WGU D440 HESI Nutrition Objective Assessment Exam
(2026/2027) Actual Questions & Study Guide |
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150 QUESTIONS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
# TOPIC
1 Macronutrients
2 Micronutrients
3 Energy Balance
4 Lifespan Nutrition
5 Therapeutic Diets
6 Nutritional Assessment
7 Food Safety
8 Enteral & Parenteral Nutrition
9 Clinical Nutrition
10 Cultural & Psychosocial
,Q1
Which macronutrient is the primary source of energy for the body?
A) Protein
B) Carbohydrate CORRECT
C) Fat
D) Alcohol
Rationale
Carbohydrates are the body's preferred and most efficient energy source.
Q2
A client on a mechanical soft diet can have which of the following?
A) Raw carrots
B) Ground meat CORRECT
C) Nuts
D) Steak
Rationale
Mechanical soft diet includes ground or chopped meats, soft cooked vegetables.
Q3
Which vitamin is water-soluble and important for collagen synthesis?
A) Vitamin A
B) Vitamin C CORRECT
C) Vitamin D
D) Vitamin E
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,Rationale
Vitamin C is water-soluble and essential for collagen formation.
Q4
A client with hypocalcemia should increase intake of which food?
A) White bread
B) Yogurt CORRECT
C) Pasta
D) Apple
Rationale
Dairy products are rich in calcium.
Q5
Which food is the best source of heme iron?
A) Spinach
B) Lean beef CORRECT
C) Rice
D) Apple
Rationale
Heme iron from animal sources is best absorbed.
Q6
A client with hypernatremia should avoid which food?
A) Fresh fruit
B) Canned soup CORRECT
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, C) Steamed vegetables
D) Grilled chicken
Rationale
Canned soup is high in sodium.
Q7
Which statement about breastfeeding is correct?
A) It provides no immune benefits.
B) It provides passive immunity via IgA. CORRECT
C) It should be avoided for preterm infants.
D) It requires formula supplementation in all cases.
Rationale
Breast milk contains secretory IgA and other immune factors.
Q8
A client with liver failure should limit which nutrient?
A) Carbohydrate
B) Protein CORRECT
C) Fat
D) Fiber
Rationale
In hepatic encephalopathy, protein may be restricted to reduce ammonia.
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(2026/2027) Actual Questions & Study Guide |
Guarantee Pass
150 QUESTIONS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
# TOPIC
1 Macronutrients
2 Micronutrients
3 Energy Balance
4 Lifespan Nutrition
5 Therapeutic Diets
6 Nutritional Assessment
7 Food Safety
8 Enteral & Parenteral Nutrition
9 Clinical Nutrition
10 Cultural & Psychosocial
,Q1
Which macronutrient is the primary source of energy for the body?
A) Protein
B) Carbohydrate CORRECT
C) Fat
D) Alcohol
Rationale
Carbohydrates are the body's preferred and most efficient energy source.
Q2
A client on a mechanical soft diet can have which of the following?
A) Raw carrots
B) Ground meat CORRECT
C) Nuts
D) Steak
Rationale
Mechanical soft diet includes ground or chopped meats, soft cooked vegetables.
Q3
Which vitamin is water-soluble and important for collagen synthesis?
A) Vitamin A
B) Vitamin C CORRECT
C) Vitamin D
D) Vitamin E
2
,Rationale
Vitamin C is water-soluble and essential for collagen formation.
Q4
A client with hypocalcemia should increase intake of which food?
A) White bread
B) Yogurt CORRECT
C) Pasta
D) Apple
Rationale
Dairy products are rich in calcium.
Q5
Which food is the best source of heme iron?
A) Spinach
B) Lean beef CORRECT
C) Rice
D) Apple
Rationale
Heme iron from animal sources is best absorbed.
Q6
A client with hypernatremia should avoid which food?
A) Fresh fruit
B) Canned soup CORRECT
3
, C) Steamed vegetables
D) Grilled chicken
Rationale
Canned soup is high in sodium.
Q7
Which statement about breastfeeding is correct?
A) It provides no immune benefits.
B) It provides passive immunity via IgA. CORRECT
C) It should be avoided for preterm infants.
D) It requires formula supplementation in all cases.
Rationale
Breast milk contains secretory IgA and other immune factors.
Q8
A client with liver failure should limit which nutrient?
A) Carbohydrate
B) Protein CORRECT
C) Fat
D) Fiber
Rationale
In hepatic encephalopathy, protein may be restricted to reduce ammonia.
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