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 br
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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
560 / 40 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
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