UH DI Practice Exam #1

Your foodservice operation begins the month with $9250 in food inventories, and orders an additional $56,000 in food during the month. Your cafeteria and catering sales amount to $22,575. Your closing inventory for the month is $6225. How much were your food costs for the month? a. $36,450 b. $59,025 c. $71,475 d. $75,550 e. $81,600

$59,025

A study showed that 60 out of 2200 children were hungry in a rural community. This is: a. .27/1,000 b. 27/10,000 c. 270/100,000 d. 2,727/100,000

d. 2,727/100,000

Carla is receiving Trophocal ¾ strength at 50 cc q h, which provides 55 g protein/L full strength and consists of 79% water. The tube feeding was turned off for 4 ½ hours on Tuesday. How much protein did Carla receive? a. 58 g b. 54 g c. 52 g d. 40 g

d. 40g

Which of the following are not added to foods to prevent oxidation? a. vitamins C and E b. sulfites c. BHA and BHT d. MSG and nitrites

d. MSG and nitrites

Total parenteral nutrition may be indicated in all but which of the following? a. radiation enteritis Incorrect b. short bowel syndrome c. GI fistula d. advanced inoperable cancer

d. advanced inoperable cancer

What is the major factor that determines metabolic rate? a. age b. gender c. amount of body fat d. amount of lean tissue e. presence of illness

d. amount of lean tissue

An elderly woman has rheumatoid arthritis. Lab values show normocytic anemia. This is probably due to: a. iron deficiency b. folate deficiency c. cyanocobalamin deficiency d. anemia secondary to chronic disease

d. anemia secondary to chronic disease

For quality assurance, the RD would consider which of the following regarding food deliveries received at the loading dock the most important? a. correct count b. correct weight c. correct prices d. appropriate temperature

d. appropriate temperature

A young boy is brought into the ER at supper time with breathing, swallowing, and speaking difficulties. His mother mentions that he ate some home-canned vegetables at lunch. Food contamination is suspected with the most likely toxin being a. salmonella enterotoxin b. giardiasis exotoxin c. listeriosis d. botulinum e. campylobacteria toxin

d. botulinum

The purchase of expensive equipment in a facility falls under the ______ budget. a. operating b. standard c. annual d. capital e. proposed

d. capital

Negotiations between representatives of both management and employees regarding employment and working conditions is called a. mediation b. arbitration c. conciliation d. collective bargaining

d. collective bargaining

What part of management is MOST associated with the financial aspects of the work environment? a. planning b. directing c. organizing d. controlling

d. controlling

To calculate the benefit in a cost-benefit analysis of a nutrition program, it is necessary to a. arrange for a consultant or independent auditor to evaluate true costs and related outcomes b. ensure that all outcomes can be measured with a short time frame c. eliminate indirect costs from the analysis d. establish and quantify the relationship between the change in nutrition services and any change in health status

d. establish and quantify the relationship between the change in nutrition services and any change in health status

A reason for iron deficiency anemia in children would be a. obesity b. poverty c. hyperactivity d. excess milk consumption

d. excess milk consumption

Characteristics of refeeding syndrome include a. hypovolemia b. hypercalcemia c. hypermagnesemia d. hypophosphatemia

d. hypophosphatemia

The dietitian at an outpatient clinic is planning a training program to improve the skills of clinic aides in weighing and measuring infants and children. An appropriate outcome objective for the program would be to a. improve the charting of heights and weights b. improve the calibration of the measuring equipment c. devote less staff time to weighing and measuring d. provide accurate measures of heights and weights

d. provide accurate measures of heights and weights

The single most effective way to teach nutrition to children is by a. singling out hazardous nutrition practices for attention b. explaining the importance of eating new foods as a prerequisite for dessert c. restricting television viewing in favor of helping mom cook d. setting an example e. taking them to the grocery store

d. setting an example

Carlos has end stage liver disease and is being managed nutritionally. Which of the following best represents key components of the diet for Carlos (and his health care team) to monitor? a. calcium, magnesium, and protein b. fat, sodium, and fiber c. magnesium, fat, and protein d. sodium, protein, and fluid e. fat, fluid, and sodium

d. sodium, protein, and fluid

Which of the following has the greatest effect on the basal metabolic rate? a. epinephrine b. growth hormone c. prolactin d. thyroxine

d. thyroxine

Failure to thrive (FTT) in infants is measured by a. height for age b. weight for age c. weight for height d. weight for length

d. weight for length

Which of the following nutrients is generally not found on a standard food label? a. iron b. vitamin A c. vitamin C d. zinc

d. zinc

For a diabetic diet, a croissant containing 17 grams of carbohydrate and 30 grams of fat should be counted as a. 1 bread and 4 fats b. 1 fruit and 6 fats c. 1 fruit and 4 fats d. 1 bread, 1 fruit, and 4 fats e. 1 bread and 6 fats

e. 1 bread and 6 fats

Antioxidant substances that are believed to help protect against cancer include all of the following except a. selenium b. beta-carotene c. tocopherol d. ascorbic acid e. molybdenum

e. molybdenum

How many hours is equivalent to 1.75 FTE's? a. 70 b. 40 c. 30 d. 80

a. 70

Identify the FALSE statement about objective testing measurement. a. a viscometer can measure the clarity of honey b. a pH meter can measure the acidity of vinegar c. a refractometer can provide a Brix number for the sugar syrup of canned fruit d. line spread testing can measure the viscosity of tomato puree

a. a viscometer can measure the clarity of honey

What is the first step in preparing for a training session? a. assess needs b. outline lesson c. choose trainer d. choose audiovisuals

a. assess needs

The one symptom of vitamin E deficiency that has been demonstrated in human beings is a. breakage of red blood cell membranes b. muscle paralysis c. decreased spermatogenesis d. increased osteoclastic activity

a. breakage of red blood cell membranes

Which of the following guidelines should be employed in counseling patients? a. build on current practices and reinforce positive practices b. give as much information as possible during the first session c. ensure that the patient has enough time to review your recommendations d. develop an empathetic relationship with the patient to gain acceptance

a. build on current practices and reinforce positive practices

Generally, a straight line layout for dishwashing is the most efficient because it is in accord with the design principle of a. flow b. flexibility c. ease of sanitation d. ease of supervision

a. flow

You are assigned to count the items in the storage room on the first day of the month. This type of inventory is called a. physical b. perpetual c. mini-max stock d. fixed order quantity

a. physical

Fluid is typically not restricted in a. renal insufficiency b. hemodialysis c. peritoneal dialysis

a. renal insufficiency

The foundation of quality assurance is a. standards of performance and care b. data collection and analysis c. policies and procedures d. a plan of correction

a. standards of performance and care

Decreasing calorie levels by 1100 per day in a weight-stable patient will result in the loss of how many kg per week? a. 0.5 kg b. 1.0 kg c. 1.5 kg d. 2.0 kg

b. 1.0 kg

Fluid needs for parenteral/enteral feedings can be estimated by a. .5 ml/kcal ingested b. 1.0 ml/kcal ingested c. 3.5 ml/kcal ingested d. 4.0 ml/kcal ingested

b. 1.0 ml/kcal ingested

The rate of weight gain during pregnancy should optimally be a. 1 lb per week in the 1st trimester and 1 lb per month thereafter b. 2-4 lb in the 1st trimester and 1 lb per week thereafter c. no weight gain until the 2nd trimester and 1 lb per week thereafter d. up to 8 lb in the 1st trimester and 5 lb per month thereafter

b. 2-4 lb in the 1st trimester and 1 lb per week thereafter

A patient is prescribed 1000 ml of a 10% dextrose solution. How many calories will he receive? a. 100 b. 340 c. 525 d. 720

b. 340

Which of the following ingredients listed on food labels would be acceptable to a person who is highly intolerant to lactose in the diet? a. whey b. casein c. non-fat dry milk d. milk solids

b. casein

Mr. Brown's wife recently died. He is very lonely and has financial problems as well. Which program is probably the single best one for him to be referred to by the community nutritionist? a. food stamp program b. congregate meal program c. food bank d. EFNEP

b. congregate meal program

Which level of employee may be asked to temporarily assume duties concerning nutrition education, food service management, or diet counseling? a. cook b. dietetic technician c. food service supervisor d. diet aide

b. dietetic technician

When unexplained food costs occur, the RD manager should first a. reevaluate food purchases b. evaluate departmental security c. perform a study on portion sizes being used d. take inventories more frequently

b. evaluate departmental security

Which of the following is the LEAST useful in evaluating recent overnutrition or undernutrition? a. weight for age b. height for age c. length for age d. weight for height

b. height for age

Which of the following is known to impede iron absorption? a. vitamin B complex b. high calcium foods c. fried foods d. fish oil

b. high calcium foods

A patient who is receiving thiazide diuretics may benefit from increased consumption of a. cranberries and pears b. potatoes and cantaloupes c. pasta and rice d. chicken and fish

b. potatoes and cantaloupes

Which of the following is the LEAST important to consider when planning menus? a. nutritional adequacy b. staff food preferences c. skills of dietary personnel d. available equipment e. variation in patients' food preferences

b. staff food preferences

For a vegan, soy milk is best fortified with a. magnesium and vitamins B12 and B6 b. vitamin B12, calcium, and vitamin D c. vitamins D, B12, and B6 d. vitamins A, D, E, and K

b. vitamin B12, calcium, and vitamin D

A level teaspoon of salt contains about how much sodium? a. 400 mg b. 1000 mg c. 2000 mg d. 4000 mg

c. 2,000mg

A clinic that serves approximately 140 patients per week has a staffing standard of one dietitian for every 200 patients per month. The number of dietitian full-time equivalents (FTE) needed for the clinic is a. 2.0 b. 2.52 c. 2.8 d. 3.03

c. 2.8

The physician has ordered a 2200 kcal, 80 gram protein, 35% fat diet instruction for Rob. How many grams of carbohydrate will you plan for in his daily meal pattern? a. 240 b. 325 c. 275 d. 225 e. 360

c. 275

Sheila is receiving a PN solution containing 1000 cc 8.5% amino acids and 500 cc of D40W with no lipids. What percent carbohydrate is her solution? a. 40% b. 50% c. 67% d. 75%

c. 67%

Extreme hyperphagia with abnormal, bizarre eating habits is a concern in a. Pickwickian syndrome b. myelomeningocele c. Prader-Willi syndrome d. Munchausen's disease

c. Prader-Willi syndrome

Glucose and amino acids are pumped across membranes during absorption through a. diffusion b. pinocytosis c. active transport d. facilitated diffusion

c. active transport

Choose the appropriate formula for a baby with galactosemia: a. whey, glucose, corn oil b. whey, glucose, polycose, corn oil c. casein hydrolysate, glucose, corn oil d. casein hydrolysate, lactose, glucose, corn oil

c. casein hydrolysate, glucose, and corn oil

Which of the following foods contain high levels of tyramine? a. carrots b. tuna salad c. chicken livers d. raspberries

c. chicken livers

A person who has atrophic gastritis might be at risk for what nutrient? a. iron b. folate c. cobalamin d. pyridixone

c. cobalamin

Which of the following values best represents somatic protein? a. serum prealbumin b. triiodothreonine c. creatinine height index d. serum transferrin

c. creatinine height index

When considering the purchase of a possible new tray delivery system, the RD manager should a. visit a facility that uses the systems b. perform a cost-benefit study c. evaluate different tray delivery systems d. talk with the sales representative

c. evaluate different tray delivery systems

There are too many write-ins on the select menu at the hospital. Which of the following provides the best strategy for resolving the problem? a. instruct staff to help clients mark the menus b. go to a non-select menu c. expand the menu to provide more choices d. provide a list of acceptable write-ins

c. expand the menu to provide more choices

An appropriate meal for a patient with chronic celiac sprue is a. tuna salad with crackers, and yogurt b. pasta salad with marinara sauce and a green salad c. hamburger steak, rice, and green beans d. English muffin with peanut butter, and a peach e. ham and cheese omelet with biscuit and butter

c. hamburger steak, rice, and green beans

Phosphorus in foods is associated with a. high fat foods b. high CHO foods c. high protein foods d. low protein foods

c. high protein foods

What is the best behavioral approach to weight management? a. shop only from a list b. serve on a smaller plate c. keep food and activity records d. immediately clear foods from the table

c. keep food and activity records

Good dietary sources of folate include all except a. potatoes b. green leafy vegetables c. milk d. dried beans

c. milk

A system which minimizes inventory on hand is known as a. First in-first out b. Order Plus c. Minimum/Maximum d. Statistical Quality Control

c. minimum/maximum

Potatoes, tomatoes, dried fruits, nuts, and legumes are all rich sources of a. pyridoxine b. folate c. potassium d. purines e. oxalates

c. potassium

Which is not a role of liquids in baking? a. providing steam for leavening b. acting as a solvent for baking powder c. promoting a soft crumb in bread and cakes d. aiding in the development of gluten

c. promoting a soft crumb in bread and cakes

What is the difference between regular flour and cake flour? a. color b. fat content c. protein content d. vitamin E content

c. protein content

In setting up a new WIC program in a large, rural, and economically depressed county, what is probably the most crucial aspect to making sure eligible clients use your program? a. an advertising blitz using local radio stations announcing the availability of the program b. training grocery store managers in the area c. providing adequate transportation to and from the WIC site d. promoting WIC awareness at the public health department in the county seat

c. providing adequate transportation to and from the WIC site

With the TB drug Isoniazid (INH), which of the following would be need to be supplemented? a. folacin b. vitamin C c. pyridoxine d. cyanocobalamin

c. pyridoxine

In management theory, power accruing to an individual in authority as a result of being liked or identified with by others is known as what kind of power? a. expert b. coercive c. referent d. legitimate

c. referent

Characteristics that are desired in a food product are outlined in the a. bid offer b. call sheet c. specifications d. purchase order e. invoice receipt

c. specifications

The quality of a standardized recipe varies each time it is prepared. The RD supervisor should a. change the recipe b. discipline the cook for poor performance c. supervise the preparation of the recipe d. perform an inservice on standardized recipes e. make the recipe easier to follow

c. supervise the preparation of the recipe

A study which provides ongoing information about nutrition status is called a a. survey b. research project c. surveillance project d. community nutrition project

c. surveillance project

Which of the following is a possible fate of acetyl CoA? a. degradation to urea b. synthesis to glycerol c. synthesis to fatty acids d. degradation to ammonia

c. synthesis to fatty acids

The purpose of Healthy People 2000 initiatives is a. to aid in planning menus b. to aid in planning special diets c. to help prevent chronic disease d. to provide guidelines for food stamps

c. to help prevent chronic disease

The ATP III dietary guidelines for the prevention and treatment of coronary heart disease include a. total fat 25%-35% kcal, saturated fat < 10% of kcal, and cholesterol < 300 mg/day b. total fat 20-30% of kcal, saturated fat < 10% of kcal, and cholesterol < 200 mg/day c. total fat 25-35% of kcal, saturated fat < 7% of kcal, and cholesterol < 200 mg/day d. total fat < 30% of calories, saturated fat <7% of kcal, and cholesterol < 200 mg /day

c. total fat 25-35% of kcal, saturated fat < 7% of kcal, and cholesterol < 200 mg/day

When the diet contains an adequate amount of protein, what amino acid can be used by the body to synthesize niacin? a. lysine b. valine c. tryptophan d. phenylalanine

c. tryptophan