CNSC, condition specific nutrition support questions with correct answers

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 For the critically ill patient, blood glucose levels should be maintained between 140-180mg/dL. Lower glucose targets may be appropriate for selected patients, but targets <110mg/dL are not recommended. References: McMahon MM, Nystrom E, et al. A.S.P.E.N. clinical guidelines: nutrition support of adult patients with hyperglycemia. JPEN J Parenter Enteral Nutr. 2013 Jan;37(1):23-36. McClave, SA, Taylor BE, Martindale RG, et al. Guidelines for the Provision and Assessment of Nutrition Support Therapy in the Adult Critically Ill Patient: Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM) and American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (A.S.P.E.N.) JPEN 2016;40(2): 159-211 Under conditions of sepsis and stress, which of the following metabolic alterations are most likely to occur? 1: Increased glucose production and