CNSC COMPREHENSIVE EXAM SCRIPT COMPLETE QUESTIONS VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
CNSC Comprehensive TEST 2026/2027 FULL
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Question:
Macrocytic anemia results from a deficiency of.
Answer:
B12 or Folate
Question:
Consequences of long-term parenteral nutrition
Answer:
Anemia Leukopenia Neutropenia Skeletal abnormalities
Question:
Symptoms of copper deficiency
Answer:
Sensory ataxia Lower extremity spasticity Parathesis in extremities Leukopenia Neutropenia
Hypercholesterolemia Increased erythrocyte turnover Decreased ceruloplasmin and erythrocyte
copper/zinc superoxide dismutase (SOD) Abnormal EKG patterns Myeloneuropathy
Question:
What change should be made to the PN for a patient with high ileostomy output?
Answer:
Increase sodium and increase fluid volume (high output leads to water and Na loss)
,Question:
Acute disease-associated malnutrition symptoms
Answer:
Hypalbuminemia Edema Anasarca
Question:
% body weight loss to meet malnutrition criteria
Answer:
5% or more in 1 month 7.5% or more in 3 months 10% or more in 6 months
Question:
Stress vs Starvation related malnutrition
Answer:
Stress: hypermetabolism, hypergylcemia, lipolysis Starvation: ketosis, hypoglycemia, lipolysis
Question:
Subjective Global Assessment includes
Answer:
Historical: Weight history Dietary intake GI symptoms Functional status Metabolic demand
Physical Exam Parameters: Subcutaneous fat Muscle wasting Edema Ascites
Question:
What lab value is a significant predictor of morbidity and mortality in critically ill patients?
Answer:
Albumin
Question:
,What can compromise the reliability of urinary urea nitrogen to calculate nitrogen balance?
Answer:
Creatinine clearance < 50 mL/min
Question:
What can reduce plasma homocysteine concentrations?
Answer:
Folic acid B6 B12
Question:
Fluid requirements for healthy adults
Answer:
35 mL/kg for 18- 55 yo 30 mL/kg for 55-75 yo 25 mL/kg for >75 yo <25 mL/kg when fluid
restriction indicated
Question:
Iron is primarily absorbed in the
Answer:
Duodenum and Jejunum (in ferrous state)
Question:
Which amino acid is essential for small intestinal structure and function?
Answer:
Glutamine
Question:
PKU is caused by a.
, Answer:
deficiency of phenylalanine hydroxylase (PAH)
Question:
Conditionally indispensable amino acids
Answer:
Require a dietary source in order to meet increased needs caused by metabolic stress. Arginine
(wound healing) Cysteine Glutamine Glycine Proline Tyrosine
Question:
Symptoms of Essential Fatty Acid Deficiency
Answer:
Scaly dermatitis Alopecia Thrombocytopenia Anemia Impaired wound healing
Question:
What IV fluid most closely resembles jejunal and ileal electrolyte content?
Answer:
Lactated Ringer's (LR)
Question:
Supplementation of Vitamin A should be given for a maximum of
Answer:
14 days
Question:
DKA puts a patient at high risk for low.
Answer:
CNSC Comprehensive TEST 2026/2027 FULL
Answers Review Questions and Answers Verified
Solutions Latest Update
Question:
Macrocytic anemia results from a deficiency of.
Answer:
B12 or Folate
Question:
Consequences of long-term parenteral nutrition
Answer:
Anemia Leukopenia Neutropenia Skeletal abnormalities
Question:
Symptoms of copper deficiency
Answer:
Sensory ataxia Lower extremity spasticity Parathesis in extremities Leukopenia Neutropenia
Hypercholesterolemia Increased erythrocyte turnover Decreased ceruloplasmin and erythrocyte
copper/zinc superoxide dismutase (SOD) Abnormal EKG patterns Myeloneuropathy
Question:
What change should be made to the PN for a patient with high ileostomy output?
Answer:
Increase sodium and increase fluid volume (high output leads to water and Na loss)
,Question:
Acute disease-associated malnutrition symptoms
Answer:
Hypalbuminemia Edema Anasarca
Question:
% body weight loss to meet malnutrition criteria
Answer:
5% or more in 1 month 7.5% or more in 3 months 10% or more in 6 months
Question:
Stress vs Starvation related malnutrition
Answer:
Stress: hypermetabolism, hypergylcemia, lipolysis Starvation: ketosis, hypoglycemia, lipolysis
Question:
Subjective Global Assessment includes
Answer:
Historical: Weight history Dietary intake GI symptoms Functional status Metabolic demand
Physical Exam Parameters: Subcutaneous fat Muscle wasting Edema Ascites
Question:
What lab value is a significant predictor of morbidity and mortality in critically ill patients?
Answer:
Albumin
Question:
,What can compromise the reliability of urinary urea nitrogen to calculate nitrogen balance?
Answer:
Creatinine clearance < 50 mL/min
Question:
What can reduce plasma homocysteine concentrations?
Answer:
Folic acid B6 B12
Question:
Fluid requirements for healthy adults
Answer:
35 mL/kg for 18- 55 yo 30 mL/kg for 55-75 yo 25 mL/kg for >75 yo <25 mL/kg when fluid
restriction indicated
Question:
Iron is primarily absorbed in the
Answer:
Duodenum and Jejunum (in ferrous state)
Question:
Which amino acid is essential for small intestinal structure and function?
Answer:
Glutamine
Question:
PKU is caused by a.
, Answer:
deficiency of phenylalanine hydroxylase (PAH)
Question:
Conditionally indispensable amino acids
Answer:
Require a dietary source in order to meet increased needs caused by metabolic stress. Arginine
(wound healing) Cysteine Glutamine Glycine Proline Tyrosine
Question:
Symptoms of Essential Fatty Acid Deficiency
Answer:
Scaly dermatitis Alopecia Thrombocytopenia Anemia Impaired wound healing
Question:
What IV fluid most closely resembles jejunal and ileal electrolyte content?
Answer:
Lactated Ringer's (LR)
Question:
Supplementation of Vitamin A should be given for a maximum of
Answer:
14 days
Question:
DKA puts a patient at high risk for low.
Answer:
