HESI PN NUTRITION PRACTICE EXAM TEST
BANK 2026 UPDATED QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS GRADED A+
⩥ 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 groupthat contains zinc should be added to
the client's dietto 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.
BANK 2026 UPDATED QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS GRADED A+
⩥ 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 groupthat contains zinc should be added to
the client's dietto 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.
