Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) Practice Exam

Which of the following healthcare team members would assess the need for special and adaptive eating devices?

1. Physical therapist

2. Nurse

3. Dietitian

4. Occupational therapist

The correct answer is: Occupational therapist

The correct answer is D. Occupational therapist. Occupational therapists are responsible for assessing the need for special and adaptive eating devices as part of their role in helping individuals with disabilities or limitations to improve their ability to perform daily activities, such as eating. While other healthcare team members like physical therapists, nurses, and dietitians play important roles in patient care, the assessment for special and adaptive eating devices falls within the scope of practice of an occupational therapist.