CN Quality Assurance & Standards 3

Question 1

A supplement label claims a product 'supports immune health.' Under DSHEA, this structure/function claim must be accompanied by what?

Accepted Answer

An FDA disclaimer stating the claim has not been evaluated by the FDA

Answer

Structure/function claims require the disclaimer that the FDA has not evaluated the statement and the product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease.

Question 2

Which quality improvement model uses the cycle of Plan, Do, Study, Act to refine nutrition care processes?

Accepted Answer

PDSA cycle

Answer

The PDSA (Plan-Do-Study-Act) cycle is a continuous quality improvement framework for testing and refining process changes.

Question 3

A nutritionist selects laboratory partners for micronutrient testing. Which accreditation indicates the lab meets federal clinical testing quality standards?

Accepted Answer

CLIA certification

Answer

CLIA (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments) certification is the federal standard ensuring quality for clinical laboratory testing on human specimens.

Question 4

To maintain certification, most certified nutritionist credentials require what on a recurring basis?

Accepted Answer

Completion of approved continuing education units

Answer

Recertification typically requires documented continuing education units within each renewal cycle to ensure current competency.

Question 5

A client brings in an imported herbal product with no lot number or expiration date. The nutritionist should recognize this as a red flag for what?

Accepted Answer

Poor manufacturing quality control and traceability

Answer

Missing lot numbers and expiration dates indicate the product lacks basic quality control and cannot be traced in a recall.

(CN) Certified Nutritionist Practice Test

(CN) Certified Nutritionist Practice Test

CN Quality Assurance & Standards 3