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NUTRITION NBNSC-CNSC Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Nutrition Support Certification Board (NSCB) / ASPEN |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Certified Nutrition Support Clinician (CNSC) Examination |
| Exam Number: | NBNSC-CNSC |
| Exam Price: | USD $300–$400 (varies by membership status and region) |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Passing Score: | Scaled passing standard (approximately equivalent to 70–75%) |
| Real Exam Qty: | Approximately 150 multiple-choice questions |
| Exam Format: | Computer-based multiple-choice |
| Related Certifications: | Registered Pharmacist (RPh/PharmD) Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) Registered Nurse (RN) |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 5 years |
| Exam Duration: | 180 minutes |
| Recommended Training: | ASPEN Nutrition Support Courses ASPEN Clinical Nutrition Training Resources |
| Exam Registration: | Nutrition Support Certification (NSCB / ASPEN) Official Registration |
| Sample Questions: | NUTRITION NBNSC-CNSC Sample Questions |
| Exam Way: | Computer-based testing at authorized test centers or remote proctoring depending on region and scheduling availability. |
| Pre Condition: | Recommended for healthcare professionals such as dietitians, nurses, pharmacists, and physicians with experience in nutrition support practice. |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.nutritioncare.org/education-and-certification/nutrition_support_certification/ |
NUTRITION NBNSC-CNSC Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Objectives |
|---|---|
| Topic 1: Nutrition Assessment and Screening | - Risk identification and screening tools - Patient nutritional status evaluation |
| Topic 2: Parenteral Nutrition Support | - Complication prevention and management - Indications and formulation principles |
| Topic 3: Professional Practice and Ethics | - Ethical and regulatory considerations - Interdisciplinary collaboration |
| Topic 4: Monitoring and Complications | - Prevention and management of complications - Laboratory and clinical monitoring |
| Topic 5: Metabolic and Clinical Nutrition Management | - Fluid and electrolyte balance - Metabolic response to illness and injury |
| Topic 6: Enteral Nutrition Support | - Indications and formula selection - Administration methods and complications |
NUTRITION NBNSC Certified Nutrition Support Clinician (CCN) Sample Questions:
What is the main source of fluoride?
- A. Spring water.
- B. Tap water.
- C. Carrots.
- D. Beets.
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
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Goals can be set by the client under the guidance of the counselor. Goals should be all of the following except:
- A. specific
- B. measurable
- C. not specific
- D. attainable
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
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Pectin and mucilage are soluble in water and form a gel that helps provide bulk for the intestines. They are useful because:
- A. A and C
- B. they are not soluble
- C. edible thickening agent
- D. they bind to cholesterol and reduce the amount that can be absorbed by the blood
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
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The initial screening of a client should include which of the following?
- A. alcohol use or abuse
- B. all of the above
- C. diet history
- D. physical ability to obtain and consume foods
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
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A deficiency of vitamin D can cause which of the following?
- A. poor bone and tooth formation
- B. all of the above
- C. develop osteomalacia - softening of bones
- D. malabsorption of calcium and phosphorus
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
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