CSA CSA Dietary & Nutrition Services

Question 1

Under 42 CFR §483.60, what is the minimum frequency with which a qualified dietitian must assess residents in a Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing facility?

Accepted Answer

As needed based on care plan and significant changes

Answer

Daily

Answer

Weekly

Answer

Annually only

Question 2

Which federal regulation governs food and nutrition services requirements for long-term care facilities certified by Medicare and Medicaid?

Accepted Answer

42 CFR §483.60

Answer

42 CFR §483.10

Answer

42 CFR §483.80

Answer

42 CFR §483.95

Question 3

A nursing facility must provide menus that meet the nutritional needs of residents based on which recognized standard?

Accepted Answer

Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs) / Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs)

Answer

The USDA Food Guide Pyramid from 1992

Answer

The facility's own internal calorie guidelines

Answer

State agriculture department minimums only

Question 4

An 'NDD' notation on a nursing facility resident's dietary record most commonly refers to which type of diet?

Accepted Answer

National Dysphagia Diet

Answer

No Dairy Diet

Answer

No Documented Diagnosis

Answer

Nutritionally Dense Diet

Question 5

Which professional is legally qualified to assess, diagnose, and treat swallowing disorders (dysphagia) in nursing facility residents in the US?

Accepted Answer

Speech-language pathologist

Answer

Registered dietitian

Answer

Certified dietary manager

Answer

Licensed practical nurse

Question 6

In a long-term care facility, therapeutic diets (such as low-sodium or diabetic diets) must be ordered by whom?

Accepted Answer

A licensed physician or other authorized prescriber

Answer

The certified dietary manager

Answer

The director of nursing

Answer

The facility administrator