FUNDAMENTALS EVOLVE HESI
2025/2026 EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS | 100% PASS
The home health practical cure (PN) is caring for a client with a stage III pressure
ulcer. Which food group that contains zinc should be added to the client's diet to
aide in wound healing?
a. cheese and eggs
b. green apples and berries
c. meats and shellfish
d. complex carbohydrates - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔c. meats and shellfish
The practical nurse (PN) is caring for an older adult with malnutrition. What factor
is most likely contributing to this older client's nutritional status?
a. increased need for vitamins and minerals
,b. loss of teeth or poorly fitting dentures
c. a decline in kidney function
d. snacks eaten ask day without a complete meal - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔b. loss of teeth
or poorly fitting dentures
The practical nurse reviews the clients medical record that indicates the client has
pernicious anemia. Which vitamin deficit is associated with this type of anemia?
a. vit D
b. vit B6
c. vit B12
d. vit C - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔c. vit B12
pernicious anemia - inability to absorb vit B12 due to a deficit in hydrochloric acid
An elderly client in an assisted living community is refusing treat during meal
time. The practical nurse (PN) discovers the the client has several mouth ulcers.
What type of food should the PN suggest to promote intake and healing ulcers?
a. poached eggs or scrambled eggs
b. hot sauce and broths
, c. peanut butter crackers
d. ice cream or milk shakes - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔a. poached eggs or scrambled eggs
bland or soft food with a significant amount of protein content is best
The practical nurse (PN) reviews self-care with a male client who is newly
diagnosed with cirrhosis. Which vitamin deficit due to the liver damage should the
PN discuss with the client that increases his susceptibility of bleeding?
a. vit K
b. vit C
c. vit E
d. vit B - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔a. vit K
clients with cirrhosis have a decrease in bile production which is necessary for fat
emulsification and absorption of fat-soluble vitamin K and a deficit in vitamin K
puts the client at risk for bleeding due to a decrease in hepatic synthesis of clotting
factors, such as prothrombin
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2025/2026 EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS | 100% PASS
The home health practical cure (PN) is caring for a client with a stage III pressure
ulcer. Which food group that contains zinc should be added to the client's diet to
aide in wound healing?
a. cheese and eggs
b. green apples and berries
c. meats and shellfish
d. complex carbohydrates - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔c. meats and shellfish
The practical nurse (PN) is caring for an older adult with malnutrition. What factor
is most likely contributing to this older client's nutritional status?
a. increased need for vitamins and minerals
,b. loss of teeth or poorly fitting dentures
c. a decline in kidney function
d. snacks eaten ask day without a complete meal - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔b. loss of teeth
or poorly fitting dentures
The practical nurse reviews the clients medical record that indicates the client has
pernicious anemia. Which vitamin deficit is associated with this type of anemia?
a. vit D
b. vit B6
c. vit B12
d. vit C - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔c. vit B12
pernicious anemia - inability to absorb vit B12 due to a deficit in hydrochloric acid
An elderly client in an assisted living community is refusing treat during meal
time. The practical nurse (PN) discovers the the client has several mouth ulcers.
What type of food should the PN suggest to promote intake and healing ulcers?
a. poached eggs or scrambled eggs
b. hot sauce and broths
, c. peanut butter crackers
d. ice cream or milk shakes - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔a. poached eggs or scrambled eggs
bland or soft food with a significant amount of protein content is best
The practical nurse (PN) reviews self-care with a male client who is newly
diagnosed with cirrhosis. Which vitamin deficit due to the liver damage should the
PN discuss with the client that increases his susceptibility of bleeding?
a. vit K
b. vit C
c. vit E
d. vit B - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔a. vit K
clients with cirrhosis have a decrease in bile production which is necessary for fat
emulsification and absorption of fat-soluble vitamin K and a deficit in vitamin K
puts the client at risk for bleeding due to a decrease in hepatic synthesis of clotting
factors, such as prothrombin
3
COPYRIGHT©JOSHCLAY 2025/2026. YEAR PUBLISHED 2025. COMPANY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 619652435. TERMS OF USE. PRIVACY
STATEMENT. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
