Professional/Practice Oriented Questions

Question 1

Specific standards may apply based on state and organization. What are the laws in your state and your parameters for practicing legally and using proper titles?

Answer 1

Answer individually :)

Question 2

The BCNS requires \_\_\_ hours of clinical experience that is overseen by  a supervisor.
A. 1200
B. 1000
C. 900
D. 1500

Answer 2

B. 1000

Question 3

The BCNS requires \_\_\_\_ CE credits every \_\_ years to maintain your CNS.
A. 75, 4
B. 50, 5
C. 50, 4
D. 75, 5

Answer 3

D. 75, 5

Question 4

Each semester hour of a course taken for credit is eligible for \_\_\_\_ CE credits 
A. 12
B. 15
C. 18
D. 20

Answer 4

B. 15

So a 3 credit course = 45 hours

Question 5

CNS’s are trained in all of the following except:
A. medical nutrition therapy
B. drug/nutrient/herb interactions
C. prescribing parenteral nutrition
D. all of these are within the scope of a CNS

Answer 5

C. prescribing parenteral nutrition

Question 6

You can sit the CNS exam \_\_ times per year
A. 4
B. 2
C. 1
D. 3

Answer 6

B. the CNS exam is offered two times per year

Question 7

Insurance coverage is:
A. based on state
B. base on licensure (if applicable)
C. All CNS's are eligible to be apart of care plans
D. A&B

Answer 7

D. A& B

Question 8

What is the title protection in your state? What can you legally call yourself?

Answer 8

Answer individually

Question 9

True/False: HIPAA is optional for providers

Answer 9

False

Question 10

The following are within a nutritionists scope of practice except:
A. providing dietary supplement advisement
B. creating specific diet and lifestyle interventions
C. completing a nutrition evaluation
D. diagnosing digestive disorders

Answer 10

D. diagnosing digestive disorders