Chomping Down the Dietetic Exam: Recent Episodes
Dietitian Feraz, MS, RDN
Studying for the RD exam or the DTR exam? Then partner up with Dietitian Feraz, MS, RDN, as he implements his multiple years of experience as university nutrition faculty to review and chomp down dietetic concepts into digestible bites. You'll be provided with strategies, critical thinking techniques, and exclusive prep questions to assist you in conquering your exams. Remember, you got this! To access extra content, follow on Instagram @rdexampodcast
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Question: Right after eating a large meal, a person’s blood glucose levels rise. Which of the following processes is most likely happening in this person’s body at this time?
A. Glycogenolysis in the liver stimulated by glucagon
B. Glycogenolysis in the muscles stimulated by epinephrine
C. Gluconeogenesis in the liver stimulated by cortisol
D. Glycogenesis in the liver and muscles stimulated by insulin
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Question: Which of the following best describes why a box of doughnuts may have become stale?
A. Gelatinization
B. Retrogradation
C. Winterization
D. Leavening
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Question:
Which of the following is least likely to be used as a way to treat an ulcer?
- Antacids
- Cimetidine
- Antibiotics
- Methylphenidate
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Question:
A chef is using high heat to cook meat. A portion of the meat melted and turned into gelatin. Which of the following terms best describes this melted portion?
A. Elastin
B. Collagen
C. Cartilage
D.Ligament
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Question:
Which of the following statements is most accurate?A. Excessive vitamin A consumption may lead to xerophthalmia B. Xerophthalmia may lead to irreversible damage if left untreated C. Bitot's spots produce rhodopsin D. Nyctalopia refers to lesions that develop on the conjunctiva of the eye
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Question:
Which of the following is directly responsible for bone resorption?
A. Osteoblasts
B. Osteoclasts
C. Calcitonin
D. Calcitriol
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Question:
Which of the following steps happen first in glycolysis?
A. ATP converts to ribose
B. Glucose-6-phosphate converts to pyruvate
C. In the presence of sufficient oxygen, lactate is produced
D. ATP donates a phosphate to glucose
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Question:
A patient presents with congestive heart failure and cardiac cachexia. Which of the following diets are least likely to be recommended for the patient?
A. Low sodium
B. High calorie
C. Low saturated fat
D. Low protein
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Question:
Which of the following would be least likely to be recommended for a person with GERD?
- PPI’s
- H2 blockers
- Avoiding caffeine
- Tetracycline
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Question:
Which of the following is least likely to be recommended for a patient who has recently undergone a Billroth II procedure and has developed dumping syndrome?
A. Supplement folate
B. Supplement iron
C. Consume liquids with small, frequent meals
D. Include a protein source in each meal
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Question:
Which of the following would most likely happen if the body’s blood calcium levels became too low?
A. There would be an increase in the release of calcitonin
B. There would be a decrease in the release of calcitriol
C. There would be an increase in the release of parathyroid hormone
D. There would be a decrease in osteoclast activity
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Question:
Gina was recently offered a job. She asked the company hiring her what her insurance plan would look like. With regard to Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, which of the following needs best describes what Gina is inquiring about?
A) Self-Realization needs
B) Social needs
C) Higher human needs
D) Basic needs
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Question:
Which of the following best describes the expected result of adding lemon juice to green beans in a cooking pot?
A. The color of the green beans would change to bright green
B. The color of the green beans would change
C. The color of the green beans would change to olive green due to the presence of chlorophyllin
D. The color of the green beans would change to olive green
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Question:
Out of the following four people listed, who would be considered the most likely to develop atherosclerosis?
A. A person with lactose intolerance
B. A person with a triglyceride level of 117
C. A person whose father and uncle had atherosclerosis
D. A person with an LDL cholesterol level of 67
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Question:
Which of the following is not a principle of motivational Interviewing?
A. Rolling with resistance
B. Initiating independence
C. Avoiding arguments
D. Developing discrepancy
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This episode covers Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors:
Question:
Which of the following is considered to be the best course of action for a patient to take if they use MAOIs?
A) Increase intake of tyramine-rich foods
B) Restrict intake of tyramine-rich foods to avoid hypotension
C) Increase intake of tyramine-rich foods to avoid hypertension
D) Restrict intake of tyramine-rich foods to avoid hypertension
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This episode covers casein vs whey & lactose intolerance:
Question:
Jeff takes a lactose tolerance test which reveals an increase in blood glucose of 45mg/dl above the fasting baseline blood glucose taken before the test. Which of the following best describes this result?
A. Jeff is lactose intolerant
B. Jeff has a major lactase deficiency
C. Jeff is not lactose intolerant
D. Both B and C
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This episode covers types of insulins & regimens
Question
Jeff took a dose of insulin that lasted twenty-four hours. Which of the following insulins did Jeff most likely take a dose of?
A. Aspart
B. Humulin R
C. Humulin N
D. Glargine
Today's listener requested topics are taken from @rdexampodcast on Instagram and FaceBook and covers Alzheimer's disease, Delphi technique, and nominal group technique.
Questions
Which of the following is least likely to be recommended for a patient diagnosed with Alzheimers disease?
A. Decreasing saturated fat intake
B. Increasing saturated fat intake
C. Finger foods
D. Avoiding patterned plates for mealtime
Which of the following is not considered a feature typically associated with the Delphi technique?
A. Multiple rounds of questionnaires
B. Participants discussing the topic together in person
C. Participant anonymity
D. All choices are features typically associated with Delphi technique
Which of the following is not associated with nominal group technique?
A. silent generation
B. Participants sharing their thoughts on a topic with each other throughout the nominal group technique process
C. Clarification
D. All of the choices listed are associated with the nominal group technique
Today's listener requested topics are taken from @rdexampodcast on Instagram and FaceBook and covers Vitamin D Pathways, Randomized Clinical Trials, and Parallel vs Crossover Designs. This episode is sponsored by Pocket Prep.
- What is the name for the active form of vitamin D?
A. Cholecalciferol
B. 7-dehydrocholesterol
C. Calcitriol
D. Calcidiol
- Which of the following is an example of an RCT?
A. A study consists of two groups, A and B. Group a consisted of participants who had been smoking for 10 or more years. Group B consisted of participants who had never smoked. Both groups were followed for 10 years to see if they develop COPD.
B. A study consists of two groups, A and B. Group a consisted of participants who had liver disease. Group B consisted of participants who did not have liver disease. Both groups were compared to see what proportion of them had been consuming alcohol on a regular basis for ten years
C. A study examining the effects of a cholesterol drug randomly placed participants into two groups, a and b. Group a received the cholesterol drug whereas group b received a placebo.
D. None of the studies mentioned are an example of an RCT
- A study consisted of three groups. Participants were randomly assigned to groups in which they stayed throughout the study. Group A received treatment A. Group B received treatment B. Group C received a placebo. Which of the following best describes what type of design this study is an example of?
A. Randomized Clinical Trial Crossover study
B. Randomized Clinical Trial Parallel study
C. Randomized Clinical Trial
D. All of the above
Today's listener requested topics are taken from @rdexampodcast on Instagram and FaceBook and cover Active vs Passive Transport, Conduction, and Osteomalacia. This episode is sponsored by Pocket Prep.
How are water-soluble nutrients, such as vitamin C, absorbed?
- Simple diffusion
- Active transport
- Sodium potassium pump
- Passive diffusion
Which of the following would not be considered a good heat conductor?
- Copper
- Silver
- Aluminum
- Glass
Osteomalacia is primarily characterized by which of the following?
- Excessive bone growth
- Compromised bone mineralization
- Excessive mineralization
- All of the above
Today's listener requested topics are taken from @rdexampodcast and cover lipid transporters, Gastroparesis, and Winterization. This episode is sponsored by Pocket Prep.
Questions
What particles transport dietary lipids in the bloodstream?
- Glycerol
- Micelles
- Chylomicrons
- Fatty Acids
Which of the following would be the best recommendation to treat gastroparesis?
- High fiber intake
- High fat intake
- Small, frequent meals
- Large, infrequent meals
Which of the following is not typically winterized?
- Corn oil
- Cottonseed oil
- Soy oil
- Butter
Today's listener requested topics are taken from @rdexampodcast and cover diverticulosis vs diverticulitis, Addison's disease, sensitivity vs specificity. This episode is sponsored by Pocket Prep.
Questions:
A high-fiber diet is contraindicated for which of the following disease states?
- Diverticulitis
- Diverticulosis
- Constipation
- Obesity
Which of the following is generally increased in Addison’s disease?
- Aldosterone
- Cortisol
- Androgens
- Potassium
Which of the following is known to correctly identify participants as not having a disease?
- Sensitivity
- Specificity
- Both A and B
- None of the above
In this episode, we cover listener-requested topics consisting of PKU, nominal vs ordinal variables, and discrete vs continuous variables. This episode is sponsored by Pocket Prep. Follow the show @rdexampodcast on Instagram for free practice questions.
(From Pocket Prep) A tube feeding is running continuously at 80mL/hr and provides 1,000 calories, 64 grams of protein, and 840 mL of water per 1,000 mL of formula. The patient requires 2,000 calories and 135 grams of protein. Does the current rate meet his estimated needs?
A. Yes, but the feed should be changed to 12-hour cyclic rate
B. No, the rate should be changed to 85 mL/hr to meet his estimated needs
C. Yes, the current rate meets his needs
D. No, the rate should be changed to 90 mL/hr to meet his estimated needs
(From Pocket Prep) How does the diet of a child with PKU differ from that of a child without PKU?
A. The child with PKU has increased need for exogenous glucose
B. Aspartame should be used instead of raw sugar for the child with PKU
C. The child with PKU must restrict phenylalanine and supplement tyrosine
D. The child with PKU has increased protein needs
A study is being conducted examining marital status and level of life satisfaction. The data collection period will last three weeks. Which of the following would be an example of a nominal variable?
A. Marital status
B. Level of happiness
C. The three week data collection period
D. All of the choices listed
A cook is preparing dinner for 15 people at a party. 9 of these people are dietitians. The cook just grilled a steak and checked its temperature, which was 168.4 degrees. Which of the following represents a continuous variable in this scenario?
A. The number of people at the party
B. The temperature of the steak
C. The number of dietitians
D. None of the choices listed
In this episode we cover FOCUS-PDCA, tropical sprue, and maple syrup urine disease. You can find free practice questions on @rdexampodcast on Instagram.
Questions
(From PocketPrep) Angie is attempting to improve how the clinical RD's rotate floors in the hospital, and she has organized weekly meetings with the clinical RD team to discuss the process. Now she is talking with the RD team leaders and managers (people who are most involved with the process) to collect information and data about the floor's patient loads and responsibilities.
Which step in FOCUS-PDCA is Angie at?
- Understand
- Select
- Clarify
- Organize
Which of the following is not typically associated with tropical sprue?
- Diarrhea
- B12 deficiency
- Constipation
- Folate deficiency
Which of the following would not be recommended to consume for a person diagnosed with maple syrup urine disease?
- Steamed broccoli
- Blueberries
- Eggs
- All of the choices listed would not be recommended to consume
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In this episode we cover listener requests via instagram @rdexampodcast on menu engineering, nephrotic syndrome conditions/ role of albumin, and nephrotic syndrome MNT
Questions
- Consider a menu with specific regards to menu engineering. On this menu, an item with a high contribution margin is anything with a value above $5 per item. An item with a high menu mix value is anything with a value above 10. Clam chowder is on this menu and has a contribution margin of $4 dollars and a menu mix value of 9. Clam chowder is best described as which of the following?
- Star
- Plowhorse
- Puzzle
- Dog
-
Which of of the following would least likely present in a patient with nephrotic syndrome?
- Albuminuria
- Edema
- Hyperalbuminemia
- Hyperlipidemia
-
Which of the following would be most likely suggested to a patient with nephrotic syndrome?
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0.8 -1.0 g/kg protein and 25 calories per kg day
- 0.8 -1.0 g/kg protein and 35 calories per kg day
- 1.5-2.0 g/kg protein and 35 calories per kg day
- 1.5-2.0 g/kg protein and 35 calories per kg day
In this episode, we cover listener requests via Instagram @rdexampodcast on Managerial Roles, B12/Folate/Iron in Relation to Anemia/ Macrocytic, Megaloblastic Anemia/ Microcytic, Hypochromic Anemia, and Par Stock/Mini-Max.
Appetizer Questions
A manager is drafting a plan where she is deciding how much money each department will be given for the next three months. Which role is the manager demonstrating?
- Informational
- Interpersonal
- Disseminator
- Resource allocator
Which of the following is most likely the cause of microcytic, hypochromic anemia?
- B12 deficiency
- Folate deficiency
- Iron deficiency
- All choices listed
What’s popping restaurant has a par level of 8 bags of popcorn. An employee noticed that the stock of popcorn has fallen to 4 bags of popcorn. The employee is told to order more popcorn bags, how many should be ordered?
- 2
- 4
- 6
- 8
In this episode we cover listener requests via instagram @ RDexampodcast on Proteases, ALT/AST, DRI's, EN/Diarrhea, Descriptive/Analytical, Cohort/Case-Control/Foodborne Intoxications/Meals Per Labor Minute.
Questions
Which of the following is not synthesized in the pancreas?
- Trypsin
- Carboxypeptidase
- Chymotrypsin
- Enteropeptidase
Which of the following enzymes has the most specificity for the liver?
- ALT
- AST
- Both ALT and AST
- Trypsin
Which of the following would meet the nutrient needs 97-98% of healthy individuals?
- EAR
- DRI
- UL
- RDA
A patient receiving EN formula begins to have diarrhea, what should you do first?
- Stop the feed
- Reduce the rate
- Begin TPN
- Check medications
A study is being conducted in which two groups of people are being followed. Group A has not been exposed to cigarette smoking. The other group, group B, has been exposed to cigarette smoking. Both groups are going to be tracked to see if they develop emphysema over time. Which of the following best describes this type of study?
- Analytical study
- Descriptive study
- Cohort study
- Case control study
Which of the following is most often associated with paralysis?
- Staphylococcus Aureus
- Clostridium Perfringens
- Bacillus Cereus
- Clostridium Botulinum
A foodservice organization has 22 FTE’s on staff that distribute meals during service time. How many meals are served per labor minute if they produced 5000 meals in a 40 hour week?
- 5.68
- 0.87
- 0.09
- 0.21
This episode covers costs (fixed, variable, direct indirect), the Effectiveness Model, TQM/CQI, and Assets/Liability.
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The following questions were asked in the episode:
Which of the following is considered to be a fixed cost? A. Ingredients
B. Rent
C. Food containers
D. All of the above
You hold a leadership title in a business. An employee was hired 1 week ago who will be working for you. As a leader, which of the following styles should you use when communicating to the employee?
A. Telling
B. Selling
C. Participating
D. Delegating
Which of the following is most associated with focusing on the organization instead of the individual, and is also more focused on team involvement and data collection?
A. TQM
B. CQI
C. None of the choices listed
D. Both TQM and CQI
Which of the following could be considered a current liability?
A. Inventory
B.Equipment
C.Accounts receivable
D. Accounts payable
In this episode, we discuss FIFO, LIFO, Cirrhosis, and Skills of Management. For free, exclusive practice questions and rationales, follow on Instagram @rdexampodcast.
Questions asked in this episode:
Which of the following would result in your inventory being underestimated in value and you being less taxed?
- Fifo
- Lifo
- Par stock
- Abc stocking
Which of the following would be the best recommendation for a patient who presents with liver cirrhosis?
- Low calorie, low protein, zinc supplementation
- High calorie, high Protein
- Low calorie, High protein, zinc supplementation
- High calorie, high protein, zinc supplementation
An employee was recently promoted from being a foodservice coordinator to a foodservice director. Which of the following skill(s) would be most important for her to utilize?
- Technical skills
- Human skills
- Conceptual skills
- All answers listed
In this episode we discuss stages of change, cystic fibrosis, FTE's, and Management theories. All of these topics were requested by listeners via the show's instagram page @rdexampodcast.
In this episode, we break down how to differentiate between respiratory acidosis, respiratory alkalosis, metabolic acidosis, and metabolic alkalosis. NOTE: At 32m 52s, a post production glitch forced the audio to be skipped and replaced with it stating metabolic acidosis as the answer, even though earlier, metabolic acidosis is eliminated as an answer choice. In fact the audio should have stated metabolic alkalosis. For free practice questions, rationales, and submission of episode requests, follow on Instagram @rdexampodcast and facebook RD Exam Podcast.
In this episode, we present five appetizer (practice) questions regarding food production systems. We then discuss the four systems in detail, along with a brief discussion on delivery systems and equipment. Finally, we re-visit our appetizer questions with detailed explanations.
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Hi there! In this episode, a quick overview regarding my experience in dietetics, the RD exam, and the purposes of the show are presented. To access extra content, ask questions, and make episode requests:
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