HESI PN NUTRITION PRACTICE EXAM | QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS | EXPERT FOR GUARANTEED PASS| 100% CORRECT
The practical nrse (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 Correct answer- Portion-controlled, heart healthy diet selectiions
The practical nrse (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)? Correct answer-
Hemoglobin A1c.
The Practical nrse (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.
Correct answer- Cheese, eggs, and fish.
The home health practical nrse (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? Correct
answer- Meats and shellfish
The practical nrse (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? Correct answer- A client with bacterial pneumonia.
The practical nrse (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? Correct answer- Lamb chops with mint jelly.
The practical nrse (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.) Correct
answer- A. White rice with steamed vegetables.
B. Cottage cheese with sliced tomatoes.
A client who is lactose intolerant asks the practical nrse (PN) for suggestions about different
food sources that are enriched in calcium and vitamin D. Which foods should the PN suggest?
Correct answer- Fortified soy products.
The practical nrse (PN) is reviewing guidelines to manage stress incontinence with a female
client. Which dietary change should the PN emphasize that will benefit the client? Correct
answer- Avoid alcohol and caffeine.
The practical nrse (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? Correct answer- Fluids should be limited to eight
ounces with meals.
The practical nrse (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? Correct answer- Chicken noodle soup.
The practical nrse (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) Correct answer- A. Eat foods containing yogurt.
C. Drink a glass of buttermilk.
D. Eat sprigs of parsley.
The practical nrser (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? Correct answer- Vitamin K.
The practical nrse (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? Correct 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 nrse
include in the diet for this client based on his cultural group. Correct answer- Vegetables.
An elderly client is an assisted living community is refusing to eat during meal time. The
practical nrse (PN) discovers that the client has several mouth ulcers. What types of food should
the PN suggest to promote intake and healing of ulcers? Correct answer- Poached or scrambled
eggs
A client is admitted with right upper quadrant (RUQ) pain after eating. What should the practical
nrse ask the client about the meal's content that precipitated the pain? Correct answer- Saturated
fat content
The healthcare provider prescribes an oral glucose tolerance test (GTT) for a male client with
polyuria and polydypsia. The client is instructed to be NPO after midnight. What should the
client be advised to drink with his morning medications? Correct answer- Water without
flavorings.
The practical nrse (PN) is reviewing the diet with a client with acute cholecystitis. Which food
selection demonstrates to the PN that the client understands dietary recommendations? Correct
answer- Baked fish and tomatoes with lettuce.
ANSWERS | EXPERT FOR GUARANTEED PASS| 100% CORRECT
The practical nrse (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 Correct answer- Portion-controlled, heart healthy diet selectiions
The practical nrse (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)? Correct answer-
Hemoglobin A1c.
The Practical nrse (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.
Correct answer- Cheese, eggs, and fish.
The home health practical nrse (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? Correct
answer- Meats and shellfish
The practical nrse (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? Correct answer- A client with bacterial pneumonia.
The practical nrse (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? Correct answer- Lamb chops with mint jelly.
The practical nrse (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.) Correct
answer- A. White rice with steamed vegetables.
B. Cottage cheese with sliced tomatoes.
A client who is lactose intolerant asks the practical nrse (PN) for suggestions about different
food sources that are enriched in calcium and vitamin D. Which foods should the PN suggest?
Correct answer- Fortified soy products.
The practical nrse (PN) is reviewing guidelines to manage stress incontinence with a female
client. Which dietary change should the PN emphasize that will benefit the client? Correct
answer- Avoid alcohol and caffeine.
The practical nrse (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? Correct answer- Fluids should be limited to eight
ounces with meals.
The practical nrse (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? Correct answer- Chicken noodle soup.
The practical nrse (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) Correct answer- A. Eat foods containing yogurt.
C. Drink a glass of buttermilk.
D. Eat sprigs of parsley.
The practical nrser (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? Correct answer- Vitamin K.
The practical nrse (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? Correct 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 nrse
include in the diet for this client based on his cultural group. Correct answer- Vegetables.
An elderly client is an assisted living community is refusing to eat during meal time. The
practical nrse (PN) discovers that the client has several mouth ulcers. What types of food should
the PN suggest to promote intake and healing of ulcers? Correct answer- Poached or scrambled
eggs
A client is admitted with right upper quadrant (RUQ) pain after eating. What should the practical
nrse ask the client about the meal's content that precipitated the pain? Correct answer- Saturated
fat content
The healthcare provider prescribes an oral glucose tolerance test (GTT) for a male client with
polyuria and polydypsia. The client is instructed to be NPO after midnight. What should the
client be advised to drink with his morning medications? Correct answer- Water without
flavorings.
The practical nrse (PN) is reviewing the diet with a client with acute cholecystitis. Which food
selection demonstrates to the PN that the client understands dietary recommendations? Correct
answer- Baked fish and tomatoes with lettuce.
