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HESI PN Nutrition Practice Exam
Questions And Verified Answers
2026
The practical nurse (PN) is reinforcing diet teaching for a client with a simple
goiter. Which foods should the PN recommend that the client eliminate from the
diet? - correct-answer - Turnips.
A client develops a vitamin K deficiency due to intestinal malabsorption. What
intervention should the practical nurse implement in the plan of care? - correct-
answer - Monitor for signs of hematuria, melena. ecchymosis.
During a nutrition consultation for elevated cholesterol, the dietitian recommends
that the client replace saturated fats with monounsaturated or polyunsaturated
fats. What explanation should the practical nurse reinforce with the client about
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this change in fat in the diet? - correct-answer - Lowers the amount of low density
lipoprotein (LDL) in the blood.
The healthcare provider prescribes a protein supplement for an older client who
is recovering after surgery. What information should the practical nurse provide
the family about the value of the supplement? - correct-answer - Additional
protein promotes tissue healing postoperatively.
The practical nurse reviews the client's medical record that indicates the client
has pernicious anemia. Which vitamin deficit is associated with this type of
anemia? - correct-answer - Vitamin B12
A client who arrives at the urgent care clinic reporting diarrhea, fever, abdominal
pain and nausea and tells the practical nurse (PN) the symptoms began after
eating a can of beans. What is the likely cause of this type of foodborne illness? -
correct-answer - Clostridium botulinum.
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The practical nurse (PN) is visiting a client at home who asks if commercially
prepared food products can age or spoil. Which foods should the PN explain have
the likelihood of aging and creating a byprodcut that is not healthy? - correct-
answer - Jar of peanut butter.
The practical nurse (PN) is discharging a new mother from the postpartum unit.
Which statement made by the client during discharge indicates that the new
mother needs reinforcement of the breastfeeding instructions? - correct-answer -
Drink one glass of wine while breast feeding to help with milk "let down."
The practical nurse (PN) is caring for a client who is receiving total parnteral which
metabolic change should the PN monitor the client for during administration for
TPN - correct-answer - Hyperglycemia.
HESI PN Nutrition Practice Exam
Questions And Verified Answers
2026
The practical nurse (PN) is reinforcing diet teaching for a client with a simple
goiter. Which foods should the PN recommend that the client eliminate from the
diet? - correct-answer - Turnips.
A client develops a vitamin K deficiency due to intestinal malabsorption. What
intervention should the practical nurse implement in the plan of care? - correct-
answer - Monitor for signs of hematuria, melena. ecchymosis.
During a nutrition consultation for elevated cholesterol, the dietitian recommends
that the client replace saturated fats with monounsaturated or polyunsaturated
fats. What explanation should the practical nurse reinforce with the client about
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this change in fat in the diet? - correct-answer - Lowers the amount of low density
lipoprotein (LDL) in the blood.
The healthcare provider prescribes a protein supplement for an older client who
is recovering after surgery. What information should the practical nurse provide
the family about the value of the supplement? - correct-answer - Additional
protein promotes tissue healing postoperatively.
The practical nurse reviews the client's medical record that indicates the client
has pernicious anemia. Which vitamin deficit is associated with this type of
anemia? - correct-answer - Vitamin B12
A client who arrives at the urgent care clinic reporting diarrhea, fever, abdominal
pain and nausea and tells the practical nurse (PN) the symptoms began after
eating a can of beans. What is the likely cause of this type of foodborne illness? -
correct-answer - Clostridium botulinum.
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The practical nurse (PN) is visiting a client at home who asks if commercially
prepared food products can age or spoil. Which foods should the PN explain have
the likelihood of aging and creating a byprodcut that is not healthy? - correct-
answer - Jar of peanut butter.
The practical nurse (PN) is discharging a new mother from the postpartum unit.
Which statement made by the client during discharge indicates that the new
mother needs reinforcement of the breastfeeding instructions? - correct-answer -
Drink one glass of wine while breast feeding to help with milk "let down."
The practical nurse (PN) is caring for a client who is receiving total parnteral which
metabolic change should the PN monitor the client for during administration for
TPN - correct-answer - Hyperglycemia.
