CDM Practice Test exam with complete
solutions 2024/2025
A client weighs 162 pounds today. One month ago, the client weighed 174
pounds. The percent of weight change is: - ANSWER-7%
The section of the minimum data set (MDS) that contains the most nutrition
information is designated as: - ANSWER-section K
Which of the following questions would be most appropriate to ask when taking a
diet history? - ANSWER-When do you usually eat
Which of the following instruments would not be used for a diet history? -
ANSWER-caliper
The nutrition screening indicators are often categorized as A B C D. What does
the D represent? - ANSWER-Diet history
A decreased intake of 250 to 300 calories per day may result in a loss of
approximately one pound of body fat within how many days? - ANSWER-12 days
If a diet provides 36 grams of fat and a total of 1800 calories, the percentage of
calories form fat is: - ANSWER-18%
How many milliliters of juice are equivalent to 1/2 cup? - ANSWER-120
The purpose of the certified dietary manager's role in care planning is not to? -
ANSWER-Monitor the clients daily weight
, The best menu change for a client on a low-sodium (Na) diet would be: -
ANSWER-substitute roast beef for baked ham
A client who is diagnosed with diverticulitis should avoid which of the following
foods? - ANSWER-Bran flakes
The initial diet order is located in what section of the clients medical chart? -
ANSWER-Physicians orders
What is the first step to take when a client requests a food not on their diet? -
ANSWER-Meet with the client to review their diet
How would a two gram sodium diet appear on a diet order? - ANSWER-2 gr NA
A malnutrition problem may be suggested if what percent of weight loss occurs
in one month? - ANSWER-5%
Which of the following is an appropriate diet change for a client with low
hemoglobin level and low hematocrit value? - ANSWER-add a fortified cereal
Which of the following interventions would be appropriate for a goal that states,
client will increase weight by a least five pounds within 90 days? - ANSWER-
supplement as ordered
When a food shortage occurs, substitutes offered should be of a similar: -
ANSWER-nutritive value
If a client does not select enough food from the selective menu, what should the
CDM do? - ANSWER-encourage the client to add a choice
A client with diabetes who is about to be discharged from the hospital should be
given a copy of: - ANSWER-the diet history
The CDM is preparing for an inservice about changes in cardiac diets. What
organization would provide the best information? - ANSWER-American Heart
Association
When planning a diet instruction, the CDM should first: - ANSWER-Review the
diet history
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