CNS Exam: Certified Nutrition Specialist
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
Dumping syndrome is associated with:
A. Osmotic movement of water into the jejunum due to the
presence of carbohydrate
B. Reactive hypoglycemia
C. Gastric resection surgery
D. All of the above -
correct answer ✅Answer: D - Dumping syndrome is associated
with the movement of water into the jejunum due to the presence
of carbohydrate. It often accompanies gastric resection surgery and
leads to diarrhea. Reactive hypoglycemia may result when
carbohydrate in the gut is rapidly digested and absorbed, leading to
over-secretion of insulin.
What do white specs in the nails indicate a deficiency in? -
correct answer ✅zinc
Q - Which of the following is a common side effect of
immunosuppressive drug therapy used in organ transplantation?
A. Sodium and fluid diuresis
,CNS Exam: Certified Nutrition Specialist
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
B. Hyperphosphatemia
C. Hyperkalemia
D. Decreased vitamin C requirements -
correct answer ✅Answer: C - Hyperkalemia (elevated potassium
levels) is a common side effect of immunosuppressive drug therapy
used in organ transplantation, as a result of disturbances in renal
hormone activity. Sodium and fluid retention and
hypophosphatemia (electrolyte disturbance with abnormally low
level of phosphate in the blood) are also side effects of
immunosuppressive drugs.
Q - Which of the following is true for reactive hypoglycemia?
A. It is defined as a plasma glucose level less than 70 mg/dl.
B. It is treated with a diet high in complex carbohydrates.
C. It is diagnosed by measuring blood glucose levels one hour after
eating.
D. Peak insulin activity occurs 90-180 minutes after food is eaten. -
correct answer ✅Answer: D - Initially after eating, blood glucose
levels become dangerously low following a meal. In reactive
hypoglycemia peak insulin activity occurs 90-180 minutes after food
is eaten, vs. the normal insulin response which occurs 30-60
,CNS Exam: Certified Nutrition Specialist
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
minutes after eating. Reactive hypoglycemia is defined as a plasma
glucose level LESS than 50 mg/dl, is treated with a moderate
carbohydrate (40 to 55%) diet, and is diagnosed by measuring
blood glucose levels immediately after eating. Some critical
illnesses can cause it--liver and kidney disorders.
Q - Nutrient needs of infants diagnosed with bronchopulmonary
dysplasia:
A. Are linked with linear growth
B. May include a resting energy expenditure 50% higher than that
of normal infants
C. May include use of diuretics to regulate water balance
D. All of the above -
correct answer ✅Answer: D - Nutrient needs of infants diagnosed
with bronchopulmonary disease are linked with linear growth (a
measure of lung development), may include a resting energy
expenditure that is 50% higher than that of normal infants, and may
include the use of diuretics to regulate water balance.
Bronchopulmonary disease is a common lung disorder in
premature infants which increases energy needs. Diuretics are
often needed to regulate water balance as a result of respiratory
compromise.
, CNS Exam: Certified Nutrition Specialist
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
Q - A food frequency questionnaire differs from a 24-hour recall in
what way:
A. A food frequency questionnaire does not inquire about portion
sizes.
B. The 24-hour recall asks about typical meal patterns.
C. A food frequency questionnaire allows open-ended responses.
D. A food frequency questionnaire always asks about the same
types of foods. -
correct answer ✅Answer: B - A food frequency questionnaire
differs from a 24-hour recall because it does not ask about typical
meal patterns. A food frequency questionnaire asks about intakes
of different types of foods and usual portion sizes over time, and
does not allow open-ended responses. The types of foods asked
about on a food frequency questionnaire may be changed to reflect
the population of interest.
Q - Examples of foods avoided on a low-purine diet are:
A. Eggs, cheese, peanut butter
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
Dumping syndrome is associated with:
A. Osmotic movement of water into the jejunum due to the
presence of carbohydrate
B. Reactive hypoglycemia
C. Gastric resection surgery
D. All of the above -
correct answer ✅Answer: D - Dumping syndrome is associated
with the movement of water into the jejunum due to the presence
of carbohydrate. It often accompanies gastric resection surgery and
leads to diarrhea. Reactive hypoglycemia may result when
carbohydrate in the gut is rapidly digested and absorbed, leading to
over-secretion of insulin.
What do white specs in the nails indicate a deficiency in? -
correct answer ✅zinc
Q - Which of the following is a common side effect of
immunosuppressive drug therapy used in organ transplantation?
A. Sodium and fluid diuresis
,CNS Exam: Certified Nutrition Specialist
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
B. Hyperphosphatemia
C. Hyperkalemia
D. Decreased vitamin C requirements -
correct answer ✅Answer: C - Hyperkalemia (elevated potassium
levels) is a common side effect of immunosuppressive drug therapy
used in organ transplantation, as a result of disturbances in renal
hormone activity. Sodium and fluid retention and
hypophosphatemia (electrolyte disturbance with abnormally low
level of phosphate in the blood) are also side effects of
immunosuppressive drugs.
Q - Which of the following is true for reactive hypoglycemia?
A. It is defined as a plasma glucose level less than 70 mg/dl.
B. It is treated with a diet high in complex carbohydrates.
C. It is diagnosed by measuring blood glucose levels one hour after
eating.
D. Peak insulin activity occurs 90-180 minutes after food is eaten. -
correct answer ✅Answer: D - Initially after eating, blood glucose
levels become dangerously low following a meal. In reactive
hypoglycemia peak insulin activity occurs 90-180 minutes after food
is eaten, vs. the normal insulin response which occurs 30-60
,CNS Exam: Certified Nutrition Specialist
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
minutes after eating. Reactive hypoglycemia is defined as a plasma
glucose level LESS than 50 mg/dl, is treated with a moderate
carbohydrate (40 to 55%) diet, and is diagnosed by measuring
blood glucose levels immediately after eating. Some critical
illnesses can cause it--liver and kidney disorders.
Q - Nutrient needs of infants diagnosed with bronchopulmonary
dysplasia:
A. Are linked with linear growth
B. May include a resting energy expenditure 50% higher than that
of normal infants
C. May include use of diuretics to regulate water balance
D. All of the above -
correct answer ✅Answer: D - Nutrient needs of infants diagnosed
with bronchopulmonary disease are linked with linear growth (a
measure of lung development), may include a resting energy
expenditure that is 50% higher than that of normal infants, and may
include the use of diuretics to regulate water balance.
Bronchopulmonary disease is a common lung disorder in
premature infants which increases energy needs. Diuretics are
often needed to regulate water balance as a result of respiratory
compromise.
, CNS Exam: Certified Nutrition Specialist
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
Q - A food frequency questionnaire differs from a 24-hour recall in
what way:
A. A food frequency questionnaire does not inquire about portion
sizes.
B. The 24-hour recall asks about typical meal patterns.
C. A food frequency questionnaire allows open-ended responses.
D. A food frequency questionnaire always asks about the same
types of foods. -
correct answer ✅Answer: B - A food frequency questionnaire
differs from a 24-hour recall because it does not ask about typical
meal patterns. A food frequency questionnaire asks about intakes
of different types of foods and usual portion sizes over time, and
does not allow open-ended responses. The types of foods asked
about on a food frequency questionnaire may be changed to reflect
the population of interest.
Q - Examples of foods avoided on a low-purine diet are:
A. Eggs, cheese, peanut butter
