Question 1

Being thorough at all times and following established procedures are examples of an attitude of _______________.

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Question 2

A registered dietitian is assessing a patient who reports that it is challenging to eat because she cannot pick up the fork or knife. Who would the RD consult with regard to this issue?​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​physical therapist
B)   ​occupational therapist
C)   nurse​
D)   ​diet clerk
E)   ​social workerF) A) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 3

Individual state _______________ programs are expanding to serve lower-income Americans.

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The answer of Individual state _______________ programs are expanding to...

Question 4

Assessing whether Ms. Lopez's left-sided weakness is affecting her ability to perform activities of daily living is the job of which member of the interdisciplinary team?​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​occupational therapist
B)   ​nurse
C)   ​social worker
D)   ​speech-language pathologist
E)   ​medical doctorF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 5

The steps of the decision-making process do not necessarily take place in a particular sequence.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The dietitian must reflect on her or his practice in order to anticipate and react appropriately to _______________.

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The answer of The dietitian must reflect on her or...

Question 7

What term refers to a series of clinical judgments that result in an informal judgment or a formal diagnosis?​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​problem solving
B)   ​decision making
C)   ​diagnostic reasoning
D)   ​critical thinking
E)   ​evidence-based practiceF) C) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 8

The AND's Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Performance requires that outcomes are measurable and evidence-based.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

What is an example of a tool used by a dietitian to track his or her professional progress as part of the Practice Management and Advancement Standard?​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​Scope of Practice for the RD and DTR
B)   ​CDR Professional Development Portfolio
C)   ​Nutrition Care Process Reference Manual
D)   ​Scope of Practice Decision Tool
E)   ​Dietetics Career Development GuideF) D) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 10

Assessing whether Ms. Lopez has any difficulty swallowing is the job of which member of the interdisciplinary team?​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​pharmacist
B)   ​nurse
C)   ​social worker
D)   ​speech-language pathologist
E)   ​medical doctorF) A) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 11

Dietetics practice should not be based on tradition but on _______________ research.

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The answer of Dietetics practice should not be based on...

Question 12

A hospital that is owned or managed by the community or a religious organization rather than a group of investors is classified as:​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​private profit.
B)   ​veterans/military.
C)   ​private not for profit.
D)   ​public not for profit.
E)   ​public for profit.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 13

Describe a situation in which a dietitian would use evidence-based practice to update a facility's policy regarding total parenteral nutrition.

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​Changes in nutrition therapy recommenda...

Question 14

List the three different categories of the dietetics Scope of Practice and give an example of each.

Accepted Answer

The first area is of the Scope of Practi...

Question 15

Reviewing productivity reports, hiring and training employees, and developing policies are all major tasks of the:​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​clinical nutrition manager.
B)   ​dietetic assistant.
C)   ​clinical dietitian.
D)   ​diet clerk.
E)   ​dietetic technician (DTR) F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 16

A licensed health professional who compounds and dispenses medications is called a(n) _______________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A licensed health professional who compounds and...

Question 17

What is an advantage of working as a registered dietitian in a long-term care facility over other settings?​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​Shorter working hours due to decreased need for services
B)   ​More leadership positions available among health professionals at the same facility
C)   ​More flexibility to take paid holidays and time off on weekends
D)   ​More hours available for menu planning 
E)   ​Greater autonomy and flexibility with schedulingF) A) and B)
G) None of the above

Question 18

In a neurological setting where swallowing problems are common, the dietitian would have to work closely with which member of the interdisciplinary team?​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​pharmacist
B)   ​physical therapist
C)   ​speech-language pathologist
D)   ​nurse
E)   ​social workerF) C) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 19

The dietitian's knowledge base:

Accepted Answer

A)   ​is fulfilled upon graduation from an accredited school.
B)   ​remains at a level of minimum standards based on the Accreditation Standards for Didactic Programs in Nutrition.
C)   ​constantly expands and evolves in order to apply to new practice developments.
D)   ​is diminishing due to current evidence-based practices.
E)   ​is considered insufficient until s/he has finished a dietetics internship.F) B) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 20

With a minimum of 1,000 hours of related practice and at least 90 continuing education credits, a registered dietitian may become a lactation consultant.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 1: Role of the Dietitian in the Health Care System

What term refers to a series of clinical judgments that result in an informal judgment or a formal diagnosis?​

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A licensed health professional who compounds and dispenses medications is called a(n) _______________.

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A registered dietitian is assessing a patient who reports that it is challenging to eat because she cannot pick up the fork or knife. Who would the RD consult with regard to this issue?​

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The dietitian's knowledge base:

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What is an advantage of working as a registered dietitian in a long-term care facility over other settings?​

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Reviewing productivity reports, hiring and training employees, and developing policies are all major tasks of the:​

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With a minimum of 1,000 hours of related practice and at least 90 continuing education credits, a registered dietitian may become a lactation consultant.

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The AND's Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Performance requires that outcomes are measurable and evidence-based.

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Assessing whether Ms. Lopez's left-sided weakness is affecting her ability to perform activities of daily living is the job of which member of the interdisciplinary team?​

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List the three different categories of the dietetics Scope of Practice and give an example of each.

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A hospital that is owned or managed by the community or a religious organization rather than a group of investors is classified as:​

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What is an example of a tool used by a dietitian to track his or her professional progress as part of the Practice Management and Advancement Standard?​

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Individual state _______________ programs are expanding to serve lower-income Americans.

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Dietetics practice should not be based on tradition but on _______________ research.

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The steps of the decision-making process do not necessarily take place in a particular sequence.

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The dietitian must reflect on her or his practice in order to anticipate and react appropriately to _______________.

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Assessing whether Ms. Lopez has any difficulty swallowing is the job of which member of the interdisciplinary team?​

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In a neurological setting where swallowing problems are common, the dietitian would have to work closely with which member of the interdisciplinary team?​

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Being thorough at all times and following established procedures are examples of an attitude of _______________.

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Describe a situation in which a dietitian would use evidence-based practice to update a facility's policy regarding total parenteral nutrition.

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What term refers to a series of clinical judgments that result in an informal judgment or a formal diagnosis?

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