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Question 1

CDR requires RDNs to complete how many Continuing Professional Education (CPE) units per 5-year recertification cycle?

Accepted Answer

100 CPE units

Answer

RDNs must complete 75 CPE units every 5-year recertification cycle, with at least 1 unit in ethics.

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT an accepted activity type for CDR Continuing Professional Education credit?

Accepted Answer

Receiving personal nutrition counseling sessions

Answer

Personal nutrition counseling sessions do not qualify as CPE activities; CDR requires documented learning activities tied to professional development.

Question 3

The RDN credential must be maintained through CDR's Professional Development Portfolio (PDP). What is the primary purpose of the PDP?

Accepted Answer

To guide individualized professional development based on self-assessment

Answer

The PDP is a self-directed tool requiring RDNs to conduct a self-assessment and create a learning plan aligned with their professional goals.

Question 4

Which state was the first to enact licensure legislation for dietitians in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Louisiana

Answer

Louisiana enacted the first dietitian licensure law in the United States in 1984.

Question 5

An RDN practicing in a state with statutory certification law must:

Accepted Answer

Hold the RDN credential to use protected titles but may practice without a license

Answer

Statutory certification restricts use of protected titles (such as 'licensed dietitian') but does not limit the scope of practice for uncredentialed individuals.

(RDN) Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Practice Test

(RDN) Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Practice Test

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