Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) Practice Exam

If 10 am nourishments sent to the floor are not passed to the clients, whom should the manager consult first?

1. The dietary aide

2. The chef

3. The floor nurses

4. The director of nursing

The correct answer is: The director of nursing

If 10 am nourishments sent to the floor are not passed to the clients, the manager should consult first with the director of nursing. The director of nursing is responsible for overseeing patient care and coordinating with the healthcare team. This issue could have implications for patient health and well-being, so it is essential to involve the director of nursing to address any potential gaps in communication or processes that led to the nourishments not being passed to the clients. The other options are not the most appropriate to consult with first in this situation: - The dietary aide, while involved in the process, may not have the authority to address potential systemic issues that led to the nourishments not being passed. - The chef may not have direct oversight of patient care and would not be the first person to consult regarding patient nourishments not being passed. - The floor nurses, while directly involved in patient care, may not have the authority to address systemic issues or communication gaps that could have led to the nourishments not being passed.