HESI PN NUTRITION PRACTICE EXAM WITH WELL DETAILED
QUESTION & ANSWERS PERFECTLY A+ GRADED WITH
RATIONALE
The practical nurse (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 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)? CORRECT
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.
CORRECT 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?
CORRECT 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? CORRECT 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? CORRECT 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.)
CORRECT 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?
CORRECT 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?
CORRECT 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? CORRECT ANSWER>>>>Fluids
should be limited to eight ounces with meals.
The practical nurse (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
QUESTION & ANSWERS PERFECTLY A+ GRADED WITH
RATIONALE
The practical nurse (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 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)? CORRECT
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.
CORRECT 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?
CORRECT 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? CORRECT 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? CORRECT 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.)
CORRECT 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?
CORRECT 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?
CORRECT 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? CORRECT ANSWER>>>>Fluids
should be limited to eight ounces with meals.
The practical nurse (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
