CNS Nutrition Specialist Exam Prep - Question List

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36. Low-salt syndrome may be caused by:
  1. Extreme sodium restriction due to congestive heart failure
  2. Decreased glomerular filtration rate
  3. Adrenal gland insufficiency
  4. All of the above
37. The kidney is active in all of the following bodily functions except:
  1. Filtration
  2. Secretion
  3. Oxidation
  4. Absorption
38. Dietary zinc may promote wound healing by which of the following mechanisms?
  1. Promotes epithelial cell differentiation
  2. Reduces the inflammatory response
  3. Prevents oxidation of lipids in cell membranes
  4. Increases collagen synthesis
39. Which of the following is not true about a low serum albumin level?
  1. It may be associated with ascites.
  2. It may be an indicator of kwashiorkor.
  3. It may be used to diagnosis esophageal reflux.
  4. It is commonly seen in nephrotic syndrome.
40. Which of the following gastrointestinal surgeries has the most detrimental effect on nutritional status?
  1. Jejunal resection
  2. Ileal resection
  3. Billroth I
  4. Billroth II

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