Chomp Down Dietetics Presents: Chomping Down the RD Exam
Dr. Feraz, EdD, RDN
30 episodes
1 month ago
Studying for the Dietitian exam or the Dietetic Technician exam? Then partner up with Dietitian Feraz, MS, RDN, as he implements his multiple years of experience as university nutrition faculty to review and chomp down dietetic concepts into digestible bites! You'll be provided with strategies, critical thinking techniques, and exclusive prep questions to assist you in conquering your exams., remember, you got this! To access extra content, ask questions, and make episode requests, follow on IG @rdexampodcast
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Studying for the Dietitian exam or the Dietetic Technician exam? Then partner up with Dietitian Feraz, MS, RDN, as he implements his multiple years of experience as university nutrition faculty to review and chomp down dietetic concepts into digestible bites! You'll be provided with strategies, critical thinking techniques, and exclusive prep questions to assist you in conquering your exams., remember, you got this! To access extra content, ask questions, and make episode requests, follow on IG @rdexampodcast
For free practice questions & animated videos, check out our new YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@chompdowndietetics
To access our Dietitian Exam Review Program, check out: https://www.chompdowndietetics.com/
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Question:
A chef is using high heat to cook meat. A portion of the meat melted and turned into gelatin. Which of the following terms best describes this melted portion?
A. Elastin
B. Collagen
C. Cartilage
D.Ligament
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Question:
Which of the following statements is most accurate?
A. Excessive vitamin A consumption may lead to xerophthalmia
B. Xerophthalmia may lead to irreversible damage if left untreated
C. Bitot's spots produce rhodopsin
D. Nyctalopia refers to lesions that develop on the conjunctiva of the eye
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Question:
Which of the following steps happen first in glycolysis?
A. ATP converts to ribose
B. Glucose-6-phosphate converts to pyruvate
C. In the presence of sufficient oxygen, lactate is produced
D. ATP donates a phosphate to glucose
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Question:
A patient presents with congestive heart failure and cardiac cachexia. Which of the following diets are least likely to be recommended for the patient?A. Low sodiumB. High calorieC. Low saturated fatD. Low protein
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Question:
Which of the following would be least likely to be recommended for a person with GERD?
PPI’s
H2 blockers
Avoiding caffeine
Tetracycline
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Question:
Which of the following is least likely to be recommended for a patient who has recently undergone a Billroth II procedure and has developed dumping syndrome?
A. Supplement folate
B. Supplement iron
C. Consume liquids with small, frequent meals
D. Include a protein source in each meal
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Question:
Which of the following would most likely happen if the body’s blood calcium levels became too low?
A. There would be an increase in the release of calcitonin
B. There would be a decrease in the release of calcitriol
C. There would be an increase in the release of parathyroid hormone
D. There would be a decrease in osteoclast activity
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Question:
Gina was recently offered a job. She asked the company hiring her what her insurance plan would look like. With regard to Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, which of the following needs best describes what Gina is inquiring about?
A) Self-Realization needs
B) Social needs
C) Higher human needs
D) Basic needs
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Question:
Which of the following best describes the expected result of adding lemon juice to green beans in a cooking pot?
A. The color of the green beans would change to bright green
B. The color of the green beans would change
C. The color of the green beans would change to olive green due to the presence of chlorophyllin
D. The color of the green beans would change to olive green
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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
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Question:
Which of the following is not a principle of motivational Interviewing?A. Rolling with resistanceB. Initiating independenceC. Avoiding argumentsD. Developing discrepancy
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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 foodsB) Restrict intake of tyramine-rich foods to avoid hypotensionC) Increase intake of tyramine-rich foods to avoid hypertensionD) Restrict intake of tyramine-rich foods to avoid hypertension
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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 intolerantB. Jeff has a major lactase deficiencyC. Jeff is not lactose intolerantD. Both B and C
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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
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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
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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. CholecalciferolB. 7-dehydrocholesterolC. 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
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Today's episode covers active vs passive transport, conduction, and osteomalacia.
How are water-soluble nutrients, such as vitamin C, absorbed?
Simple diffusion
Active transport
Sodium potassium pump
Passive diffusion
Which of the following would not be considered a good heat conductor?
Copper
Silver
Aluminum
Glass
Osteomalacia is primarily characterized by which of the following?
Excessive bone growth
Compromised bone mineralization
Excessive mineralization
All of the above
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Today's episode covers lipid transporters, gastroparesis, and winterization.
Questions
What particles transport dietary lipids in the bloodstream?
Glycerol
Micelles
Chylomicrons
Fatty Acids
Which of the following would be the best recommendation to treat gastroparesis?
High fiber intake
High fat intake
Small, frequent meals
Large, infrequent meals
Which of the following is not typically winterized?
Corn oil
Cottonseed oil
Soy oil
Butter
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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?
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Constipation
Obesity
Which of the following is generally increased in Addison’s disease?
Aldosterone
Cortisol
Androgens
Potassium
Which of the following is known to correctly identify participants as not having a disease?
Sensitivity
Specificity
Both A and B
None of the above
Chomp Down Dietetics Presents: Chomping Down the RD Exam
Studying for the Dietitian exam or the Dietetic Technician exam? Then partner up with Dietitian Feraz, MS, RDN, as he implements his multiple years of experience as university nutrition faculty to review and chomp down dietetic concepts into digestible bites! You'll be provided with strategies, critical thinking techniques, and exclusive prep questions to assist you in conquering your exams., remember, you got this! To access extra content, ask questions, and make episode requests, follow on IG @rdexampodcast