HESI Nutrition Practice Exam, HESI
Nutrition, Nutrition Proctored, Nutrition
Hesi Prep, Nutrition Practice Exam
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? - ANS-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? - ANS-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? - ANS-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 - ANS-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? - ANS-A client with bacterial pneumonia
Orthodox Jewish client can have what? - ANS-lamb chops with mint jelly
Client's knowledge of low-sodium menu selections - ANS-White rice/steamed veggies and
cottage cheese/sliced tomatoes
Lactose intolerant client needs foods enriched with calcium and vit d - ANS-Fortified soy
products
Stress incontinence dietary change - ANS-avoid alcohol and caffeine
Instructions for client experiencing dumping syndrome - ANS-Fluids should be limited to eight oz
with meals
Recommended food for postoperative colectomy and colostomy - ANS-chicken noodle soup
reduce odor in colostomy - ANS-eat foods with yogurt
drunk buttermilk
eat parsley
,vitamin deficiency increases the susceptibility of bleeding - ANS-Vit K
continuous feeding through a NG tube - position to prevent aspiration? - ANS-Semi-Fowler's
What should the RN include in chinese woman's diet - ANS-vegetables
Foods for client who isn't eating because of mouth ulcers - ANS-poached or scrambled eggs
Meal of pt with RUQ pain should be assessed for - ANS-saturated fat content
How do you take medicine if youre NPO - ANS-take with water that is not flavored
acute cholectisis dietary recommedations - ANS-baked fish and tomatoes with lettuce
what instructions should the nurse include for psylium - ANS-take with 240mL and follow with a
second glass
Pt receiving TPN should be monitored for what metabolic chance - ANS-hyperglycemia
seconday cirrhosis instruction do include in dietary teaching plan - ANS-restricted sodium intake
instructions for diet info with simple goiter - what to eliminate? - ANS-turnips
Vit k Deficiency nurse intervention - ANS-monitor for signs of hematuria, melena, ecchymosis
What should the RN teach about recommending client replace saturated fats and healthier fats -
ANS-lowers the amount of low density lipoprotein in the blood
value of a protein supplement after surgery - ANS-add'l protein promotes tissue healing post-0p
Pernicious anmia assoc with what vitamin deficiency? - ANS-B12
What illness from bad can of beans - ANS-clostridium botulinum
Likelihood of aging and creating a byproduct that is not health - ANS-jar of peanut butter
What statement indicates new mom needs more instruction for breastfeeding - ANS-drink a
glass of wine while breastfeeding to help milk let down
PKU should eliminate - ANS-chicken and fish
low residue diet client should avoid - ANS-hard salami
stool guaiac test - what do you not eat 3 days before - ANS-raw broccoli
, Mild hypertension diet recommendation? - ANS-decrease intake of canned foods
Foods to prevent osteoporosis - ANS-canned tuna
Client should limit what with cirrhosis - ANS-peanut butter
client choice that shows they understand low-fat, high fiber - ANS-vegetable soup, carrots,
legumes, celery, toasted oat bread, and an apple
foods to instruct chemo patient to eat - ANS-broccoli/cauliflower/boiled eggs
baked potatoes
pastas
What do you not feed a baby before 12 mo for fear of botulism - ANS-honey
what factor is most likely contributing to older client's malnutrition - ANS-loss of teeth or poorly
fitting dentures
which client will have the best response to a high protein diet? - ANS-client recovering from
illness/surgery
what outcome of diet therapy would the RN consider good response for HF client - ANS-control
fluid balance
nifedipine - what beverage to avoid - ANS-grapefruit juice
How any g/day should RN instruct pregnant woman to add to her diet? - ANS-pre-pregnant
weight divided by 2 = protein needs
most common problem in accuracy of client reporting daily food intake - ANS-under reporting of
food intake
Recommendation to obese adolescent - ANS-limit juices and soda drinks
which info should the RN use to assess a client's nutritional status before the procedure -
ANS-subjective global assessment
why is increasing magnesium important - ANS-enhances the synthesis of proteins, nucleic
acids, and fats
Primipara from mexico should include what in her diet - ANS-red meats
leafy greens
fresh fruits
Nutrition, Nutrition Proctored, Nutrition
Hesi Prep, Nutrition Practice Exam
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? - ANS-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? - ANS-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? - ANS-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 - ANS-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? - ANS-A client with bacterial pneumonia
Orthodox Jewish client can have what? - ANS-lamb chops with mint jelly
Client's knowledge of low-sodium menu selections - ANS-White rice/steamed veggies and
cottage cheese/sliced tomatoes
Lactose intolerant client needs foods enriched with calcium and vit d - ANS-Fortified soy
products
Stress incontinence dietary change - ANS-avoid alcohol and caffeine
Instructions for client experiencing dumping syndrome - ANS-Fluids should be limited to eight oz
with meals
Recommended food for postoperative colectomy and colostomy - ANS-chicken noodle soup
reduce odor in colostomy - ANS-eat foods with yogurt
drunk buttermilk
eat parsley
,vitamin deficiency increases the susceptibility of bleeding - ANS-Vit K
continuous feeding through a NG tube - position to prevent aspiration? - ANS-Semi-Fowler's
What should the RN include in chinese woman's diet - ANS-vegetables
Foods for client who isn't eating because of mouth ulcers - ANS-poached or scrambled eggs
Meal of pt with RUQ pain should be assessed for - ANS-saturated fat content
How do you take medicine if youre NPO - ANS-take with water that is not flavored
acute cholectisis dietary recommedations - ANS-baked fish and tomatoes with lettuce
what instructions should the nurse include for psylium - ANS-take with 240mL and follow with a
second glass
Pt receiving TPN should be monitored for what metabolic chance - ANS-hyperglycemia
seconday cirrhosis instruction do include in dietary teaching plan - ANS-restricted sodium intake
instructions for diet info with simple goiter - what to eliminate? - ANS-turnips
Vit k Deficiency nurse intervention - ANS-monitor for signs of hematuria, melena, ecchymosis
What should the RN teach about recommending client replace saturated fats and healthier fats -
ANS-lowers the amount of low density lipoprotein in the blood
value of a protein supplement after surgery - ANS-add'l protein promotes tissue healing post-0p
Pernicious anmia assoc with what vitamin deficiency? - ANS-B12
What illness from bad can of beans - ANS-clostridium botulinum
Likelihood of aging and creating a byproduct that is not health - ANS-jar of peanut butter
What statement indicates new mom needs more instruction for breastfeeding - ANS-drink a
glass of wine while breastfeeding to help milk let down
PKU should eliminate - ANS-chicken and fish
low residue diet client should avoid - ANS-hard salami
stool guaiac test - what do you not eat 3 days before - ANS-raw broccoli
, Mild hypertension diet recommendation? - ANS-decrease intake of canned foods
Foods to prevent osteoporosis - ANS-canned tuna
Client should limit what with cirrhosis - ANS-peanut butter
client choice that shows they understand low-fat, high fiber - ANS-vegetable soup, carrots,
legumes, celery, toasted oat bread, and an apple
foods to instruct chemo patient to eat - ANS-broccoli/cauliflower/boiled eggs
baked potatoes
pastas
What do you not feed a baby before 12 mo for fear of botulism - ANS-honey
what factor is most likely contributing to older client's malnutrition - ANS-loss of teeth or poorly
fitting dentures
which client will have the best response to a high protein diet? - ANS-client recovering from
illness/surgery
what outcome of diet therapy would the RN consider good response for HF client - ANS-control
fluid balance
nifedipine - what beverage to avoid - ANS-grapefruit juice
How any g/day should RN instruct pregnant woman to add to her diet? - ANS-pre-pregnant
weight divided by 2 = protein needs
most common problem in accuracy of client reporting daily food intake - ANS-under reporting of
food intake
Recommendation to obese adolescent - ANS-limit juices and soda drinks
which info should the RN use to assess a client's nutritional status before the procedure -
ANS-subjective global assessment
why is increasing magnesium important - ANS-enhances the synthesis of proteins, nucleic
acids, and fats
Primipara from mexico should include what in her diet - ANS-red meats
leafy greens
fresh fruits
