HESI PN Nutrition Practice Exam Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified

HESI PN Nutrition Practice Exam
Questions and Answers | Latest
Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
A client with iron-deficiency anemia asks which food is highest in iron.

A. White bread


✔✔B. Lean red meat


C. Iceberg lettuce

D. Skim milk




A pregnant client asks which nutrient prevents neural tube defects.

A. Vitamin C


✔✔B. Folic acid


C. Vitamin D

D. Iron




Which snack is best for a client with hypoglycemia?

A. Plain popcorn


✔✔B. Orange juice


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,C. Celery sticks

D. Black coffee




A nurse teaches a client with osteoporosis about diet. Which food is best?

A. White rice


✔✔B. Low-fat yogurt


C. Soda

D. Potato chips




A client with kidney disease is placed on a low-protein diet. Which food should be avoided?

A. Applesauce


✔✔B. Grilled steak


C. Rice

D. Cucumbers




Which vitamin is essential for wound healing?

A. Vitamin K


✔✔B. Vitamin C


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, C. Vitamin A

D. Vitamin D




A client with celiac disease must avoid which food?

A. Corn tortillas


✔✔B. Wheat bread


C. Rice cakes

D. Fresh fruit




Which meal best supports a client with hypertension?

A. Ham sandwich with chips


✔✔B. Grilled salmon with steamed broccoli


C. Sausage and fries

D. Pepperoni pizza




Which food is richest in potassium?

A. White bread


✔✔B. Bananas


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