CNSC Practice Questions 2024 with 100% correct answers

In an intensive care setting, which of the following complications associated with malnutrition is most likely to occur as a result of the failure to begin nutrition support early in the treatment regimen? - correct answer Increased serum levels of protein-bound drugs Which of the following is the inpatient glycemic target for critically ill patients? 1: 80-110 mg/dL 2: 140-180 mg/dL 3: 181-210 mg/dL 4: 211-240 mg/dL - correct answer 2: 140-180 mg/dL Targets 110mg/dL are not recommended Under conditions of sepsis and stress, which of the following metabolic alterations are most likely to occur? 1: Increased glucose production and increased glucose uptake 2: Increased glucose production and decreased glucose uptake 3: Decreased glucose production and decreased glucose uptake 4: Decreased glucose production and increased glucose uptake - correct answer 2: Increased glucose production and decreased glucose uptake Stress hormones induce insulin resistance and hyperglycemia is commonly observed with nutrition support. It is recommended that glucose levels be adequately controlled to avoid polyuria and electrolyte disturbances. Which of the following immunomodulating nutrients may be harmful in patie