys throughout the facility is called: - correct answer-decentralized
The CDM notices that there are many large servings on the trayline. The managers
first concern should be: - correct answer-they may run out of food before the end of
trayline
