Deck 13: Professionalism and Final Issues

Question 1

Which of the following encompasses the range of roles, activities, and regulations within which nutrition and dietetics practitioners performs?

A) Brand image
B) Practice standards
C) Code of ethics
D) Scope of practice
E) Professionalism

Answer 1

D

Question 2

Which of the following is defined as the skill, good judgment, and polite behavior that is expected from a person who is trained to do a job well ?

A) Biomedical ethics
B) Brand image
C) Code of ethics
D) Scope of practice
E) Professionalism

Answer 2

E

Question 3

Non-maleficence, autonomy, beneficence, and justice are the four principles of

A) brand image.
B) biomedical ethics.
C) code of ethics.
D) scope of practice.
E) professionalism.

Answer 3

B

Question 4

Using platforms such as Facebook and Instagram to influence and engage with consumers is known as

A) telenutrition.
B) telehealth.
C) social media marketing.
D) nutrition counseling.
E) private practice.

Question 5

Clients have the right to know three factors before engaging in the counseling relationship. These include confidentiality, the procedures and goals of counseling, and

A) phone number of the counselor.
B) cost of the counseling sessions.
C) potential intervention strategies.
D) age and marital status of the counselor.
E) qualifications and practices of the counselor.

Question 6

You are working with a client and notice the majority of the conversation is spent discussing issues not related to food, eating patterns, or nutrition. What should you do first?

A) Summarize the areas of concern providing any nutrition information related to the issue.
B) Explain the advantages of meeting with a psychotherapist.
C) Acknowledge your client's feelings.
D) Ask your client's thoughts about the idea of meeting with a psychotherapist.
E) Ask permission before providing names of psychotherapists.

Question 7

Some registered dietitians have concerns regarding consumer interactions on web-based platforms. How can clients address these concerns?

A) Have the consumer sign a contract.
B) Do not provide any nutrition-related information via web-based platforms.
C) Avoid using web-based platforms to market yourself.
D) Consult the Academy publication on ethical and legal issues for guidance.
E) Only provide nutrition education through web-based platforms.

Question 8

Which of the following professionals is adequately trained to address issues related to mood, mental illness, trauma, and relationships?

A) Nutrition counselor
B) Psychotherapist
C) Family medicine physician
D) Social worker
E) Physical therapist

Question 9

You are working with a client and notice the majority of the conversation is spent discussing issues not related to food, eating patterns, or nutrition. After you acknowledge your client's feelings, what should you do?

A) Summarize the areas of concern providing any nutrition information related to the issue.
B) Explain the advantages of meeting with a psychotherapist.
C) Ask your client's thoughts about the idea of meeting with a psychotherapist.
D) Ask permission before providing names of psychotherapists.
E) Place a referral to a psychotherapist.

Question 10

Regina reported to work wearing a mini skirt, neon costume jewelry, and strongly scented perfume. Regina is going against the standards of which of the following?

A) Biomedical ethics
B) Brand image
C) Code of ethics
D) Scope of practice
E) Professionalism

Question 11

Hannah has been working with Mr. Jones for six months to help improve his blood glucose levels. At the end of the counseling session, Mr. Jones offers to buy Hannah a car as a "thank you" gift for helping him. If Hannah were to accept this gift, how would this align with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics code of ethics?

A) It aligns with the code of ethics and Hannah should accept the gift.
B) It aligns with the code of ethics, but Hannah should ask her boss if it is OK to accept the gift.
C) It does NOT align with the code of ethics, so Hannah should not accept this as a gift.
D) It does NOT align with the code of ethics; however, Hannah has become friends with Mr. Jones, so it is OK if she accepts the gift.
E) It does NOT align with the code of ethics, but Hannah's boss can accept the car as a department gift.

Question 12

Why did the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics develop the scope of practice documents for nutrition and dietetic professionals?

A) To decide if a new role is in the scope of practice for a RDN/NDTR
B) To help RDNs/NDTRs develop new skills to increase competence in the field
C) To provide continuing education opportunities for RDNs/NDTRs
D) To help RDNs/NDTRs evaluate their counseling skills
E) To provide practice guidelines for RDNs/NDTRs

Question 13

Overall, the nutrition counselor's work is based on

A) wellness.
B) food.
C) feelings.
D) mood.
E) sleep hygiene.

Question 14

Which of the following moral principles ensures a patient, client, or professional has the capacity and self-determination to engage in individual decision-making specific to personal health or practice?

A) Non-maleficence
B) Autonomy
C) Beneficence
D) Justice
E) Respect

Question 15

Your client, Shandra, tells you her cousin is also one of your clients. Shandra asks you to look at her cousin's medical record to see how many appointments her cousin has next week because Shandra has to drive her cousin around town. Which of the following client rights does this violate?

A) Respect
B) Autonomy
C) Confidentiality
D) Procedures of counseling
E) Counselors qualifications

Question 16

Which of the following scenarios violates the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics code of ethics?

A) Touching a client to perform nutrition focused physical exam after obtaining consent
B) Referring a client to a psychotherapist for mental health counseling
C) Recommend a client practice carbohydrate counting to manage blood glucose
D) Accepting a $100 gift card from a client as a Christmas gift
E) Mutually hugging a long-term client after finding out they are moving out of the state and will be ending the counseling relationship

Question 17

Which of the following is the first step in making ethical decisions?

A) Brainstorm various possible courses of action.
B) Identify the problem or dilemma.
C) Decide on what appears to be the best possible course of action.
D) How does the Academy/CDR Code of Ethics relate to the issue?
E) Identify the potential issues.

Question 18

How can nutrition professionals appropriately draw attention to their website?

A) Mention your website when providing presentations.
B) Exclude website name from business cards and letterhead.
C) Post outrageous, misleading headlines to grab people's attention.
D) Pay your existing clients to advertise your website.
E) Post controversial messages to grab people's attention.

Question 19

Which of the following is defined as "the use of electronic information and telecommunications technologies to support remote clinical health care, patient and professional health-related education, public health and health administration."

A) Telehealth
B) Telenutrition
C) Telemedicine
D) Clinical research
E) Social media marketing

Question 20

Which of the following is one of the first factors that need to be considered when starting a private practice?

A) Recruiting clients
B) Cost per session
C) Program length
D)   Defining a focus
E) Location of practice

Question 21

After a forty-hour work week, Maggie comes home and is emotionally, mentally, and physically exhausted. Maggie is likely suffering from

A) type 2 diabetes.
B) metabolic syndrome.
C) anxiety.
D) occupational burnout.
E) insomnia.

Question 22

Which of the following is defined as "a syndrome conceptualized as resulting from chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed."

A) Depression
B) Anxiety
C) Metabolic syndrome
D) Occupational burnout
E) Chronic fatigue

Question 23

Telenutrition is not a legal medium to deliver nutrition services.

Question 24

How someone dresses is important when creating a professional image.

Question 25

Why is proper dress attire essential for creating a professional image?

Question 26

Describe the factors that need to be addressed when starting a private practice.

Question 27

The majority of nutrition private practices make profits in the first few years.

Question 28

Occupational burnout is characterized by exhaustion, cynicism, and reduced professional efficacy.

Question 29

What is telehealth and how can nutrition counselors use telenutrition in their practice?

Question 30

Marketing is essential when starting a private practice. How can nutrition counselors use social media in their marketing plan to attract clients?

Question 31

Maren is a registered dietitian and works at a diabetes clinic. Currently, 50 percent of her clients are no-shows to their appointments. What could Maren do to increase her show rate?

A) Start a private practice.
B) Offer gift cards.
C) Offer telenutrition services.
D) Find a new job.
E) Work four- to ten-hour days instead of five- to eight-hour days.

Question 32

Jessica is a full-time registered dietitian plus works as needed on the weekends. Jessica practices self-care, so she does not experience occupational burnout. Which of the following are ways to practice self-care?

A) Physical inactivity
B) Poor sleep hygiene
C) Meditation
D) Negative self-talk
E) Poor eating pattern

Question 33

The line between nutrition counseling and psychotherapy is fuzzy.

Question 34

Which of the following is defined as "the interactive use, by a RDN, of electronic information and telecommunications technologies to implement the Nutrition Care Process with patients or clients at a remote location, within the provisions of their state licensure as applicable."

A) Telehealth
B) Telenutrition
C) Telemedicine
D) Clinical dietetics
E) Dietetics practice

Question 35

Describe reasons why nutrition counselors may refer their client to another health care professional.

Question 36

Describe the primary goal of the Code of Ethics for the nutrition and dietetics profession.

Question 37

List and describe the three rights clients are entitled to when entering nutrition counseling.

Question 38

What is occupation burnout, and how can nutrition counselors minimize or manage this syndrome?