Certification Examination for Nutrition Support Clinicians Test Preparation Study Guide

The Certification Examination For Nutrition Support Clinicians is conducted by the National Board Of Nutrition Support Certification (NBNSC). The test provides a valuable addition to a dietitian's experience. It establishes a candidate as a qualified nutrition support clinician.

Format Of The Certification Examination For Nutrition Support Clinicians (CNSC):

The Certification Examination For Nutrition Support Clinicians (CNSC) is a computer-based exam consisting of 250 multiple-choice questions.

The following subjects are included in the content areas tested in the CNSC examination:

Assessment:

A. Evaluate Nutritional Status
B. Nutrient Requirements Based on Patient History and Physical Assessments Pediatric and Adult
C.Identify the Effects of Disease States, Clinical Conditions or Altered Metabolism on Nutritional Status and Nutritional Requirements
D. Evaluate Anatomic and Physiological Functions and Characteristics
E. Evaluate Risk Of Refeeding Syndrome
G. Knowledge of Normal Ingestion, Digestion, Absorption, Metabolism and Excretion of Nutrients

Plan And Implement Nutrition Support:

A. Establish Realistic and Measurable Goals for Nutrient Support
B. Develop and/or Implement a Method of Nutrition Support
C. Methods of Support in Specific Disease States/Altered Metabolism Pediatric and Adult
D. Discharge and Home Nutrition Support

Monitor, Evaluate, And Manage Patient:

A. Adequacy of Nutrient Intake
B. Integrate Monitoring Data
C. Complications of Enteral Nutrition and Methods to Prevent and Manage the Following
D. Complications of Parenteral Nutrition and Methods to Prevent and Manage the Following
E. Knowledge of Techniques and Methods Used to Monitor and Manage Interactions Between Drugs and Nutrients
F. Knowledge of Disease Progression and Response to Medical Therapy
G. Knowledge of Micronutrient Metabolism
H. Knowledge of Serum Hepatic Proteins
I. Knowledge of Long Term Parenteral Nutrition

Professional Practice:

A.Development of Policies and Procedures to Improve Quality
B. Nutrition Expert
C. Policies Concerning Ethical and Legal Issues
D. Cost Issues
E. Regulatory Agencies, Guidelines, and Standards
F. Performance Improvement Activities
G. Safety of Nutrition Support
H. Research
I. Supervise Specialized Nutrition Support Activities

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