Dietetic Technician Practice Test

Which task may not be performed by a DTR under the supervision of an RD?

1. Completing nutrition screens in the retirement home

2. Teaching nutrition education classes at WIC

3. Providing tube feeding recommendations on the RD's day off

4. Working at a fitness club assisting with weight loss

The correct answer is: Providing tube feeding recommendations on the RD's day off

The task that may not be performed by a Dietetic Technician Registered (DTR) under the supervision of a Registered Dietitian (RD) is providing tube feeding recommendations on the RD's day off. This is correct because recommendations for clinical nutrition, such as tube feeding, are typically within the scope of practice for RDs due to their comprehensive education and training regarding medical nutrition therapy and complex patient conditions. While a DTR can assist with various tasks and provide support in nutrition settings, making specific clinical recommendations involves a level of assessment and clinical judgment that is reserved for RDs. Tube feeding requires careful consideration of a patient's individual nutritional needs, medical history, and ongoing adjustments, necessitating a dietitian's expertise. In contrast, tasks such as completing nutrition screens, teaching nutrition education classes, and working with clients in a fitness club are generally appropriate for a DTR to perform with guidance from an RD. These roles involve more educational and preventive aspects of nutrition, which fall within the DTR’s capacity to execute under the supervision of an RD while adhering to professional guidelines.