HESI NUTRITION PRACTICE EXAM
QUESTIONS AND DETAILED ANSWERS.
EXPERT VERIFIED FOR GUARANTEED
PASS.
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
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, 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
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QUESTIONS AND DETAILED ANSWERS.
EXPERT VERIFIED FOR GUARANTEED
PASS.
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
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, 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
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