Chomping Down the RD Exam

For RD exam video lectures, colorful notes, or tutoring inquiries, check out: https://www.chompdowndietetics.com/ For free practice questions, follow @rdexampodcast on Instagram To message, contact rdexampodcast@gmail.com 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

For RD exam video lectures, colorful notes, or tutoring inquiries, check out: https://www.chompdowndietetics.com/ For free practice questions, follow @rdexampodcast on Instagram To message, contact rdexampodcast@gmail.com 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

For RD exam video lectures, colorful notes, or tutoring inquiries, check out: https://www.chompdowndietetics.com/ For free practice questions, follow @rdexampodcast on Instagram To message, contact rdexampodcast@gmail.com 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

For RD exam video lectures, colorful notes, or tutoring inquiries, check out: https://www.chompdowndietetics.com/ For free practice questions, follow @rdexampodcast on Instagram and FaceBook To message, contact rdexampodcast@gmail.com 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

For RD exam video lectures, colorful notes, or tutoring inquiries, check out: https://www.chompdowndietetics.com/ For free practice questions, follow @rdexampodcast on Instagram and FaceBook To message, contact rdexampodcast@gmail.com 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

For RD exam video lectures & colorful notes, check out https://www.chompdowndietetics.com/ For practice questions, follow @rdexampodcast on Instagram and FaceBook This episode 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

For RD exam video lectures & colorful notes, check out https://www.chompdowndietetics.com/ For practice questions, follow @rdexampodcast on Instagram and FaceBook Today's episode covers vitamin D pathways, randomized clinical trials, and parallel vs crossover designs. 1. What is the name for the active form of vitamin D? A. Cholecalciferol B. 7-dehydrocholesterol C. Calcitriol D. Calcidiol 2. 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 3. 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

For RD exam video lectures & colorful notes, check out https://www.chompdowndietetics.com/ For practice questions, follow @rdexampodcast on Instagram and FaceBook Today's episode covers active vs passive transport, conduction, and osteomalacia. How are water-soluble nutrients, such as vitamin C, absorbed? Which of the following would not be considered a good heat conductor? Osteomalacia is primarily characterized by which of the following?

For RD exam video lectures & colorful notes, check out https://www.chompdowndietetics.com/ For practice questions, follow @rdexampodcast on Instagram and FaceBook Today's episode covers lipid transporters, gastroparesis, and winterization. Questions What particles transport dietary lipids in the bloodstream? Which of the following would be the best recommendation to treat gastroparesis? Which of the following is not typically winterized?

For RD exam video lectures & colorful notes, check out https://www.chompdowndietetics.com/ For practice questions, follow @rdexampodcast on Instagram and FaceBook Today's episode covers Diverticulosis vs Diverticulitis, Addison's disease, Sensitivity vs Specificity. Questions: A high-fiber diet is contraindicated for which of the following disease states? Which of the following is generally increased in Addison’s disease? Which of the following is known to correctly identify participants as not having a disease?

For RD exam video lectures & colorful notes, check out https://www.chompdowndietetics.com/ For practice questions, follow @rdexampodcast on Instagram and FaceBook This episode covers PKU, nominal vs ordinal variables, and discrete vs continuous variables. 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 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

For RD exam video lectures & colorful notes, check out https://www.chompdowndietetics.com/ For practice questions, follow @rdexampodcast on Instagram and FaceBook. Questions 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? Which of the following is not typically associated with tropical sprue? Which of the following would not be recommended to consume for a person diagnosed with maple syrup urine disease?

For RD exam video lectures & colorful notes, check out https://www.chompdowndietetics.com/ For practice questions, follow @rdexampodcast on Instagram and FaceBook. This episode covers menu engineering, nephrotic syndrome conditions/ role of albumin, and nephrotic syndrome MNT Questions Which of of the following would least likely present in a patient with nephrotic syndrome? Which of the following would be most likely suggested to a patient with nephrotic syndrome?

For RD exam video lectures & colorful notes, check out https://www.chompdowndietetics.com/ For practice questions, follow @rdexampodcast on Instagram and FaceBook. This episode covers 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? Which of the following is most likely the cause of microcytic, hypochromic anemia? 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?

For RD exam video lectures & colorful notes, check out https://www.chompdowndietetics.com/ For practice questions, follow @rdexampodcast on Instagram and FaceBook. This episode covers proteases, ALT/AST, DRI's, EN/Diarrhea, descriptive & analytical studies, cohort vs Case-Control studies, foodborne Intoxications, and meals per labor minute. Questions Which of the following is not synthesized in the pancreas? Which of the following enzymes has the most specificity for the liver? Which of the following would meet the nutrient needs 97-98% of healthy individuals? A patient receiving EN formula begins to have diarrhea, what should you do first? 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? Which of the following is most often associated with paralysis? 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?

For RD exam video lectures & colorful notes, check out https://www.chompdowndietetics.com/ For practice questions, follow @rdexampodcast on Instagram and FaceBook. This episode covers costs (fixed, variable, direct indirect), the Effectiveness Model, TQM/CQI, and Assets/Liability. 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

For RD exam video lectures & colorful notes, check out https://www.chompdowndietetics.com/ For practice questions, follow @rdexampodcast on Instagram and FaceBook. This episode covers FIFO, LIFO, cirrhosis, and skills of management. Questions asked in this episode: Which of the following would result in your inventory being underestimated in value and you being less taxed? Which of the following would be the best recommendation for a patient who presents with liver cirrhosis? 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?

For RD exam video lectures & colorful notes, check out https://www.chompdowndietetics.com/ For practice questions, follow @rdexampodcast on Instagram and FaceBook. This episode covers stages of change, cystic fibrosis, FTE's, and Management theories.

For RD exam video lectures & colorful notes, check out https://www.chompdowndietetics.com/ For practice questions, follow @rdexampodcast on Instagram and FaceBook. This episode covers respiratory acidosis, respiratory alkalosis, metabolic acidosis, and metabolic alkalosis.

For RD exam video lectures & colorful notes, check out https://www.chompdowndietetics.com/ For practice questions, follow @rdexampodcast on Instagram and FaceBook. This episode covers food production systems.