Chomping Down the Dietetic Exam

Today's listener requested topics are taken from @rdexampodcast on Instagram and FaceBook and 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  

Today's listener requested topics are taken from @rdexampodcast on Instagram and FaceBook and covers Vitamin D Pathways, Randomized Clinical Trials, and Parallel vs Crossover Designs. This episode is sponsored by Pocket Prep. 1. What is the name for the active form of vitamin D? A. Cholecalciferol B. 7-dehydrocholesterol C. 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  

Today's listener requested topics are taken from @rdexampodcast on Instagram and FaceBook and cover Active vs Passive Transport, Conduction, and Osteomalacia. This episode is sponsored by Pocket Prep. 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

Today's listener requested topics are taken from @rdexampodcast and cover lipid transporters, Gastroparesis, and Winterization. This episode is sponsored by Pocket Prep. 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  

Today's listener requested topics are taken from @rdexampodcast and cover diverticulosis vs diverticulitis, Addison's disease, sensitivity vs specificity. This episode is sponsored by Pocket Prep. 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  

In this episode, we cover listener-requested topics consisting of PKU, nominal vs ordinal variables, and discrete vs continuous variables. This episode is sponsored by Pocket Prep. Follow the show @rdexampodcast on Instagram for free practice questions. (From Pocket Prep) A tube feeding is running continuously at 80mL/hr and provides 1,000 calories, 64 grams of protein, and 840 mL of water per 1,000 mL of formula. The patient requires 2,000 calories and 135 grams of protein. Does the current rate meet his estimated needs?   A. Yes, but the feed should be changed to 12-hour cyclic rate B. No, the rate should be changed to 85 mL/hr to meet his estimated needs C. Yes, the current rate meets his needs D. No, the rate should be changed to 90 mL/hr to meet his estimated needs   (From Pocket Prep) How does the diet of a child with PKU differ from that of a child without PKU? A. The child with PKU has increased need for exogenous glucose B. Aspartame should be used instead of raw sugar for the child with PKU C. The child with PKU must restrict phenylalanine and supplement tyrosine D. The child with PKU has increased protein needs   A study is being conducted examining marital status and level of life satisfaction. The data collection period will last three weeks. Which of the following would be an example of a nominal variable? A. Marital status B. Level of happiness C. The three week data collection period D. All of the choices listed   A cook is preparing dinner for 15 people at a party. 9 of these people are dietitians. The cook just grilled a steak and checked its temperature, which was 168.4 degrees. Which of the following represents a continuous variable in this scenario? A. The number of people at the party B. The temperature of the steak C. The number of dietitians D. None of the choices listed  

In this episode we cover FOCUS-PDCA, tropical sprue, and maple syrup urine disease. You can find free practice questions on @rdexampodcast on Instagram.Questions(From PocketPrep) Angie is attempting to improve how the clinical RD's rotate floors in the hospital, and she has organized weekly meetings with the clinical RD team to discuss the process. Now she is talking with the RD team leaders and managers (people who are most involved with the process) to collect information and data about the floor's patient loads and responsibilities.Which step in FOCUS-PDCA is Angie at?UnderstandSelectClarifyOrganizeWhich of the following is not typically associated with tropical sprue?DiarrheaB12 deficiencyConstipationFolate deficiencyWhich of the following would not be recommended to consume for a person diagnosed with maple syrup urine disease?Steamed broccoliBlueberriesEggsAll of the choices listed would not be recommended to consume

In this episode we cover listener requests via instagram @rdexampodcast on menu engineering, nephrotic syndrome conditions/ role of albumin, and nephrotic syndrome MNTQuestionsConsider a menu with specific regards to menu engineering. On this menu, an item with a high contribution margin is anything with a value above $5 per item. An item with a high menu mix value is anything with a value above 10. Clam chowder is on this menu and has a contribution margin of $4 dollars and a menu mix value of 9. Clam chowder is best described as which of the following?StarPlowhorsePuzzleDogWhich of of the following would least likely present in a patient with nephrotic syndrome?   AlbuminuriaEdemaHyperalbuminemiaHyperlipidemiaWhich of the following would be most likely suggested to a patient with nephrotic syndrome?0.8 -1.0 g/kg protein and 25 calories per kg day0.8 -1.0 g/kg protein and 35 calories per kg day1.5-2.0 g/kg protein and 35 calories per kg day1.5-2.0 g/kg protein and 35 calories per kg day 

In this episode, we cover listener requests via Instagram @rdexampodcast on Managerial Roles, B12/Folate/Iron in Relation to Anemia/ Macrocytic, Megaloblastic Anemia/ Microcytic, Hypochromic Anemia, and Par Stock/Mini-Max.Appetizer QuestionsA manager is drafting a plan where she is deciding how much money each department will be given for the next three months. Which role is the manager demonstrating?InformationalInterpersonalDisseminatorResource allocatorWhich of the following is most likely the cause of microcytic, hypochromic anemia?B12 deficiencyFolate deficiencyIron deficiencyAll choices listedWhat’s popping restaurant has a par level of 8 bags of popcorn. An employee noticed that the stock of popcorn has fallen to 4 bags of popcorn. The employee is told to order more popcorn bags, how many should be ordered?2468

In this episode we cover listener requests via instagram @ RDexampodcast on Proteases, ALT/AST, DRI's, EN/Diarrhea, Descriptive/Analytical, Cohort/Case-Control/Foodborne Intoxications/Meals Per Labor Minute. QuestionsWhich of the following is not synthesized in the pancreas?TrypsinCarboxypeptidaseChymotrypsinEnteropeptidaseWhich of the following enzymes has the most specificity for the liver?ALTASTBoth ALT and ASTTrypsinWhich of the following would meet the nutrient needs 97-98% of healthy individuals?EARDRIULRDAA patient receiving EN formula begins to have diarrhea, what should you do first?Stop the feedReduce the rateBegin TPNCheck medications A study is being conducted in which two groups of people are being followed. Group A has not been exposed to cigarette smoking. The other group, group B, has been exposed to cigarette smoking. Both groups are going to be tracked to see if they develop emphysema over time. Which of the following best describes this type of study?Analytical studyDescriptive studyCohort studyCase control studyWhich of the following is most often associated with paralysis?Staphylococcus AureusClostridium PerfringensBacillus CereusClostridium Botulinum A foodservice organization has 22 FTE’s on staff that distribute meals during service time. How many meals are served per labor minute if they produced 5000 meals in a 40 hour week?5.680.870.090.21

This episode covers costs (fixed, variable, direct indirect), the Effectiveness Model, TQM/CQI, and Assets/Liability.Follow on Instagram @rdexampodcast for free questions. The following questions were asked in the episode:Which of the following is considered to be a fixed cost?A. IngredientsB. RentC. Food containersD. All of the aboveYou hold a leadership title in a business. An employee was hired 1 week ago who will be working for you. As a leader, which of the following styles should you use when communicating to the employee?A. TellingB. SellingC. ParticipatingD. DelegatingWhich of the following is most associated with focusing on the organization instead of the individual, and is also more focused on team involvement and data collection?A. TQMB. CQIC. None of the choices listedD. Both TQM and CQIWhich of the following could be considered a current liability?A. InventoryB.Equipment C.Accounts receivableD. Accounts payable   

In this episode, we discuss FIFO, LIFO, Cirrhosis, and Skills of Management. For free, exclusive practice questions and rationales, follow on Instagram @rdexampodcast. Questions asked in this episode:Which of the following would result in your inventory being underestimated in value and you being less taxed?FifoLifo Par stockAbc stocking Which of the following would be the best recommendation for a patient who presents with liver cirrhosis?Low calorie, low protein, zinc supplementationHigh calorie, high ProteinLow calorie, High protein, zinc supplementationHigh calorie, high protein, zinc supplementationAn employee was recently promoted from being a foodservice coordinator to a foodservice director. Which of the following skill(s) would be most important for her to utilize?Technical skillsHuman skillsConceptual skillsAll answers listed

In this episode we discuss stages of change, cystic fibrosis, FTE's, and Management theories. All of these topics were requested by listeners via the show's instagram page @rdexampodcast.

In this episode, we break down how to differentiate between respiratory acidosis, respiratory alkalosis, metabolic acidosis, and metabolic alkalosis. NOTE: At 32m 52s, a post production glitch forced the audio to be skipped and replaced with it stating metabolic acidosis as the answer, even though earlier, metabolic acidosis is eliminated as an answer choice. In fact the audio should have stated metabolic alkalosis.  For free practice questions, rationales, and submission of episode requests, follow on Instagram @rdexampodcast and facebook RD Exam Podcast.

In this episode, we present five appetizer (practice) questions regarding food production systems. We then discuss the four systems in detail, along with a brief discussion on delivery systems and equipment. Finally, we re-visit our appetizer questions with detailed explanations. To access extra content, ask questions, and make episode requests:Follow the show's Instagram: @rdexampodcastEmail: rdexampodcast@gmail.comJoin the show's FaceBook group by searching "rd exam podcast"

Hi there! In this episode, a quick overview regarding my experience in dietetics and the purposes of the show are presented. To access extra content, ask questions, and make episode requests:Follow the show's Instagram: @rdexampodcastEmail: rdexampodcast@gmail.comJoin the show's FaceBook group by searching "rd exam podcast"