Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Registered Dietetic Technician Practice 3

Question 1

A DTR is assisting with enteral nutrition for a patient receiving a 1.5 kcal/mL formula at 60 mL/hr for 16 hours. How many total calories are delivered?

Accepted Answer

1,440 kcal

Answer

60 mL/hr × 16 hr = 960 mL; 960 × 1.5 kcal/mL = 1,440 kcal.

Question 2

A patient on a mechanically altered diet is at risk for aspiration. Which texture level on the IDDSI framework best describes minced and moist foods?

Accepted Answer

Level 5

Answer

IDDSI Level 5 is Minced & Moist, consisting of small soft lumps that require minimal chewing.

Question 3

When a DTR screens for food insecurity in an outpatient clinic, which validated two-question tool is most commonly used?

Accepted Answer

Hunger Vital Sign (HVS)

Answer

The Hunger Vital Sign is a validated two-question screen for food insecurity in clinical settings.

Question 4

Which macronutrient provides the highest amount of energy per gram?

Accepted Answer

Fat

Answer

Fat provides 9 kcal/g, which is more than double the 4 kcal/g provided by protein or carbohydrate.

Question 5

A DTR is completing a menu for a renal patient with hyperkalemia. Which food should be avoided?

Accepted Answer

Baked potato with skin

Answer

Baked potato with skin is very high in potassium and must be avoided in patients with hyperkalemia.

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Practice Test

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Practice Test

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Registered Dietetic Technician Practice 3