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CNSC Exam Questions and Answers- ASPEN Chapter 30

CNSC Exam Verified 100% Correct!! Half life of albumin and pre-albumin - Answer Albumin: 14-20 days Prealbumin: 2-3 days List negative acute phase proteins - Answer Prealbumin Albumin Transferrin Retinol-binding protein (decreased in inflammation) List positive acute-phase proteins - Answer Cytokines CRP (c-reactive protein) Define sarcopenia - Answer Age-related muscle mass Cachexia - Answer Loss of muscle mass, irrespective of adipose tissue changes (not responsive to nutrition in...

CNSC Home Nutrition Exam with 100% Correct Answers | Verified | Latest 2024 Version Access to telephone When evaluating the home environment for a pt receiving PN, which of the following is required? 1. access to telephone 2. isolated infusion area 3. back-up electrical generator 4. dedicated refrigerator teenagers Which of the following are considered the lowest risk candidates for initiation of PN in the home: 1. infants 2. teenagers 3. dialysis patients 4 diabetic patients 6 months Fol...

CNSC Exam Latest Update Already Graded A First Line Therapy for Hyperkalemia calcium gluconate Total Body Water Composition 2/3 Intracellular, 1/3 Extracellular (1/4 intravascular, 3/4 Interstitial) % Body weight water (male/female) 60% Male/50% Female Respiratory Quotient Definition Ratio of CO2 production to O2 consumption Hang time for blenderized/reconstituted formula 4 hours How often should micro-nutrient assessment be completed in the long-term PN patient? every 6 months Closed syst...

CNSC Exam Verified 100% Correct!! Half life of albumin and pre-albumin - Answer Albumin: 14-20 days Prealbumin: 2-3 days List negative acute phase proteins - Answer Prealbumin Albumin Transferrin Retinol-binding protein (decreased in inflammation) List positive acute-phase proteins - Answer Cytokines CRP (c-reactive protein) Define sarcopenia - Answer Age-related muscle mass Cachexia - Answer Loss of muscle mass, irrespective of adipose tissue changes (not responsive to nutrition in...

Acronyms in Nutrition and Dietetics AAPI Asian American and Pacific Islander (MIG) ACA Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ACEND Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics ACO Accountable Care Organization ANDF Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation ANDPAC Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Political Action Committee ANFP Association of Nutrition and Foodservice Professionals APM Advanced Payment Model ARNP Advanced Registered Nurse Practition...

CNSC Exam Questions with 100% Correct Answers Half life of albumin and pre-albumin -Answer-Albumin: 14-20 days Prealbumin: 2-3 days List negative acute phase proteins -Answer-Prealbumin Albumin Transferrin Retinol-binding protein (decreased in inflammation) List positive acute-phase proteins -Answer-Cytokines CRP (c-reactive protein) Define sarcopenia -Answer-Age-related muscle mass Cachexia -Answer-Loss of muscle mass, irrespective of adipose tissue changes (not responsive to nutri...

What is parenteral nutrition? CORRECT ANSWER - recently found we can feed through veins > works w/ compounding & formulations - strategy 3: delivery of nutrient solutions directly into vein, bypassing GI tract What are two acronyms involved in parenteral nutrition? CORRECT ANSWER - ASPEN: American Society for Parenteral & Enteral Nutrition > put out guidelines w/ tube feeding > professional organization of nutrition support experts > look at research - CNSC: Certified Nutrit...

Modular products are used to enhance the nutrient profile of a feeding regimen. Which of the following combinations represents modular products? 1. Safflower oil, protein, glucose and selenium 2. Glucose, glutamine, water and MCT oil 3. Protein, cholecalciferol, fiber and safflower oil 4. MCT oil, glucose, fiber and protein CORRECT ANSWER 4. MCT oil, glucose, fiber and protein Protein powders, carbohydrate powders, fat emulsion, MCT oil, fiber and specific amino acids are examples of wh...