CDM Test Questions and Answers (2022/2023) Rated A+
A Certified Dietary Manager is dissatisfied with prices from current vendors. The Manager
should first:
- ask vendors to lower their prices.
- ask the consultant to recommend other vendors.
- complete a comparison study of vendors.
- discontinue purchasing from the current vendors. ✔✔c. complete a comparison study of
vendors.
The best way to prepare frozen peas is to: a. slowly cook the peas at 200°F (93.3°C) so they do not dry out.
- cook them rapidly until they reach an internal temperature of 140°F (60.0°C).
- cook them to 120°F (48.9°C) and hold them in the steam table to come up to temperature.
- cook them in batches throughout the service time. ✔✔d. cook them in batches throughout the
service time.
Beans and legumes are essential protein substitutes for clients who are:
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- lactose intolerant.
- vegan.
- ovo-lacto-vegetarian.
- lacto vegetarian. ✔✔b. vegan.
When preparing goals for the foodservice department, a Certified Dietary Manager must show
that the goals are:
Choose one answer.
- narrow.
- broad.
- listed on the bulletin board.
- transferrable to other departments. ✔✔b. broad.
When purchasing food, a Certified Dietary Manager must develop specifications to ensure that: Choose one answer.
- government commodities are used when available.
- eggs are delivered in a timely manner.
- milk arrives at a temperature below 41°F (5°C). 2 / 4
- canned fruits are packed in water or juice. ✔✔c. milk arrives at a temperature below 41°F
(5°C).
When a client has trouble swallowing pureed foods, the Certified Dietary Manager should: Choose one answer.
- request a swallowing evaluation.
- thin foods to straw consistency.
- inform the physician at the next care plan meeting.
- thicken foods to the next consistency level. ✔✔a. request a swallowing evaluation.
A calorie count must include:
Choose one answer.
- all condiments and beverages served.
- portion sizes of items before consumption.
- initials of the employee documenting the intake.
- how long it took for t ✔✔a. all condiments and beverages served.
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When selecting diabetes educational information for a client in a long-term care facility, a
Certified Dietary Manager should consider using materials:
Choose one answer.
- written in the English language.
- with technical language to explain the details of the disease.
- in a pocketbook format with small print so it can be kept with the client.
- with simple and relevant illustrations. ✔✔d. with simple and relevant illustrations.
Which of the following items should NOT be served to a client who is lactose intolerant?Choose one answer.
- Dinner roll
- Buttered carrots
- Chocolate pudding
- Glazed ham ✔✔c. Chocolate pudding
To effectively prevent foodborne illnesses, the Certified Dietary Manager should most
appropriately:
Choose one answer.
- remove potentially dangerous food items from the menu.
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