HESI PN NUTRITION PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2025/2026 A COMPLETE SOLUTION ALL ANSWERS
100% CORRECT VERIFIED BEST GRADED A+ FOR SUCCESS
The healthcare provider prescribes a protein supplement for an older client who is recovering
after surgery. What information should the practical nurse provide the family about the value
of the supplement? - CORRECT ANSWERS Additional protein promotes tissue healing
postoperatively.
The practical nurse reviews the client's medical record that indicates the client has pernicious
anemia. Which vitamin deficit is associated with this type of anemia? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Vitamin B12
A client who arrives at the urgent care clinic reporting diarrhea, fever, abdominal pain and
nausea and tells the practical nurse (PN) the symptoms began after eating a can of beans. What
is the likely cause of this type of foodborne illness? - CORRECT ANSWERS Clostridium
botulinum.
The practical nurse (PN) is visiting a client at home who asks if commercially prepared food
products can age or spoil. Which foods should the PN explain have the likelihood of aging and
creating a byprodcut that is not healthy? - CORRECT ANSWERS Jar of peanut butter.
The practical nurse (PN) is discharging a new mother from the postpartum unit. Which
statement made by the client during discharge indicates that the new mother needs
reinforcement of the breastfeeding instructions? - CORRECT ANSWERS Drink one glass
of wine while breast feeding to help with milk "let down."
The practical nurse (PN) is reinforcing dietary instructions to the parents of a 6-month-old baby
boy diagnosed with phenylketonuria (PKU). Which foods should the PN direct the parents to
eliminate in the infant's diet? - CORRECT ANSWERS Chicken and fish.
The practical nurse (PN) is reinforcing teaching to a client who is on a low residue diet. Which
foods should the PN recommend that the client avoid? - CORRECT ANSWERS Hard
salami
, HESI PN NUTRITION PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2025/2026 A COMPLETE SOLUTION ALL ANSWERS
100% CORRECT VERIFIED BEST GRADED A+ FOR SUCCESS
The practical nurse (PN) is preparing a client about a stool guaiac test. Which food should the
PN tell the client to avoid 3 days prior to collecting the specimen for this test? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Raw broccoli
The practical nurse (PN) is discussing nutritional options with a female client who has mild
hypertension. Which information should the PN recommend the client change in their daily
diet? - CORRECT ANSWERS Decrease intake of canned foods.
The practical nurse (PN) stresses to a female client the importance of osteoporosis prevention.
Which foods should the PN recommend the client to include in her diet. - CORRECT
ANSWERS Canned tuna.
The practical nurse (PN) is caring for a client who was recently diagnosed with cirrhosis of the
liver. Which foods should be limited in the client's diet? - CORRECT ANSWERS Peanut
butter.
The practical nurse (PN) is assisting a client with meal selections while in the hospital after a
myocardial infarction (MI). Which client choices indicate to the PN that the client understands a
prescribed low-fat, high fiber diet? - CORRECT ANSWERS Vegetable soup, carrots,
legumes, celery, toasted oat bread, and an apple.
Which foods should the practical nurse (PN) recommend for a client who is receiving
chemotherapy? (select all that apply.) - CORRECT ANSWERS A. Cooked broccoli,
cauliflower and boiled eggs.
C. Baked potatoes.
E. Pastas.
ANSWERS 2025/2026 A COMPLETE SOLUTION ALL ANSWERS
100% CORRECT VERIFIED BEST GRADED A+ FOR SUCCESS
The healthcare provider prescribes a protein supplement for an older client who is recovering
after surgery. What information should the practical nurse provide the family about the value
of the supplement? - CORRECT ANSWERS Additional protein promotes tissue healing
postoperatively.
The practical nurse reviews the client's medical record that indicates the client has pernicious
anemia. Which vitamin deficit is associated with this type of anemia? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Vitamin B12
A client who arrives at the urgent care clinic reporting diarrhea, fever, abdominal pain and
nausea and tells the practical nurse (PN) the symptoms began after eating a can of beans. What
is the likely cause of this type of foodborne illness? - CORRECT ANSWERS Clostridium
botulinum.
The practical nurse (PN) is visiting a client at home who asks if commercially prepared food
products can age or spoil. Which foods should the PN explain have the likelihood of aging and
creating a byprodcut that is not healthy? - CORRECT ANSWERS Jar of peanut butter.
The practical nurse (PN) is discharging a new mother from the postpartum unit. Which
statement made by the client during discharge indicates that the new mother needs
reinforcement of the breastfeeding instructions? - CORRECT ANSWERS Drink one glass
of wine while breast feeding to help with milk "let down."
The practical nurse (PN) is reinforcing dietary instructions to the parents of a 6-month-old baby
boy diagnosed with phenylketonuria (PKU). Which foods should the PN direct the parents to
eliminate in the infant's diet? - CORRECT ANSWERS Chicken and fish.
The practical nurse (PN) is reinforcing teaching to a client who is on a low residue diet. Which
foods should the PN recommend that the client avoid? - CORRECT ANSWERS Hard
salami
, HESI PN NUTRITION PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2025/2026 A COMPLETE SOLUTION ALL ANSWERS
100% CORRECT VERIFIED BEST GRADED A+ FOR SUCCESS
The practical nurse (PN) is preparing a client about a stool guaiac test. Which food should the
PN tell the client to avoid 3 days prior to collecting the specimen for this test? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Raw broccoli
The practical nurse (PN) is discussing nutritional options with a female client who has mild
hypertension. Which information should the PN recommend the client change in their daily
diet? - CORRECT ANSWERS Decrease intake of canned foods.
The practical nurse (PN) stresses to a female client the importance of osteoporosis prevention.
Which foods should the PN recommend the client to include in her diet. - CORRECT
ANSWERS Canned tuna.
The practical nurse (PN) is caring for a client who was recently diagnosed with cirrhosis of the
liver. Which foods should be limited in the client's diet? - CORRECT ANSWERS Peanut
butter.
The practical nurse (PN) is assisting a client with meal selections while in the hospital after a
myocardial infarction (MI). Which client choices indicate to the PN that the client understands a
prescribed low-fat, high fiber diet? - CORRECT ANSWERS Vegetable soup, carrots,
legumes, celery, toasted oat bread, and an apple.
Which foods should the practical nurse (PN) recommend for a client who is receiving
chemotherapy? (select all that apply.) - CORRECT ANSWERS A. Cooked broccoli,
cauliflower and boiled eggs.
C. Baked potatoes.
E. Pastas.
