RD Sample Test 2 Flashcards
A vegetarian patient is given a clear liquid diet. What can you give them?
A. Apple juice, vegetable broth, jello
B. Apricot nectar, vegetable broth, hot tea
C. Cranberry juice, vegetable broth, popsicle
D. Grape juice, vegetable broth, sherbert
C. Cranberry juice, vegetable broth, popsicle
The reason most of us enjoy turkey and pumpkin pie at Thanksgiving is due to
A. Habit
B. Associations
C. Values
D. Emotional state
B. Associations
In counseling a patient, you discover his wife cooks all the meals. What’s to be your next step?
A. Counsel the patient and have him relay the info to his wife
B. Counsel patient and give handout to wife
C. Schedule a time where you meet his wife
D. Schedule a time where you can meet with both the patient and his wife
D. Schedule a time where you can meet with both
The most important recommendation for clients taking a class about how to reduce salt intake would be to:
A. Use fresh foods instead of processed foods
B. Use frozen rather than canned
C. Stop using the salt shaker
D. Use salt substitutes
A. Use fresh foods instead of processed foods
A patient has an elevated MCV and is diagnosed with megaloblastic anemia. You suspect——— deficiency and recommend———- as good food sources of this nutrient.
A. Folic acid: cheese and raisins
B. Iron: leafy green vegetables and red meats
C. Folic acid: beans and spinach
D. Iron: dried figs and liver
C. Folic acid: beans and spinach
Megaloblastic anemia is a result of abnormally large, immature red blood cells. MCV is elevated in this type of anemia. The vitamin deficiency for this type of anemia is FOLATE OR B12.
If it was iron deficiency anemia, then small red blood cells and MCV would be LOWER instead of higher
A patient drinks 200 ml of a 15.3% protein product that had a 1 kcal/ ml. How many calories and how much protein did he consume?
A. 30.6 kcal and 7.65 G protein
B. 25.9 kcal and 4.54 G protein
C. 33.5 kcal and 3.75 G protein
D. None of the above
A. 30.6 kcal and 7.65 G protein
200 ml= 200 kcal
200ml x .153= 30.6 kcal
30.6 kcal/ 4 kcal= 7.65 gm protein
Calculate the # of cans needed. Patient needs 1.2 kcal/ml totaling 1400 kcal for the day. Each can contains 240 ml worth of formula.
A. 1 can
B. 3 cans
C. 8 cans
D. 5 cans
D. 5 cans
Calories in one can: 1.2 kcal/ml x 240 ml= 288 kcal/ can
1400 cal/ 288 cal= 4.85= 5 cans
Calculate the cc/ hour( rate) for a 1.5 kcal/cc at full strength. A patient needs a continuous (24 hrs) tube feeding drip totaling 1800 kcal worth for the day.
A. 25
B. 50
C. 75
D. 100
B. 50 cc/ hr
1800/1.5/24= 50
Whole wheat sandwich sales last month totaled $67,500. Variable cost/sandwich was $3.00 and each sandwich sells for $5.00 each. What was the total variable cost of sandwiches sold last month?
A. $ 38,500
B. $ 31,800
C. $ 49,500
D. $ 41,500
C. $ 40,500
of sandwiches sold: 67,500/ 5.00= 13, 500 x variable cost ($3.00)= $40, 500
Which of the following parameters most closely reflect nutritional status for children?
A. Growth rate
B head circumference
C. Hair quality/ color
D. Skin
A. Growth rate
Anything between 10% and 90% percentile of the growth chart is fine
Protein RDA for pregnancy is how many grams higher than for non pregnant women
A. 2
B. 4
C. 6
D. 8
D. 8 grams
Problem with this question. Normally you add an additional 10 grams for pregnancy ( 15 gm for BF). Therefore you pick the next best answer
The school lunch program is expected to provide at least what % of RDA for each meal
A. 1/4
B 1/3
C 100%
D no equivalent
B. 1/3
An infant who is formula fed and is growing at a normal rate has a hemoglobin level of 10.5 g/dL. The RD/DTR should first determine:
A. Type of formula the infant is receiving
B. How much formula the infant is receiving
C. How the formula is being prepared
D. How often the infant receives formula
A. Type of formula the infant is receiving
Normal HgB= 12-18 g/dL
Baby is low indicating anemia, protein- calorie malnutrition, pernicious anemia and folate deficiency.
Ex of formula: Enfacare lipid (22 kcal/Oz)
Simulacra (24 kcal/Oz)
The elevated need for folate in the pregnant woman is due to:
A. GERD
B. Cell division
C. Clay
D. Low BMI
B. Cell division
Cravings for non food items such as dirt, clay, or ice during pregnancy may indicate
A. Low iron levels
B. Higher vitamin B levels
C. High iron levels
D. High potassium levels
A. Low iron levels
Called PICA- eating of nonfood items
A woman gained 15 lbs during the first 32 weeks of pregnancy before the weight gain can be assessed the RD must calculate the:
A. % of weight gain
B. % of usual body weigh
C. Pre-pregnancy BMI
D. Pre-pregnancy basal energy expenditure
C. Pre- pregnancy BMI
Average daily intake of folate for pregnant woman is 200 micrograms. How many additional micrograms does she need to meet DRI?
A. 150
B. 200
C. 300
D. 450
B. 200
Pregnant women need to increase intake of folic acid and iron
You are conducting a study to evaluate the effects of a high fat diet on blood triglyceride levels of obese women. What is the independent variable?
A. Triglyceride levels
B. Obese women
C. High fat diet
D. None
C. High fat diet
IV= cause ( high fat diet) DV= effect ( high TG levels)
Independent variable= one that I fluences
Which of the following performance standards would be the most difficult to accurately measure?
A. Quality and quantity of work
B. Accuracy of work
C. Responsiveness to patient or client needs
D. Cooperation with other personnel
C. Responsiveness to patient or client needs
A renal patient in a low potassium diet is encouraged to eat fewer:
A. Apples and pears
B. Oranges and cantaloupe
C. Grapes and berries
D. Pineapples and nectarines
B. Oranges and cantaloupes
Orange= 237 mg Cantaloupe= 274 mg
Grapes, pineapple, berries and apples are all lower in potassium and therefore better choices for a low potassium diet all at
under 145 mg
If 80,000 hours were worked in the year, how many total FTEs would you need for that year?
A. .85
B. .87
C. .96
D. .98
C. .96
80,000/40= 2000
2000/ 40 hr per week= 50
50/ 52 wk in 1 year= .96
If hours worked totaled 52,689 per year and the total hours paid ( including paid vacation) are 62,758 based on a 40-hr work week, how many productive FTEs are in the department
A. 25.33
52 weeks= 1 year
52,689/52= 1013.25/40 hr work week= 25.33
A school foodservice expects to serve 31, 250 meals to students and an additional 7,500 meals to staff and visitors during the month of September. It has been established that this foodservice produces 14 meals per hour of labor. Calculate the number of FTEs needed for the month of September
A. 16
B. 20
C. 14
D. 10
A. 16
31,250+ 7,500= 38, 750 meals served in September
38,750 meal/ 14 meals per labor hour= 2, 768 hours per month
40 hrs x 52 weeks= 2080 hours/12= 173 hours per month
2,768/173= 16 FTEs
You have an 80 year old patient who weighs 154 lbs. what are the patients fluid needs?
A. 8370 ml
B. 2100 ml
C. 3849 ml
D. 3388 ml
B. 2100 ml
154/2.2= 70 kg x 30= 2100 ml
Patient wants to increase weight by 1.5 lbs/wk. how many calories would need to be added to the current daily meal plan to achieve the goal?
A. 750 cal
B. 659 cal
C. 359 cal
D. 323 cal
A. 750 cal
3500 cal= 1 LB 3500/2= 1750 1750+ 3500= 5250 5250= 1.5 lb weight gain 5250/7 days= 750 cal
Determine the amount of lean body mass in pounds. Height: 67”, body fat %: 27%, weight: 165 lbs, mid-arm muscle circumference: 24.6 cm
A. 198 lbs
B. 120 lbs
C. 395 lbs
D. 390 lbs
B. 120
165 lbs x .27= 165= 44.55
165-44.55= 120
