HESI PN Nutrition Practice Exam 2025
Questions And Correct Answers
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 - ANSWER>>Portion-controlled, heart healthy diet
selections
The practical nurse (PN) suspects that a male client is altering his own diabetic journals
to please his healthcare provider. Which laboratory test should the PN review to
evaluate the clients compliance with self management for type 1 diabetes mellitus
(DM)? - ANSWER>>Hemoglobin A1c.
The Practical nurse (PN) is evaluating a client for an increased need of B12 after
undergoing a subtotal gastrectomy. Which foods should the PN recommend that the
client include in the diet. - ANSWER>>Cheese, eggs, and fish.
The home health practical nurse (PN) is caring a client with a stage III pressure ulcer.
Which food group that contains zinc should be added to the client's diet aide in wound
healing? - ANSWER>>Meats and shellfish
The practical nurse (PN) receives four new admissions in an assisted living community.
After reviewing the clients' medical histories, which client should the PN evaluate for a
higher caloric diet? - ANSWER>>A client with bacterial pneumonia.
The practical nurse (PN) is assisting and Orthodox Jewish client who has dementia
make weekly dinner choices in an assisted living community. Which main course
selections should the PN suggest that are suitable for a kosher diet? -
ANSWER>>Lamb chops with mint jelly.
The practical nurse (PN) is evaluating the client's knowledge of low-sodium menu
selections. Which food items listed by the client confirm appropriate choices? (select all
that apply.) - ANSWER>>A. White rice with steamed vegetables. B. Cottage cheese
with sliced tomatoes.
A client who is lactose intolerant asks the practical nurse (PN) for suggestions about
different food sources that are enriched in calcium and vitamin D. Which foods should
the PN suggest? - ANSWER>>Fortified soy products.
The practical nurse (PN) is reviewing guidelines to manage stress incontinence with a
female client. Which dietary change should the PN emphasize that will benefit the
, client? - ANSWER>>Avoid alcohol and caffeine.
The practical nurse (PN) is reviewing the dietary recommendations with the client who
had a partial gastrectomy and experienced dumping syndrome. Which statement by the
client indicates that the recommendations were understood? - ANSWER>>Fluids
should be limited to eight ounces with meals.
The practical nurse (PN) is reviewing a list of foods with the family that are
recommended for an older client who recently had a total colectomy and colostomy.
Which food item should the PN discuss about including in the client's postoperative
diet? - ANSWER>>Chicken noodle soup.
The practical nurse (PN) interviews a client who had a total colectomy 2 weeks ago. The
client claims to be confident in the management of the new colostomy, but is having
problems managing the odor. What suggestions should the PN provide the client to help
decrease odor in the colostomy bag? (select all that apply) - ANSWER>>A. Eat foods
containing yogurt.
C. Drink a glass of buttermilk.
D. Eat sprigs of parsley.
The practical nurse(PN) reviews self-care with a male client who is newly diagnosed
with cirrhosis. Which vitamin deficit due to liver damage should the PN discuss with the
client that increases his susceptibility of bleeding? - ANSWER>>Vitamin K.
The practical nurse (PN) is caring for a client with continuous feeding through a
nasogastric (NG) tube at a continuous care rehabilitation community. Which position
should the PN place the client to prevent aspiration? - ANSWER>>Semi-Fowler's
A Chinese male client who moves into an assisted living communityis concerned that
the community will not be able to meet his dietary preferences. What should the
practical nurse include in the diet for this client based on his cultural group. -
ANSWER>>Vegetables.
An elderly client is an assisted living community is refusing to eat during meal time. The
practical nurse (PN) discovers that the client has several mouth ulcers. What types of
food should the PN suggest to promote intake and healing of ulcers? -
ANSWER>>Poached or scrambled eggs
A client is admitted with right upper quadrant (RUQ) pain after eating. What should the
practical nurse ask the client about the meal's content that precipitated the pain? -
ANSWER>>Saturated fat content
Questions And Correct Answers
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 - ANSWER>>Portion-controlled, heart healthy diet
selections
The practical nurse (PN) suspects that a male client is altering his own diabetic journals
to please his healthcare provider. Which laboratory test should the PN review to
evaluate the clients compliance with self management for type 1 diabetes mellitus
(DM)? - ANSWER>>Hemoglobin A1c.
The Practical nurse (PN) is evaluating a client for an increased need of B12 after
undergoing a subtotal gastrectomy. Which foods should the PN recommend that the
client include in the diet. - ANSWER>>Cheese, eggs, and fish.
The home health practical nurse (PN) is caring a client with a stage III pressure ulcer.
Which food group that contains zinc should be added to the client's diet aide in wound
healing? - ANSWER>>Meats and shellfish
The practical nurse (PN) receives four new admissions in an assisted living community.
After reviewing the clients' medical histories, which client should the PN evaluate for a
higher caloric diet? - ANSWER>>A client with bacterial pneumonia.
The practical nurse (PN) is assisting and Orthodox Jewish client who has dementia
make weekly dinner choices in an assisted living community. Which main course
selections should the PN suggest that are suitable for a kosher diet? -
ANSWER>>Lamb chops with mint jelly.
The practical nurse (PN) is evaluating the client's knowledge of low-sodium menu
selections. Which food items listed by the client confirm appropriate choices? (select all
that apply.) - ANSWER>>A. White rice with steamed vegetables. B. Cottage cheese
with sliced tomatoes.
A client who is lactose intolerant asks the practical nurse (PN) for suggestions about
different food sources that are enriched in calcium and vitamin D. Which foods should
the PN suggest? - ANSWER>>Fortified soy products.
The practical nurse (PN) is reviewing guidelines to manage stress incontinence with a
female client. Which dietary change should the PN emphasize that will benefit the
, client? - ANSWER>>Avoid alcohol and caffeine.
The practical nurse (PN) is reviewing the dietary recommendations with the client who
had a partial gastrectomy and experienced dumping syndrome. Which statement by the
client indicates that the recommendations were understood? - ANSWER>>Fluids
should be limited to eight ounces with meals.
The practical nurse (PN) is reviewing a list of foods with the family that are
recommended for an older client who recently had a total colectomy and colostomy.
Which food item should the PN discuss about including in the client's postoperative
diet? - ANSWER>>Chicken noodle soup.
The practical nurse (PN) interviews a client who had a total colectomy 2 weeks ago. The
client claims to be confident in the management of the new colostomy, but is having
problems managing the odor. What suggestions should the PN provide the client to help
decrease odor in the colostomy bag? (select all that apply) - ANSWER>>A. Eat foods
containing yogurt.
C. Drink a glass of buttermilk.
D. Eat sprigs of parsley.
The practical nurse(PN) reviews self-care with a male client who is newly diagnosed
with cirrhosis. Which vitamin deficit due to liver damage should the PN discuss with the
client that increases his susceptibility of bleeding? - ANSWER>>Vitamin K.
The practical nurse (PN) is caring for a client with continuous feeding through a
nasogastric (NG) tube at a continuous care rehabilitation community. Which position
should the PN place the client to prevent aspiration? - ANSWER>>Semi-Fowler's
A Chinese male client who moves into an assisted living communityis concerned that
the community will not be able to meet his dietary preferences. What should the
practical nurse include in the diet for this client based on his cultural group. -
ANSWER>>Vegetables.
An elderly client is an assisted living community is refusing to eat during meal time. The
practical nurse (PN) discovers that the client has several mouth ulcers. What types of
food should the PN suggest to promote intake and healing of ulcers? -
ANSWER>>Poached or scrambled eggs
A client is admitted with right upper quadrant (RUQ) pain after eating. What should the
practical nurse ask the client about the meal's content that precipitated the pain? -
ANSWER>>Saturated fat content
