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

Federal regulations require a qualified dietitian to assess residents based on their individual care plan schedule and whenever a significant nutritional change occurs.

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 §483.60 contains all federal requirements for food and nutrition services in Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing facilities.

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

Federal regulations require nursing facility menus to meet the Recommended Dietary Allowances or Dietary Reference Intakes established by the National Academy of Sciences.

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

NDD stands for National Dysphagia Diet, a standardized texture and liquid modification framework used to reduce aspiration risk in residents with swallowing difficulties.

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

Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) are the licensed professionals qualified to evaluate and treat dysphagia and prescribe appropriate texture and liquid modifications.

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CSA CSA Dietary & Nutrition Services