HESI NUTRITION PRACTICE EXAM
QUESTION AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES RATED A
GRADE.
The RN is caring for a client who was recently diagnosed iwth type 2 DM. What
information is most important for the RN to teach the client about life-style changes? -
ANSWER-Portion-controlled, heart healthy diet selections
The RN suspects that a female client is altering her own diabetic journals. Which lab
test should the RN review? - ANSWER-Hemoglobin A1C
The RN is assessing the client regarding the need to increase vitamin B12. Which foods
should the RN instruct the client to include? - ANSWER-Cheese, eggs, fish
The home health RN is caring for a client with a stage III pressure ulcer. The RN
recognizes which food group that contains zinc should be added to the client's diet -
ANSWER-Meats and shellfish
The RN receives four new admissions in an assisted living community. Which client
should the RN assess for a higher caloric diet? - ANSWER-A client with bacterial
pneumonia
Orthodox Jewish client can have what? - ANSWER-lamb chops with mint jelly
Client's knowledge of low-sodium menu selections - ANSWER-White rice/steamed
veggies and cottage cheese/sliced tomatoes
Lactose intolerant client needs foods enriched with calcium and vit d - ANSWER-
Fortified soy products
, Stress incontinence dietary change - ANSWER-avoid alcohol and caffeine
Instructions for client experiencing dumping syndrome - ANSWER-Fluids should be
limited to eight oz with meals
Recommended food for postoperative colectomy and colostomy - ANSWER-chicken
noodle soup
reduce odor in colostomy - ANSWER-eat foods with yogurt
drunk buttermilk
eat parsley
vitamin deficiency increases the susceptibility of bleeding - ANSWER-Vit K
continuous feeding through a NG tube - position to prevent aspiration? - ANSWER-
Semi-Fowler's
What should the RN include in chinese woman's diet - ANSWER-vegetables
Foods for client who isn't eating because of mouth ulcers - ANSWER-poached or
scrambled eggs
Meal of pt with RUQ pain should be assessed for - ANSWER-saturated fat content
How do you take medicine if youre NPO - ANSWER-take with water that is not flavored
acute cholectisis dietary recommedations - ANSWER-baked fish and tomatoes with
lettuce
QUESTION AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES RATED A
GRADE.
The RN is caring for a client who was recently diagnosed iwth type 2 DM. What
information is most important for the RN to teach the client about life-style changes? -
ANSWER-Portion-controlled, heart healthy diet selections
The RN suspects that a female client is altering her own diabetic journals. Which lab
test should the RN review? - ANSWER-Hemoglobin A1C
The RN is assessing the client regarding the need to increase vitamin B12. Which foods
should the RN instruct the client to include? - ANSWER-Cheese, eggs, fish
The home health RN is caring for a client with a stage III pressure ulcer. The RN
recognizes which food group that contains zinc should be added to the client's diet -
ANSWER-Meats and shellfish
The RN receives four new admissions in an assisted living community. Which client
should the RN assess for a higher caloric diet? - ANSWER-A client with bacterial
pneumonia
Orthodox Jewish client can have what? - ANSWER-lamb chops with mint jelly
Client's knowledge of low-sodium menu selections - ANSWER-White rice/steamed
veggies and cottage cheese/sliced tomatoes
Lactose intolerant client needs foods enriched with calcium and vit d - ANSWER-
Fortified soy products
, Stress incontinence dietary change - ANSWER-avoid alcohol and caffeine
Instructions for client experiencing dumping syndrome - ANSWER-Fluids should be
limited to eight oz with meals
Recommended food for postoperative colectomy and colostomy - ANSWER-chicken
noodle soup
reduce odor in colostomy - ANSWER-eat foods with yogurt
drunk buttermilk
eat parsley
vitamin deficiency increases the susceptibility of bleeding - ANSWER-Vit K
continuous feeding through a NG tube - position to prevent aspiration? - ANSWER-
Semi-Fowler's
What should the RN include in chinese woman's diet - ANSWER-vegetables
Foods for client who isn't eating because of mouth ulcers - ANSWER-poached or
scrambled eggs
Meal of pt with RUQ pain should be assessed for - ANSWER-saturated fat content
How do you take medicine if youre NPO - ANSWER-take with water that is not flavored
acute cholectisis dietary recommedations - ANSWER-baked fish and tomatoes with
lettuce
