HESI PN NUTRITION PRACTICE EXAM
WITH VALIDATED QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS(LATEST RELEASED).
The practical nurse (PN) is caring for a client who was recently diagnosed
with type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM). What information is most important for
the PN to reinforce with the client about life-style changes - CORRECT
ANSWER -Portion-controlled, heart healthy diet selectiions
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 reinforcing dietary instructions to the parents of
a 6-month-old baby boy diagnosed with phenylketonuria (PKU). Which
foods should the PN direct the parents to eliminate in the infant's diet? -
CORRECT ANSWER -Chicken and fish.
The practical nurse (PN) is reinforcing teaching to a client who is on a low
residue diet. Which foods should the PN recommend that the client avoid? -
CORRECT ANSWER -Hard salami
, The practical nurse (PN) is preparing a client about a stool guaiac test.
Which food should the PN tell the client to avoid 3 days prior to collecting
the specimen for this test? - CORRECT ANSWER -Raw broccoli
The practical nurse (PN) is discussing nutritional options with a female
client who has mild hypertension. Which information should the PN
recommend the client change in their daily diet? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Decrease intake of canned foods.
The practical nurse (PN) stresses to a female client the importance of
osteoporosis prevention. Which foods should the PN recommend the client
to include in her diet. - CORRECT ANSWER -Canned tuna.
The practical nurse (PN) is caring for a client who was recently diagnosed
with cirrhosis of the liver. Which foods should be limited in the client's
diet? - CORRECT ANSWER -Peanut butter.
The practical nurse (PN) is assisting a client with meal selections while in
the hospital after a myocardial infarction (MI). Which client choices
indicate to the PN that the client understands a prescribed low-fat, high
fiber diet? - CORRECT ANSWER -Vegetable soup, carrots, legumes, celery,
toasted oat bread, and an apple.
Which foods should the practical nurse (PN) recommend for a client who is
receiving chemotherapy? (select all that apply.) - CORRECT ANSWER -A.
Cooked broccoli, cauliflower and boiled eggs.
C. Baked potatoes.
E. Pastas.
WITH VALIDATED QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS(LATEST RELEASED).
The practical nurse (PN) is caring for a client who was recently diagnosed
with type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM). What information is most important for
the PN to reinforce with the client about life-style changes - CORRECT
ANSWER -Portion-controlled, heart healthy diet selectiions
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 reinforcing dietary instructions to the parents of
a 6-month-old baby boy diagnosed with phenylketonuria (PKU). Which
foods should the PN direct the parents to eliminate in the infant's diet? -
CORRECT ANSWER -Chicken and fish.
The practical nurse (PN) is reinforcing teaching to a client who is on a low
residue diet. Which foods should the PN recommend that the client avoid? -
CORRECT ANSWER -Hard salami
, The practical nurse (PN) is preparing a client about a stool guaiac test.
Which food should the PN tell the client to avoid 3 days prior to collecting
the specimen for this test? - CORRECT ANSWER -Raw broccoli
The practical nurse (PN) is discussing nutritional options with a female
client who has mild hypertension. Which information should the PN
recommend the client change in their daily diet? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Decrease intake of canned foods.
The practical nurse (PN) stresses to a female client the importance of
osteoporosis prevention. Which foods should the PN recommend the client
to include in her diet. - CORRECT ANSWER -Canned tuna.
The practical nurse (PN) is caring for a client who was recently diagnosed
with cirrhosis of the liver. Which foods should be limited in the client's
diet? - CORRECT ANSWER -Peanut butter.
The practical nurse (PN) is assisting a client with meal selections while in
the hospital after a myocardial infarction (MI). Which client choices
indicate to the PN that the client understands a prescribed low-fat, high
fiber diet? - CORRECT ANSWER -Vegetable soup, carrots, legumes, celery,
toasted oat bread, and an apple.
Which foods should the practical nurse (PN) recommend for a client who is
receiving chemotherapy? (select all that apply.) - CORRECT ANSWER -A.
Cooked broccoli, cauliflower and boiled eggs.
C. Baked potatoes.
E. Pastas.
