16 Questions
A dietitian is accepted as an expert in planning and evaluation of nutritional care for patients requiring therapeutic dietary regimen.
True
A clinical dietitian is a registered dietitian (RD) who specializes in work in health care settings.
True
A registered dietitian (RD) is a dietitian who has completed the registration eligibility requirements established by the Commission on Dietetic Registration and successfully passed the registration examination for dietitians.
True
Some registered dietitians (RD) have achieved additional certification specialized in pediatric, neonatal, or oncology nutrition.
True
A dietetic technician registered (DTR) is a technician who completes registration eligibility requirements established by the Commission on Dietetic Registration and successfully passes the registration examination for dietetic technician.
True
The function of dietetics includes identifying nutrition problems and assessing the nutritional status of patients.
True
Dietitians work in hospitals to educate patients about nutrition, manage food service operations, and oversee everything about per schools.
False
The purpose of the code of ethics and conduct for health professions is to provide a set of standards for ethical and professional behavior.
True
Principle one of the code of ethics requires dietitians to treat every consumer with disrespect.
False
One of the principles of the profession is to work in partnership with consumers and respect their privacy.
True
Professional conduct is defined by the board describing the behavior.
True
Ethics are a common moral framework at the core of every health profession.
True
Dietitians work in sports nutrition to educate clients in a vague connection between food choices and health.
False
The dietetic profession is characterized by a defined body of knowledge and skills, but the code is intended to be exhaustive.
False
The principles of the code require dietitians to maintain high standards of professional conduct and respect the privacy of consumers.
True
Consumer relationship principles require dietitians to conduct themselves with dishonesty.
False
This quiz covers the application of the science of nutrition to human health and disease, focusing on the role of a dietitian in planning and evaluating nutritional care for patients with therapeutic dietary regimens. It also explores the responsibilities of a registered dietitian (RD) in healthcare settings and the completion of registration eligibility requirements.
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