HOSA NUTRITION [2026] UPDATED ACTUAL Exam | Question and Answer | A+ ANSWER GUIDE

HOSA NUTRITION [2026] UPDATED ACTUAL Exam |
Question and Answer | A+ ANSWER GUIDE
• Oropharyngeal dysphagia may be characterized by all of the following except:
a. inability to initiate swallowing.
b. aspiration.
c. impaired peristalsis.
d. hoarse voice. . CORRECT ANSWER: c. impaired peristalsis


• People with _____ often complain of food "sticking" in the esophagus.
a. esophageal dysphagia
b. oropharyngeal dysphagia
c. dyspepsia
d. gastritis . CORRECT ANSWER: a. esophageal dysphagia


• All of the following are appropriate for a patient suffering from mouth dryness
except:
a. sauces.
b. potato chips.
c. gravies.
d. sugarless gum. . CORRECT ANSWER: b. potato chips


• Dysphagia can be caused by all of the following except:
a. Parkinson's disease.
b. diabetes.
c. esophageal cancer.
d. stroke. . CORRECT ANSWER: b. diabetes

,• Repeated bouts of pneumonia may be associated with:
a. dysphagia.
b. irritable bowel syndrome.
c. peptic ulcers.
d. diverticular disease. . CORRECT ANSWER: a. dysphagia


• All of the following foods may be indicated for individuals with dysphagia
except:
a. cream of wheat.
b. scrambled eggs.
c. brownies with nuts.
d. pureed chicken. . CORRECT ANSWER: b. scrambled eggs


• To improve a client's acceptance of pureed foods you would:
a. make them watery and thin.
b. serve brightly colored foods.
c. avoid the use of spices and seasonings.
d. avoid pureeing a patient's favorite foods. . CORRECT ANSWER: b. serve
brightly colored foods


• Which of the following foods would not be appropriate on a Level 1 diet for
dysphagia?
a. pudding
b. yogurt with fruit
c. baby cereal

,d. pureed sweet potatoes . CORRECT ANSWER: b. yogurt with fruit


• A condition in which a portion of the stomach protrudes above the diaphragm is:
a. hiatal hernia.
b. Barrett's esophagus.
c. gastritis.
d. gastric ulcer. . CORRECT ANSWER: a. hiatal hernia


• GERD often develops as a consequence of:
a. aging.
b. underweight.
c. H. pylori infection.
d. pregnancy. . CORRECT ANSWER: d. pregnancy


• The most effective medications for suppressing gastric acid secretion are:
a. H2 blockers.
b. proton-pump inhibitors.
c. antacids.
d. NSAIDs. . CORRECT ANSWER: b. proton-pump inhibitors


• An effective dietary strategy for the treatment of GERD is to:
a. avoid alcohol.
b. avoid gas-forming foods.
c. eat large food portions.
d. suck on a peppermint after a meal. . CORRECT ANSWER: a. avoid alcohol

, • Clients with reflux esophagitis should be instructed to:
a. eat small, frequent meals.
b. drink liquids with meals.
c. lie down after eating.
d. consume caffeine-containing foods and beverages. . CORRECT ANSWER: a.
eat small, frequent meals


• General discomfort in the upper abdominal area with complaints of stomach pain,
gnawing sensations, fullness, nausea, and bloating is descriptive of:
a. peptic ulcer disease.
b. dyspepsia.
c. hiatal hernia.
d. Sjögren's syndrome. . CORRECT ANSWER: b. dyspepsia


• Foods often associated with dyspepsia include all of the following except:
a. raw foods.
b. coffee.
c. spicy foods.
d. high-fat foods. . CORRECT ANSWER: a. raw foods


• Nutrition interventions to ease the symptoms of nausea include:
a. eating dry, starchy foods.
b. drinking warm beverages.
c. adding fat to foods.
d. eating raw vegetables. . CORRECT ANSWER: a. eating dry, starchy foods