Dtr Exam Practice Questions - Set 2

Front 1

All of the following are true about nutrition diagnosis except:

1. nutrition diagnosis is when a nutritional issue is identified and labeled
2. a physician must make a nutrition diagnosis in order for the individual to receive nutritional care
3. a nutrition diagnosis is documented as problem-etiology-signs/symptoms
4. standardized terminology is used to delineate nutrition diagnoses

Back 1

2. a physician must make a nutrition diagnosis in order for the individual to receive nutritional care

-- a nutrition diagnosis is not made by a physician but rather an RD or a DTR depending upon the scope of practice

Front 2

potential nutrition diagnoses for a patient with a fasting blood glucose level of 135 mg/dL might include:

1. alteration in metabolism (type 1 diabetes mellitus)
2. alteration in metabolism (hyperglycemia)
3. altered nutrition related laboratory values
4. gestational diabetes

Back 2

3. altered nutrition related laboratory values

-- type 1 diabetes, hyperglycemia, and gestational diabetes are all medical diagnoses

Front 3

The recommended amount of weight gain for an overweight pregnant woman is:

1. 15-25 lbs
2. 25-35 lbs
3. 15 lbs
4. 28-40 lbs

Back 3

1. 15-25 lbs

-- the recommended amount of weight gain for a woman of normal weight is 25-35 lbs

-- the recommended amount of weight gain for an overweight woman is 15-25 lbs

Front 4

characteristics of the metabolic syndrome include all of the following except:

1. serum triglycerides greater than 150 mg/dL
2. serum glucose greater than 100 mg/dL
3. waist circumference greater than 102 cm in men and 88 cm in women
4. blood pressure greater than or equal to 140/90 mm Hg

Back 4

4. blood pressure greater than or equal to 140/90 mm Hg

Front 5

criteria for metabolic syndrome?

Back 5

3 or more of the following:

• waist circumference of > 40 inches in men and > 35 inches in women
• triglycerides > 150 mg/dL
• HDL cholesterol < 40 mg/dL in men and < 50 mg/dL in women
• blood pressure > 130/85 mmHg
• fasting glucose > 100 mg/dL

Front 6

the best initial nutrition intervention for a person with metabolic syndrome is:

1. encouraging a 20% weight loss and at least 60 minutes of exercise per day
2. implementing the TLC diet and increasing physical activity to a minimum of 30 minutes per day
3. encouraging a 5-10% weight loss and implementing the Dean Ornish diet
4. smoking cessation and adding medications to reduce lipids

Back 6

2. implementing the TLC diet and increasing physical activity to a minimum of 30 minutes per day

Front 7

how much protein is recommended for a patient with cirrhosis but without evidence of encephalopathy to maintain positive nitrogen balance?

Back 7

0.8-1.0 g/kg

Front 8

the nutritional priority for a patient with newly diagnosed Type 1 diabetes mellitus is:

1. weight loss
2. determination of a medication regimen then establishment of a meal plan
3. establishment of a meal plan then coordination of the medication regimen to match the meal plan and exercise habits
4. placement of an insulin pump

Back 8

3. establishment of a meal plan then coordination of the medication regimen to match the meal plan and exercise habits

Front 9

which of the following are examples of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids?

1. palmitic acid and lauric acid
2. eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid
3. linoleic acid and linolenic acid
4. arachidonic acid and oleic acid

Back 9

2. eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid

Front 10

what is palmitic acid? where can it be found?

Back 10

a saturated fat found in palm trees (palm oil, palm kernel, palm kernel oil)

Front 11

what is lauric acid? where can it be found?

Back 11

a saturated fat found in coconut oil

Front 12

what is linoleic acid? where can it be found?

Back 12

LA is an omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acid that can be found in many vegetable oils

Front 13

what is arachidonic acid and where can it be found?

Back 13

AA is an omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acid that can be found in liver oil

Front 14

what is oleic acid and where can it be found?

Back 14

a monounsaturated fatty acid that occurs naturally in animal and vegetable fats and oils