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A+level
Nutrition Mastery for the CDM Exam –
A+–Questions + Verified Answers
Time allowed: 3 hours
Materials
For this paper you must have: For Examiner’s Use
• a calculator. Section Mark
A
Instructions
• Use black ink or black ball-point pen. B
• Fill in the boxes at the top of this page. C
• Answer all questions.
TOTAL
• You must answer the questions in the spaces provided. Do not write
outside the box around each page or on blank pages.
• If you need extra space for your answer(s), use the lined pages at the end
of this book. Write the question number against your answer(s).
• Do all rough work in this answer book. Cross through any
work you do not want to be marked.
Information
• The marks for each question are shown in brackets.
• The maximum mark for this paper is 120.
EXAM/V/ST/V /E8
, The supervisor has asked the CDM to calculate the employee turnover for the department. Why is this important? -
✔✔Employee turnover is costly to facilities. It costs managerial time, advertising expenses, temporary set-backs in
productivity, and stress for existing staff.
How could the CDM begin to control energy costs? - ✔✔If this is not a facility- wide initiative, contact the local energy
company. If the other departments are also involved, begin with the maintenance department.
How do you gather diet history information from a client who is unable to communicate? - ✔✔Use pictures or food
models: seek the assistance of family members; observe them during meal times; review transfer information from the
medical record.
What would be an appropriate menu change for a person on a high protein diet? - ✔✔Add dried milk powder to drinks,
cream soups, eggs, casseroles, ect.
Spread peanut butter on crackers or snacks.
Add ice cream to commercial products as a milk shake.
There have been several shortages this week in the cash drawer for one of the cashiers. What is the first step toward
resolving the problem? - ✔✔When cash shortages occur, follow the policies and procedures in place for addressing
discrepancies. Talk with the cashier and make sure safeguards are in place, such as the cashier and manager both count
the drawer.
What staff training topics could help dining options in health care? - ✔✔Dining options such as selective menus,
restaurant - style dining: methods for seasoning foods to enhance flavors; suggestions for increasing fiber; and offering
seasonal fruits and vegetables.
List the steps for preparing to conduct an interview - ✔✔1. Prepare a set of relevant questions
2. Schedule a private room free from interruptions
3. Set a beginning time and stick to it
4. Read over the application form
Centre number Candidate number
Surname
Forename(s)
Candidate signatu re
I declare this is my own work.
A+level
Nutrition Mastery for the CDM Exam –
A+–Questions + Verified Answers
Time allowed: 3 hours
Materials
For this paper you must have: For Examiner’s Use
• a calculator. Section Mark
A
Instructions
• Use black ink or black ball-point pen. B
• Fill in the boxes at the top of this page. C
• Answer all questions.
TOTAL
• You must answer the questions in the spaces provided. Do not write
outside the box around each page or on blank pages.
• If you need extra space for your answer(s), use the lined pages at the end
of this book. Write the question number against your answer(s).
• Do all rough work in this answer book. Cross through any
work you do not want to be marked.
Information
• The marks for each question are shown in brackets.
• The maximum mark for this paper is 120.
EXAM/V/ST/V /E8
, The supervisor has asked the CDM to calculate the employee turnover for the department. Why is this important? -
✔✔Employee turnover is costly to facilities. It costs managerial time, advertising expenses, temporary set-backs in
productivity, and stress for existing staff.
How could the CDM begin to control energy costs? - ✔✔If this is not a facility- wide initiative, contact the local energy
company. If the other departments are also involved, begin with the maintenance department.
How do you gather diet history information from a client who is unable to communicate? - ✔✔Use pictures or food
models: seek the assistance of family members; observe them during meal times; review transfer information from the
medical record.
What would be an appropriate menu change for a person on a high protein diet? - ✔✔Add dried milk powder to drinks,
cream soups, eggs, casseroles, ect.
Spread peanut butter on crackers or snacks.
Add ice cream to commercial products as a milk shake.
There have been several shortages this week in the cash drawer for one of the cashiers. What is the first step toward
resolving the problem? - ✔✔When cash shortages occur, follow the policies and procedures in place for addressing
discrepancies. Talk with the cashier and make sure safeguards are in place, such as the cashier and manager both count
the drawer.
What staff training topics could help dining options in health care? - ✔✔Dining options such as selective menus,
restaurant - style dining: methods for seasoning foods to enhance flavors; suggestions for increasing fiber; and offering
seasonal fruits and vegetables.
List the steps for preparing to conduct an interview - ✔✔1. Prepare a set of relevant questions
2. Schedule a private room free from interruptions
3. Set a beginning time and stick to it
4. Read over the application form
