Dietitian exam 131 Q&A

Senior management has requested foodservice, "get control of costs." Sales to date are $33,500. Inventory on hand is $17,800. Monthly building insurance is $1,610. Temporary staffing expense is $630.50 for April. Meals sold in March: 3,245. Meals sold in April: 2,985. Labor cost per meal is $1.09. Cost of napkins and plastic utensils used for box lunches sold in the cafeteria for the year is $185.75. What are the fixed costs for April?

a. $3,253.65

b. $991.25

c. $1,610.00* (only fixed cost, cost remains the same through the process)

d. $2,240.50

A patient is experiencing ketosis due to diabetes complications and a reduced pCO2. You suspect:

a. metabolic acidosis*

b. metabolic alkalosis

c. respiratory acidosis

d. respiratory alkalosis

Metabolic acidosis

Characterized by a reduced pCO2 or pH. Causes may include starvation, low carbohydrate diet, or diabetic ketosis.

metabolic alkalosis

characterized by an increased pH and causes may include diuretic use or persistent vomiting

respiratory acidosis

characterized by reduced pH and is generally due to reduced breathing (hypoventilation) secondary to COPD, emphysema, or asthma

respiratory alkalosis

characterized by increased pH and generally due to increased breathing (hyperventilation)

An 83-year-old woman is being discharged from the hospital after fracturing her hip. She has a low income and is now unable to drive. You recommend:

a. Food Bank

b. Title III Congregate

c. Title III Home Delivered

d. Type A Lunch