HESI NUTRITION PROCTORED PRACTICE EXAM WITH WELL
DETAILED QUESTION & ANSWERS PERFECTLY A+ GRADED
WITH RATIONALE
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? CORRECT
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? CORRECT 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? CORRECT ANSWER>>>>Cheese, eggs, fish
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 CORRECT
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? CORRECT ANSWER>>>>A client with bacterial
pneumonia
,Orthodox Jewish client can have what? CORRECT ANSWER>>>>lamb chops with mint
jelly
Client's knowledge of low-sodium menu selections CORRECT ANSWER>>>>White
rice/steamed veggies and cottage cheese/sliced tomatoes
Lactose intolerant client needs foods enriched with calcium and vit d CORRECT
ANSWER>>>>Fortified soy products
Stress incontinence dietary change CORRECT ANSWER>>>>avoid alcohol and caffeine
Instructions for client experiencing dumping syndrome CORRECT ANSWER>>>>Fluids
should be limited to eight oz with meals
Recommended food for postoperative colectomy and colostomy CORRECT
ANSWER>>>>chicken noodle soup
reduce odor in colostomy CORRECT ANSWER>>>>eat foods with yogurt
drunk buttermilk
eat parsley
vitamin deficiency increases the susceptibility of bleeding CORRECT ANSWER>>>>Vit K
,continuous feeding through a NG tube - position to prevent aspiration? CORRECT
ANSWER>>>>Semi-Fowler's
What should the RN include in chinese woman's diet CORRECT
ANSWER>>>>vegetables
Foods for client who isn't eating because of mouth ulcers CORRECT
ANSWER>>>>poached or scrambled eggs
Meal of pt with RUQ pain should be assessed for CORRECT ANSWER>>>>saturated fat
content
How do you take medicine if youre NPO CORRECT ANSWER>>>>take with water that
is not flavored
acute cholectisis dietary recommedations CORRECT ANSWER>>>>baked fish and
tomatoes with lettuce
what instructions should the nurse include for psylium CORRECT ANSWER>>>>take
with 240mL and follow with a second glass
Pt receiving TPN should be monitored for what metabolic chance CORRECT
ANSWER>>>>hyperglycemia
seconday cirrhosis instruction do include in dietary teaching plan CORRECT
ANSWER>>>>restricted sodium intake
, instructions for diet info with simple goiter - what to eliminate? CORRECT
ANSWER>>>>turnips
Vit k Deficiency nurse intervention CORRECT ANSWER>>>>monitor for signs of
hematuria, melena, ecchymosis
What should the RN teach about recommending client replace saturated fats and healthier fats
CORRECT ANSWER>>>>lowers the amount of low density lipoprotein in the blood
value of a protein supplement after surgery CORRECT ANSWER>>>>add'l protein
promotes tissue healing post-0p
Pernicious anmia assoc with what vitamin deficiency? CORRECT ANSWER>>>>B12
What illness from bad can of beans CORRECT ANSWER>>>>clostridium botulinum
Likelihood of aging and creating a byproduct that is not health CORRECT
ANSWER>>>>jar of peanut butter
What statement indicates new mom needs more instruction for breastfeeding CORRECT
ANSWER>>>>drink a glass of wine while breastfeeding to help milk let down
PKU should eliminate CORRECT ANSWER>>>>chicken and fish
DETAILED QUESTION & ANSWERS PERFECTLY A+ GRADED
WITH RATIONALE
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? CORRECT
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? CORRECT 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? CORRECT ANSWER>>>>Cheese, eggs, fish
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 CORRECT
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? CORRECT ANSWER>>>>A client with bacterial
pneumonia
,Orthodox Jewish client can have what? CORRECT ANSWER>>>>lamb chops with mint
jelly
Client's knowledge of low-sodium menu selections CORRECT ANSWER>>>>White
rice/steamed veggies and cottage cheese/sliced tomatoes
Lactose intolerant client needs foods enriched with calcium and vit d CORRECT
ANSWER>>>>Fortified soy products
Stress incontinence dietary change CORRECT ANSWER>>>>avoid alcohol and caffeine
Instructions for client experiencing dumping syndrome CORRECT ANSWER>>>>Fluids
should be limited to eight oz with meals
Recommended food for postoperative colectomy and colostomy CORRECT
ANSWER>>>>chicken noodle soup
reduce odor in colostomy CORRECT ANSWER>>>>eat foods with yogurt
drunk buttermilk
eat parsley
vitamin deficiency increases the susceptibility of bleeding CORRECT ANSWER>>>>Vit K
,continuous feeding through a NG tube - position to prevent aspiration? CORRECT
ANSWER>>>>Semi-Fowler's
What should the RN include in chinese woman's diet CORRECT
ANSWER>>>>vegetables
Foods for client who isn't eating because of mouth ulcers CORRECT
ANSWER>>>>poached or scrambled eggs
Meal of pt with RUQ pain should be assessed for CORRECT ANSWER>>>>saturated fat
content
How do you take medicine if youre NPO CORRECT ANSWER>>>>take with water that
is not flavored
acute cholectisis dietary recommedations CORRECT ANSWER>>>>baked fish and
tomatoes with lettuce
what instructions should the nurse include for psylium CORRECT ANSWER>>>>take
with 240mL and follow with a second glass
Pt receiving TPN should be monitored for what metabolic chance CORRECT
ANSWER>>>>hyperglycemia
seconday cirrhosis instruction do include in dietary teaching plan CORRECT
ANSWER>>>>restricted sodium intake
, instructions for diet info with simple goiter - what to eliminate? CORRECT
ANSWER>>>>turnips
Vit k Deficiency nurse intervention CORRECT ANSWER>>>>monitor for signs of
hematuria, melena, ecchymosis
What should the RN teach about recommending client replace saturated fats and healthier fats
CORRECT ANSWER>>>>lowers the amount of low density lipoprotein in the blood
value of a protein supplement after surgery CORRECT ANSWER>>>>add'l protein
promotes tissue healing post-0p
Pernicious anmia assoc with what vitamin deficiency? CORRECT ANSWER>>>>B12
What illness from bad can of beans CORRECT ANSWER>>>>clostridium botulinum
Likelihood of aging and creating a byproduct that is not health CORRECT
ANSWER>>>>jar of peanut butter
What statement indicates new mom needs more instruction for breastfeeding CORRECT
ANSWER>>>>drink a glass of wine while breastfeeding to help milk let down
PKU should eliminate CORRECT ANSWER>>>>chicken and fish
