CDRE Practice Exam 2 2024 with 100%
correct answers
To treat hyperlipidemia, which fat source should be recommended and why?
A - Linoleic acid because it can replace carbohydrate to decrease HDL
B - None, because fat sources will exacerbate the hyperlipidemia
C - Safflower oil because it decreases hepatic production of triglycerides
D - Canola oil because it inhibits VLDL synthesis - correct answer Canola oil because it inhibits VLDL
synthesis
What advice would you give to a person complaining of symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease?
A - Avoid eating before bed
B - Chewing spearmint gum will help
C - Increase intake of dairy products
D - Use pepper instead of salt for seasoning - correct answer Avoid eating before bed
Which of the following decision-making approach should enable the separate and shared knowledge
and skills of care providers to synergistical influence the client care provided?
A - Evidence-informed
B - Practical
C - Experience-based
D - Knowledge-based - correct answer Evidence-informed
Which step of the nutrition care process should the RD should evaluate a patient's risk to becoming
malnourished against a specific criterion?
, A - Screening
B - Assessment
C - Diagnosis
D - Intervention - correct answer Screening
A 28-year-old female client provides you with a 7-day food diary. Her daily caloric intake average is 1534
calories. The average is composed of 155 grams of carbohydrates, 120 grams of protein and 52 grams of
fat. Which of her macronutrients are within the AMDR's recommended ranges?
A - Protein and fat
B - Carbohydrates and fat
C - Carbohydrates and protein
D - Carbohydrates, protein and fat - correct answer Protein and fat
A RD is working with a 3-year-old female patient with Cystic Fibrosis (CF). During her consultation, you
notice that your patient's hair is dry, dull and lacks shine. What is the possible nutritional-related cause
of this?
A - Vitamin A deficiency
B - Hyperlipidemia
C - Essential fatty acid deficiency (EFA)
D - Vitamin C deficiency - correct answer Essential fatty acid deficiency (EFA)
Julia, a 19-year-old girl who has a BMI of 15.5 and is very active. She is referred to the dietitian because
she refuses to consume milk products believing they cause weight gain.
What should the dietitian do first?
A - Suggest daily calcium and vitamin D supplement
B - Determine why she is concerned about weight gain
correct answers
To treat hyperlipidemia, which fat source should be recommended and why?
A - Linoleic acid because it can replace carbohydrate to decrease HDL
B - None, because fat sources will exacerbate the hyperlipidemia
C - Safflower oil because it decreases hepatic production of triglycerides
D - Canola oil because it inhibits VLDL synthesis - correct answer Canola oil because it inhibits VLDL
synthesis
What advice would you give to a person complaining of symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease?
A - Avoid eating before bed
B - Chewing spearmint gum will help
C - Increase intake of dairy products
D - Use pepper instead of salt for seasoning - correct answer Avoid eating before bed
Which of the following decision-making approach should enable the separate and shared knowledge
and skills of care providers to synergistical influence the client care provided?
A - Evidence-informed
B - Practical
C - Experience-based
D - Knowledge-based - correct answer Evidence-informed
Which step of the nutrition care process should the RD should evaluate a patient's risk to becoming
malnourished against a specific criterion?
, A - Screening
B - Assessment
C - Diagnosis
D - Intervention - correct answer Screening
A 28-year-old female client provides you with a 7-day food diary. Her daily caloric intake average is 1534
calories. The average is composed of 155 grams of carbohydrates, 120 grams of protein and 52 grams of
fat. Which of her macronutrients are within the AMDR's recommended ranges?
A - Protein and fat
B - Carbohydrates and fat
C - Carbohydrates and protein
D - Carbohydrates, protein and fat - correct answer Protein and fat
A RD is working with a 3-year-old female patient with Cystic Fibrosis (CF). During her consultation, you
notice that your patient's hair is dry, dull and lacks shine. What is the possible nutritional-related cause
of this?
A - Vitamin A deficiency
B - Hyperlipidemia
C - Essential fatty acid deficiency (EFA)
D - Vitamin C deficiency - correct answer Essential fatty acid deficiency (EFA)
Julia, a 19-year-old girl who has a BMI of 15.5 and is very active. She is referred to the dietitian because
she refuses to consume milk products believing they cause weight gain.
What should the dietitian do first?
A - Suggest daily calcium and vitamin D supplement
B - Determine why she is concerned about weight gain
