HESI PN NUTRITION PRACTICE EXAM
SCRIPT 2026 TESTED QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
⩥ After reviewing priorities, what is the next action the PN should take
when adding to Mr. Ivy's plan of care? Answer: Reconsider goals.
⩥ With which member of the interprofessional team should the PN
coordinate concerning Mr. Ivy's dysphagia? Answer: Speech therapist.
⩥ With which member of the interprofessional team should the PN
coordinate regarding this problem? Answer: Occupational therapists.
⩥ What instruction should the PN provide to the UAP? Answer: Bathe
the client first, and then place him in a high Fowler's position during and
after the meal.
⩥ Considering the need for dysphagia precautions, how should the PN
intervene? Answer: Instruct the UAP to add a thickening agent to all
liquids.
⩥ Which data indicates the need for the PN to evaluate Mr. Ivy further
for altered nutrition? Answer: The conjunctival sac is pale in appearance
when exposed.
, ⩥ How should the PN monitor the client's functional ability related to
nutrition? Answer: The client's ability to feed himself with his left hand.
⩥ When adding to the plan of care, which intervention should be
included to provide the PN with the most accurate information regarding
Mr. Ivy's ongoing, overall nutritional status? Answer: Instruct the home
health aide to weigh the client once a week.
⩥ How should the PN explain the results of the calorie count to Mr. and
Mrs. Ivy? Answer: Mr. Ivy's calorie consumption is insufficient and will
result in weight loss.
⩥ Before notifying the healthcare provider of the data reported by the
dietician, what information is most important for the PN to obtain?
Answer: The client's calculated body mass index.
⩥ Which serum lab value reflects Mr. Ivy's altered nutrition? Answer:
Protein of 5.0 g/dL.
⩥ Which breakfast selection provides the most protein? Answer:
Scrambled eggs and sausage.
⩥ How should the PN respond? Answer: Provide applesauce since he
likes it, along with supplemental high-calorie snacks.
SCRIPT 2026 TESTED QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
⩥ After reviewing priorities, what is the next action the PN should take
when adding to Mr. Ivy's plan of care? Answer: Reconsider goals.
⩥ With which member of the interprofessional team should the PN
coordinate concerning Mr. Ivy's dysphagia? Answer: Speech therapist.
⩥ With which member of the interprofessional team should the PN
coordinate regarding this problem? Answer: Occupational therapists.
⩥ What instruction should the PN provide to the UAP? Answer: Bathe
the client first, and then place him in a high Fowler's position during and
after the meal.
⩥ Considering the need for dysphagia precautions, how should the PN
intervene? Answer: Instruct the UAP to add a thickening agent to all
liquids.
⩥ Which data indicates the need for the PN to evaluate Mr. Ivy further
for altered nutrition? Answer: The conjunctival sac is pale in appearance
when exposed.
, ⩥ How should the PN monitor the client's functional ability related to
nutrition? Answer: The client's ability to feed himself with his left hand.
⩥ When adding to the plan of care, which intervention should be
included to provide the PN with the most accurate information regarding
Mr. Ivy's ongoing, overall nutritional status? Answer: Instruct the home
health aide to weigh the client once a week.
⩥ How should the PN explain the results of the calorie count to Mr. and
Mrs. Ivy? Answer: Mr. Ivy's calorie consumption is insufficient and will
result in weight loss.
⩥ Before notifying the healthcare provider of the data reported by the
dietician, what information is most important for the PN to obtain?
Answer: The client's calculated body mass index.
⩥ Which serum lab value reflects Mr. Ivy's altered nutrition? Answer:
Protein of 5.0 g/dL.
⩥ Which breakfast selection provides the most protein? Answer:
Scrambled eggs and sausage.
⩥ How should the PN respond? Answer: Provide applesauce since he
likes it, along with supplemental high-calorie snacks.
