Practice Exam 1
What would you do if an employee does not wash pots as required? a. fire them b. take the job away from the employee c. reeducated them on proper procedure and provide follow up d. discipline the employee
c. reeducate them on proper procedure and provide follow up
Illness due to B cereus is due to contaminated: a. dairy products b. eggs c. rice products and starchy foods d. fruits
c. rice products and starchy foods
A five month old is diagnosed with salmonella. What is likely the cause? a. fruit juice b. milk c. table food d. evaporated milk
c. table food
Hormones that control blood pressure and blood components are produces in: a. the heart b. the liver c. the kidneys d. the lungs
c. the kidneys
You are involved in planning a prospectus. This is: a. measuring the size of all food service equipment b. a planning guide for a kitchen c. how to arrange the dairy box d. how to document nutrition care
b. a planning guide for a kitchen
Symptoms of nephrosis include: a. dehydration, hypocholesterolemia b. albuminuria, hypercholesterolemia c. edema, hypocholesterolemia d. hypotension, hypercholesterolemia
b. albuminuria, hypercholesterolemia
Which production system has the smallest production area? a. cook-chill b. assembly-serve c. conventional d. commissary-satellite
b. assembly-serve
The report presenting the financial condition of an organization as of a particular date is a: a. budget b. balance sheet c. income statement d. fubds flow sheet
b. balance sheet
Traditional diets of Asian populations in the United States are low in: a. iron b. calcium c. vitamin C d. essential fatty acids
b. calcium
Which of the following is an outcome indicator? a. inventories are recorded weekly b. clients are satisfied with the meals provided c. assessments are recorded within 24 hrs of admission d. diagnoses are recorded within the PES statement
b. clients are satisfied with the meals provided.
The most important critical control point to monitor in the preparation and service of canned cream soup is the temperature: a. at delivery b. during steam table holding c. of storage d. during end-point cooking
b. during steam table holding
What food would you feed to a patient who has the athetoid form of cerebral palsy? a. milk based products b. finger foods like a hot dog in a roll c. milk-free products d. galactose-free foods
b. finger foods like a hot dog in a roll
propionate is used in foods to a. enhance flavor b. increase shelf life by inhibiting mold c. thicken d. retain color
b. increase shelf life by inhibiting mold
The immediate post-stress release of glucagon: a. increases glucose uptake b. increases glucose release into the bloodstream c. increases insulin release d. increases fluid and sodium retention
b. increases glucose release into the bloodstream
Which of the following inhibits gluconeogenesis? a. glycogen b. insulin c. catecholamines d. glucocorticoids
b. insulin
A child is lethargic, irritable with diarrhea. The cause may be: a. zinc toxicity b. lead poisoning c. iron overload d. vitamin A toxicity
b. lead poisoning
Which of the following is most important for determining the space required for a food production unit in a new facility? a. number of hours the foodservice will be operating b. market form of foods purchased c. number of foodservice employees d. length of menu cycle
b. market form of foods purchased
A 50 bed hospital has limited kitchen space for refrigeration, dry storage, and food production. The most appropriate type of menu is: a. restaurant style b. nonselective c. selective d. single use
b. nonselective
Which of the following can be reversed by vitamin A? a. xerophthalamia b. nyctalopia c. Wilson's disease d. homocysteinuria
b. nyctalopia - the inability to see in dim light or at night
The allowance for SNAP is based on: a. the average food used based on a family of the same size b. the USDA thrifty food plan c. data from the Congregate Meal Program d. the cost of the MyPlate components
b. the USDA Thrifty Food Plan
Which amino acids must be present in a parenteral solution? a. valine, leucine, glycine, alanine b. tryptophan, phenylalanine, threonine, isoleucine c. phenylalanine, methionine, arginine, tyrosine d. lysine, glutamic acid, alanine, glucine
b. tryptophan, phenylalanine, threonine, isoleucine
An 8 lb. roast beef cost $2.79/lb. The edible portion is 65%. What is the AP price of the roast? a. $21.19 b. $22 c. $22.32 d. $23.04
c. $22.32
Foodservice employees should wash their hands for at least: a. 30 sec b. 25 sec c. 20 sec d. 15 sec
c. 20 sec
Who is most at risk for gestational diabetes? a. BMI<30 b. age <25, overweight c. BMI<30, history of GDM d. conception within 10 months of last pregnancy
c. BMI<30, history of GDM
During an interview, which of the following can you ask? a. Do you have a car? b. How will you get to work? c. Can you get to work on time without any problems? d. Do you own a car?
c. Can you get to work on time without any problems?
Which government agency inspects and grades meats? a. FDA b. DHHS c. USDA d. Department of Commerce
c. USDA
Methylene is added to some types of coffee to: a. retain the flavor b. retain the color c. decaffeinate it d. destroy the bacteria
c. decaffeinate it
Ketones are most associated with: a. complex carbs b. simple sugars c. fats d. amino acids
c. fats
The best value to use to assess iron status is: a. hemoglobin b. hematocrit c. ferritin d. serum iron
c. ferritin
How can you enhance usage of commodity foods from a food donation program? a. teach food donation staff how to use them b. make a poster on usage c. give the participants recipes using the food items d. calculate the amounts of nutrients provided in the donated foods
c. give the participants recipes using the food items
A patient with hepatitis needs a higher protein intake. Besides helping the liver to regenerate, what other purpose is served? a. helps to increase iron absorption b. restores glycogen reserves c. helps prevent fatty liver d. helps prevent necrosis of the liver
c. helps prevent fatty liver
Which of the following best describes a cash-flow budget? a. outlines assets b. outlines expenditures c. is an estimate of income and expenditures over time d. compares assets to liabilities
c. is an estimate of income and expenditures over time
Which enzymes are involved in protein digestion? a. ptyalin, lipase, sucrase b. amylase, lipase, trypsin c. pepsin, chymotrypsin, trypsin, carboxypeptidase d. trypsin, amylase, lipase
c. pepsin, chymotrypsin, trypsin, carboxypeptidase
An example of a "Healthy People 2020" goal is: a. decrease in saturated fat consumption b. increase in iron intake c. promote healthy behavior across every stage of life d. increase intake of complex carbohydrates
c. promote healthy behavior across every stage of life
Appearance, taste, and texture are considered: a. quality control b. safety control c. quality control d. production control
c. quality control
Which of the following would reduce direct expenses in foodservice? a. increase selling prices b. reduce rent c. reduce food costs d. increase part-time labor
c. reduce food costs
When you check overrun, you are checking: a. excess stock in the storeroom b. surplus soap and rinse aids used in the dish machine c. the weight of ice cream d. total costs of unexpected meals served
c. the weight of ice cream
A patient with chronic pancreatitis should consume oral pancreatic enzyme: a. with large meals and fatty foods b. only if steatorrhea increases c. with all meals and snacks d. only if consuming a high fat, low protein meal
c. with all meals and snacks
What is the labor turnover rate of 6 employees in a department of 55 were terminated and replaced? a. 12% b. 10% c. 9% d. 11%
d. 11%
How many 5oz servings will be available from 9 lb raw meet with a 65% yield? a. 12 b. 14 c. 16 d. 18
d. 18
Which infant is at the greatest risk? a. 20 lbs. hemoglobin 10 b. 22 lbs. hemoglobin 10.5 c. 19 lbs. hemoglobin 11 d. 30 lbs. hemoglobin 9
d. 30 lbs hemoglobin 9
An example of self-actualization is: a. breathing unassisted b. companionship c. safety d. asking for additional training
d. asking for additional training
You are planning a budget for next year. Labor costs will increase by 10%, food costs will increase by 5%, and operating costs will increase by 2%. This year, sales totaled $1,000,000, operating costs were 20% of income. What is the projected budget? a. $1,064,000 b. $1,640,000 c. $1,840,000 d. $1,170,000
a. $1,064,000
You nutrition department has 6.5 FTE dietitians at $20/hr. How much salary is that per week? a. $5200 b. $3960 c. $4850 d. $6550
a. $5200
The cupcakes served to patients have a 75% acceptance rate. In a hospital where 90% of the 425 patients select their own menus, how many cupcakes are needed? a. 24 dozen b. 18 dozen c. 16 dozen d. 12 dozen
a. 24 dozen
Infants should be given solid foods at: a. 4-6 months b. 3-4 months c. 2-4 months d. 6-8 months
a. 4-6 months
How many calories are in 300ml of a 5% dextrose solution? a. 51 b. 60 c. 15 d. 200
a. 51
Where can a pregnant teen learn to cook? a. EFNEP b. Child Nutrition Services c. UNICEF d. WIC
a. EFNEP (Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program)
If linoleic acid replaces carbohydrates in the diet: a. LDL decreases, HDL increases b. LDL and HDL decreases c. LDL and HDL increases d. LDL increases, HDL decreases
a. LDL decreases, HDL increases
Which government agency would you contact regarding food distribution? a. USDA b. FDA c. HHS d. FTC
a. USDA
Formularies are descriptions of: a. approved treatment regimens b. pharmacy drug specifications c. capital budget items d. semi-variable costs
a. approved treatment regimens
The final step in a union dispute is: a. arbitration b. mediation c. injunction d. check-off
a. arbitration
Which oil is highest in saturated fat? a. coconut b. palm c. cocoa butter d. butter
a. coconut
Which system is not labor efficient? a. conventional b. vending c. cafeteria d. assembly serve
a. conventional
Excess amounts of zinc may lead to a deficiency of: a. copper b. magnesium c. folate d. cobalt
a. copper
The primary reason for portion control in food service is: a. cost control b. to standardize serving sizes c. customer satisfaction d. weight reduction diets
a. cost control
To implement an efficient starting plan and adhere to budget constraints, the Dietitian can ensure labor costs are controlled by: a. master schedule b. job description c. compensation change d. cross-training
a. master schedule
A serum sodium level of 115 mEq/L may be due to: a. over-hydration b. dehydration c. a very high sodium intake d. a sodium intake of 5.5 g/day
a. over-hydration
Which has the lowest content of cholesterol? a. peanut butter and crackers b. yogurt with fruit c. chocolate cake d. roast beef sandwich
a. peanut butter and craxkers
What is the goal of the Dietary Guidelines? a. prevention of chronic disease b. provide standards for SNAP allocation c. provide standards for WIC d. provide standards for EFNEP (Extended Food and Nutrition Education Program)
a. prevention of chronic disease
Which vitamin acts as a coenzyme in transamination? a. pyridoxine b. thiamine c. riboflavin d. vitamin B12
a. pyridoxine
Which of the following diets is appropriate for reactive hypoglycemia? a. reduce intake of concentrated carbohydrates, 5-6 small meals b. increased complex carbohydrate, low fat, high protein c. decreased complex carbohydrate, low fat d. high protein, high fat, high carbohydrate
a. reduce intake of concentrated carbohydrates, 5-6 small meals
If a patient becomes restless during a counseling session: a. shorten the sessions b. use a series of guest speakers c. realize this is to be expected d. cancel the session
a. shorten the sessions
Evaporated milk has: a. slightly more than half of water removed b. added sugar c. fat content of 3-6% d. lactose removed
a. slightly more than half of water removed
Where is lactose absorbed? a. small intestine b. stomach c. pancreas d. liver
a. small intestine
When on Dicumarol, avoid increasing your intake of: a. spinach b. beets c. corn d. beef
a. spinach
Productivity is measured by: a. the number of portions served per hour b. the number of employees working each day c. the number of food deliveries d. the inventory
a. the number of portions served per hour
When analyzing correlations, when r=1: a. there is a perfect correlation from one to the other b. there is no correlation between the data presented c. the data presented moves in opposite directions d. there is a weak correlation between the data presented
a. there is a perfect correlations from one to the other
If linoleic acid replaces saturated fat in the diet: a. total cholesterol including HDL decreases b. HDL increases c. LDL increases d. no changes in lipid levels
a. total cholesterol including HDL decreases
The flakiness of pie crust depends on: a. type of fat b. oxidation of fat c. temp of the fat d. oven temp
a. type of fat
The best way to prevent the spread of food-borne illness is to: a. wash hands regularly b. cook all foods thoroughly c. purchase foods from trusted vendors d. prepare foods shortly before serving
a. wash hands regularly
Dishes are greasy when unloaded from the dishmachine. What should you check first? a. wash temperature b. rinse temperature c. amount of detergent d. amount of rinse agent
a. wash temperature
The end products of cellular oxidation are: a. water, carbon dioxide, energy b. carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen c. indigestible fiber, nitrogen d. monosaccharides, amino acids, energy
a. water, carbon dioxide, energy
Metabolites of the Kreb's cycle are: a. water, energy, carbon dioxide b. energy and pyruvic acid c. electrolytes and water d. lactic acid and glycogen
a. water, energy, carbon dioxide
How much water should be available per person per day in a disaster? a. 1 gallon for 2 days b. 1 gallon for a minimum of 3 days c. 1 gallon for a minimum of 1 week d. 1 gallon for a maximum of 2 days
b. 1 gallon for a minimum of 3 days
The School Breakfast and School Lunch Programs together provide approximately ow much of the RDA's daily requirements? a. 1/3 b. 1/2 c. 1/4 d. 2/3
b. 1/2
Previously cooked hazardous food must be reheated to an internal temperature of 165 F for 15 sec within: a. 1 hr b. 2 hrs c. 4 hrs d. 30 min
b. 2 hours
Closed enteral nutrition systems can hang for: a. 12 hours b. 24-48 hours c. 12-24 hours d. unlimited because the container is closed
b. 24-48 hours
A food item provides 45 grams of carbohydrate, 10 grams of protein and 10 grams of fat. What percent of total calories comes from fat? a. 34% b. 29% c. 23% d. 20%
b. 29%
A crate of oranges weighs 4lb and holds 128 oranges. How many crates are needed to produce 8 gallons of orange juice? a. 2 b. 3 c. 4 d. 5
b. 3 To solve: • 12 oranges = 1qt • 1 gallon = 4 qt • 128 oranges / 12 oranges = 10.66 qt • 10.66 qt/ 4 qt = 2.66 gallons • 8 gallons / 2.66 gallons = 3crates
Two liters of a 5% dextrose solution provide how many calories? a. 170 b. 340 c. 212 d. 195
b. 340
Max number of calories per serving in a product labeled "low calorie" is: a. 20 b. 40 c. 60 d. 80
b. 40
How many mEq of sodium are in 1 gram of sodium? a. 25 b. 43 c. 65 d. 110
b. 43
Nitrogen equilibrium is associated with: a. a 25 year old pregnant female b. a 25 year old male c. a 15 year old girl d. a 5 year old child
b. a 25 year old male
When assessing nutritional status, which would be the most beneficial? a. 24 hours recall, history of weight changes b. medical history, diet order, socioeconomic status c. clinical observation, weight status, cultural habits d. diet intake information, clinical data, laboratory data
d. diet intake information, clinical data, laboratory data
An edematous person may actually be dehydrated because: a. intravascular fluid is retained b. intravascular fluid is diluted c. fluid is retained intracellularly d. fluid is retained extracellularly
d. fluid is retained extracellularly
A mean equivalent is determined: a. total sales received during one week of operation b. average dollars spent per customer per meal c. labor costs divided by the average cost of a typical meal d. food sales divided by the average cost of a typical meal
d. food sales divided by the average cost of a typical meal.
Which peice of food service equipment may be restricted by a local law? a. toaster b. steam-jacketed kettle c. convection oven d. garbage disposal
d. garbage disposal
In cereal production, enrichment adds: a. vitamin A b. vitamin D c. iodine d. iron
d. iron
A narrow span of management should be employed with: a. routine, repetitive, homogenous work b. healthcare professionals who don't require close supervision c. well motivated, highly trained group d. newly hired employees
d. newly trained employees
Meat loaf has been left out for 5 hours. Should you serve it? a. yes b. yes because bacteria was destroyed during the heating process c. no because of the risk of botulism d. no because of the risk of staphylococcus
d. no because of the risk of staphylococcus
Which hormone removes milk through the mammary ducts? a. prolactin b. progesterone c. estrogen d. oxytocin
d. oxytocin
Which of the following best reflects protein status? a. serum albumin b. serum transferrin c. retinol-binding protein d. prealbumin
d. prealbumin
Which has the greatest effect on the renal solute load? a. potassium b. sodium c. glucose d. protein
d. protein
A patient with metabolic alkalosis would have: a. excess excretion of base through the kidneys b. retention of base by the lungs c. excretion of base by the lungs d. retention of base by the kidneys
d. retention of base in the kidneys
Which of the following is projected first during the budgeting process? a. cash b. labor c. operative expenses d. revenue
d. revenue
Unions usually advance employees based on: a. age b. skill c. merit d. seniority
d. seniority
The tartness in fruits and vegetables is due to: a. flavones b. chlorophyll c. anthoxanthins d. tannins
d. tannins
The gauge of metal refers to: a. ply b. finish c. polish d. thickness
d. thickness
When does a breakeven point increase? a. when sales decrease b. when profits decrease c. when profit increases d. when costs increase
d. when costs increase
