Name _Rachel Beane___________________________

Mock RD Exam #3
1. A female has a hematocrit of 30%. This might indicate all of the following except: a. Iron deficiency b. Anemia of chronic and inflammatory disease c. Dehydration d. Megaloblastic anemia 2. The line cook says he needs to prepare 375 4-oz. portions of broccoli. You note broccoli has a waste of 19%. How much broccoli do you need to purchase considering this information? a. 94 lbs b. 116 lbs c. 266 lbs d. 460 lbs 3. The first step in evaluating the effectiveness of a series of nutrition education programs would be to: a. Identify the objectives of each of the programs b. Ask all participants to complete 24-hour dietary recall records c. Administer nutrition-knowledge tests to participants d. Verify attendance at each of the programs 4. Compared to a typical individual who is without food for 5 days, the profile of a physiologically stressed patient who is without food for 5 days most likely would indicate: a. Higher blood glucose level, little or no ketosis, and elevated glucagon level b. Lower blood glucose level, ketosis, and elevated serum cortisol level c. Higher cortisol level, ketosis, and lower serum glucagon level d. Lower serum insulin level, higher serum glucagon level, and lower norephinephrine level 5. The first step in developing a nutrition-education program for pregnant women to decrease the incidence of neural tube defects is to: a. Secure funding for the program b. Consider the prevalence and severity of disease c. Identify nutrition-related causes of the disease d. Gather data showing the effectiveness of similar programs 6. A 24-hour recall of a patient with diabetes includes 1 cup of rice for lunch and 2 cups of pasta for dinner. How many carbohydrate exchanges does this represent? a. 9 CHO exchanges b. 8 CHO exchanges c. 6 CHO exchanges d. 12 CHO exchanges

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7. What is mark-up? a. Draft of a proposed law presented for approval to a legislative body b. Session of a U.S. congressional committee at which a legislative bill is put into final form c. Government document containing regulations and legal notices issued by Federal agencies and the President d. Formal rejection of a bill 8. How many grams of fat does 2 ounces of ground beef have? a. 5 grams b. 7 grams c. 10 grams d. 15 grams 9. A dietitian has designed a nutrition Internet web site for children ages 8 to 10 years. To determine the effectiveness of the site, the dietitian should first: a. Determine the frequency of site access b. Pilot test the site in elementary schools c. Request a review of the site by a panel of dietitians d. Offer a form for feedback on the site 10. Which of the following types of costs should first be considered if a foodservice manager is asked to reduce expenses? a. Maintenance b. Office supplies c. Capital d. Labor 11. Which of the following foods may include plant stanol esters? a. Soy products b. Orange juice c. Margarine spread d. Fruited yogurt 12. Which of the following statements describes an achievable outcome for a community weight-control program? a. Promote desirable body weight among young adults throughout the community b. Increase by 25% the number of community physicians who refer patients for weight-management counseling c. Screen and refer for treatment within 2 years those individuals whose body weight is 10% of desirable level d. Reduce by 10% the number of obese adults, ages 25 to 49 years, within 2 years of initiation of the program

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13. The table shows the results of a dietitians analysis of the sale of four menu items. Sales Low High Contribution Margin Low High Grilled lemon chicken Beef burritos Glazed pork chop Pasta primavera

Which of the following strategies is most likely to result in increased profit? a. Decreasing the portion size of the beef burritos b. Offering glazed pork chops more frequently c. Replacing the pasta primavera with prime rib d. Replacing the grilled lemon chicken 14. Which of the following statements about nutrition screening in a hospital setting is true? a. It provides direction for patient care b. It is cost-effective for all patients c. It has universal criteria for all age groups d. It should be performed only when ordered 15. A 9-month old infant being fed iron-fortified, milk-based formula is obese. The dietitian should recommend: a. Limiting the formula feeding to 16 oz b. Changing the formula to 2% milk c. Changing the formula to whole milk d. Monitoring weight and intake 16. Which of the following menus is appropriate for a strict Muslim? a. Steak, baked potato, salad, and angel food cake b. Ham, mashed potatoes, green beans, and pears c. Shrimp, scalloped potatoes, broccoli, and pears d. Ground steak patty, red potatoes, corn, and fruited gelatin salad 17. In which of the following cooking methods will collagen convert to gelatin? a. Deep-fat frying b. Simmering with liquid c. Broiling to medium-rare d. Pan broiling and pouring off fat 18. A patient has a fasting blood glucose level of 107 mg/dl. This indicates: a. Normal levels b. Pre-diabetes c. Diabetes d. Hypoglycemia

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19. According to the formula for recommended caloric allowance per unit of body weight, the total daily caloric needs for a full-term infant weighing 11 lb at age 2 months would be how many kilocalories? a. 108 b. 490 c. 540 d. 600 20. The profitability of a departmental catering service may be determined by calculating the ratio of profit to: a. Sales b. Labor costs c. Current liabilities d. Indirect costs 21. What is the non-protein calorie-to-nitrogen ratio for a TPN solution containing 500 ml of 30% dextrose, 500 ml of 20% lipids and 500 ml of 8.5% amino acids? a. 155:1 b. 222:1 c. 235:1 d. 247:1 22. An older adult client has signs of xerophthalmia. The best food source for the Registered Dietitian to recommend is: a. Corn b. Poultry c. Cabbage d. Liver 23. The primary considerations in the purchase of foodservice equipment are its: a. Cost and performance b. Safety and versatility c. Safety and performance d. Cleanability and versatility 24. A patient arrives in the gastrointestinal (GI) clinic with abdominal distention and mouth lesions, and reports a 10% weight loss over 6 months. The most appropriate nutrition diagnosis is: a. Impaired nutrient utilization b. Inadequate vitamin intake c. Involuntary weight loss d. Altered GI function

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25. Which of the following medications for managing diabetes stimulates insulin secretion in the pancreas? a. Glipizide (Glucotrol) b. Metformin (Glucophage) c. Acarbose (Precose) d. Rosiglitazone (Avandia)

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