HESI Nutrition Practice Exam, HESI
Nutrition, Nutrition Proctored,
Nutrition Hesi Prep, Nutrition Practice
Exam
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
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
,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
what instructions should the nurse include for psylium - ANSWER-take with 240mL and
follow with a second glass
Pt receiving TPN should be monitored for what metabolic chance - ANSWER-
hyperglycemia
seconday cirrhosis instruction do include in dietary teaching plan - ANSWER-restricted
sodium intake
instructions for diet info with simple goiter - what to eliminate? - ANSWER-turnips
Vit k Deficiency nurse intervention - ANSWER-monitor for signs of hematuria, melena,
ecchymosis
What should the RN teach about recommending client replace saturated fats and
healthier fats - ANSWER-lowers the amount of low density lipoprotein in the blood
value of a protein supplement after surgery - ANSWER-add'l protein promotes tissue
healing post-0p
Pernicious anmia assoc with what vitamin deficiency? - ANSWER-B12
What illness from bad can of beans - ANSWER-clostridium botulinum
Likelihood of aging and creating a byproduct that is not health - ANSWER-jar of peanut
butter
What statement indicates new mom needs more instruction for breastfeeding -
ANSWER-drink a glass of wine while breastfeeding to help milk let down
, PKU should eliminate - ANSWER-chicken and fish
low residue diet client should avoid - ANSWER-hard salami
stool guaiac test - what do you not eat 3 days before - ANSWER-raw broccoli
Mild hypertension diet recommendation? - ANSWER-decrease intake of canned foods
Foods to prevent osteoporosis - ANSWER-canned tuna
Client should limit what with cirrhosis - ANSWER-peanut butter
client choice that shows they understand low-fat, high fiber - ANSWER-vegetable soup,
carrots, legumes, celery, toasted oat bread, and an apple
foods to instruct chemo patient to eat - ANSWER-broccoli/cauliflower/boiled eggs
baked potatoes
pastas
What do you not feed a baby before 12 mo for fear of botulism - ANSWER-honey
what factor is most likely contributing to older client's malnutrition - ANSWER-loss of
teeth or poorly fitting dentures
which client will have the best response to a high protein diet? - ANSWER-client
recovering from illness/surgery
what outcome of diet therapy would the RN consider good response for HF client -
ANSWER-control fluid balance
nifedipine - what beverage to avoid - ANSWER-grapefruit juice
How any g/day should RN instruct pregnant woman to add to her diet? - ANSWER-pre-
pregnant weight divided by 2 = protein needs
most common problem in accuracy of client reporting daily food intake - ANSWER-
under reporting of food intake
Recommendation to obese adolescent - ANSWER-limit juices and soda drinks
which info should the RN use to assess a client's nutritional status before the procedure
- ANSWER-subjective global assessment
why is increasing magnesium important - ANSWER-enhances the synthesis of proteins,
nucleic acids, and fats
Nutrition, Nutrition Proctored,
Nutrition Hesi Prep, Nutrition Practice
Exam
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
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
,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
what instructions should the nurse include for psylium - ANSWER-take with 240mL and
follow with a second glass
Pt receiving TPN should be monitored for what metabolic chance - ANSWER-
hyperglycemia
seconday cirrhosis instruction do include in dietary teaching plan - ANSWER-restricted
sodium intake
instructions for diet info with simple goiter - what to eliminate? - ANSWER-turnips
Vit k Deficiency nurse intervention - ANSWER-monitor for signs of hematuria, melena,
ecchymosis
What should the RN teach about recommending client replace saturated fats and
healthier fats - ANSWER-lowers the amount of low density lipoprotein in the blood
value of a protein supplement after surgery - ANSWER-add'l protein promotes tissue
healing post-0p
Pernicious anmia assoc with what vitamin deficiency? - ANSWER-B12
What illness from bad can of beans - ANSWER-clostridium botulinum
Likelihood of aging and creating a byproduct that is not health - ANSWER-jar of peanut
butter
What statement indicates new mom needs more instruction for breastfeeding -
ANSWER-drink a glass of wine while breastfeeding to help milk let down
, PKU should eliminate - ANSWER-chicken and fish
low residue diet client should avoid - ANSWER-hard salami
stool guaiac test - what do you not eat 3 days before - ANSWER-raw broccoli
Mild hypertension diet recommendation? - ANSWER-decrease intake of canned foods
Foods to prevent osteoporosis - ANSWER-canned tuna
Client should limit what with cirrhosis - ANSWER-peanut butter
client choice that shows they understand low-fat, high fiber - ANSWER-vegetable soup,
carrots, legumes, celery, toasted oat bread, and an apple
foods to instruct chemo patient to eat - ANSWER-broccoli/cauliflower/boiled eggs
baked potatoes
pastas
What do you not feed a baby before 12 mo for fear of botulism - ANSWER-honey
what factor is most likely contributing to older client's malnutrition - ANSWER-loss of
teeth or poorly fitting dentures
which client will have the best response to a high protein diet? - ANSWER-client
recovering from illness/surgery
what outcome of diet therapy would the RN consider good response for HF client -
ANSWER-control fluid balance
nifedipine - what beverage to avoid - ANSWER-grapefruit juice
How any g/day should RN instruct pregnant woman to add to her diet? - ANSWER-pre-
pregnant weight divided by 2 = protein needs
most common problem in accuracy of client reporting daily food intake - ANSWER-
under reporting of food intake
Recommendation to obese adolescent - ANSWER-limit juices and soda drinks
which info should the RN use to assess a client's nutritional status before the procedure
- ANSWER-subjective global assessment
why is increasing magnesium important - ANSWER-enhances the synthesis of proteins,
nucleic acids, and fats
