HUN2000 Human Nutrition
Complete Mock Exam
Questions & Answers
2025
Question 1
1 out of 1 points
A client calls into the nurse help line asking questions about his new diagnosis of a peptic
ulcer. The client asks what might be possible causes of a peptic ulcer.
Selected
Answer: H-pylori and intake of NSAIDS
Correct
Answer: H-pylori and intake of
NSAIDS
Question 2
1 out of 1 points
A client is admitted with acute pancreatitis. What diet can the nurse expect to be initially
prescribed?
Selected
Answer: Nothing by mouth
Correct
Answer: Nothing by mouth
Question 3
1 out of 1 points
A client is admitted with urolithiasis (kidney stones). What prescription can the nurse expect
from the health care provider?
Selected
Answer: Intravenous
fluids
,Correct
Answer: Intravenous fluids
Question 4
client recently placed on lipid-lowering statins brings you her food log. Which of the following breakfasts
would indicate a need to re-educate her?
Selected
Answer: 1 cup grapefruit juice, 4 slices of bacon, coffee with milk
Correct
Answer: 1 cup grapefruit juice, 4 slices of bacon, coffee with milk
Question 5 1 out of 1 points
A client who has recently been placed on oral medication for his type 2 diabetes asks if he may
continue to drink alcohol with his friends on the weekends. What is the nurse’s best response?
Selected
Answer: Alcohol may increase the effect of your medication, so you need to drink
small amounts, and keep an eye on your blood sugar.
Correct
Answer: Alcohol may increase the effect of your medication, so you need to drink
small amounts, and keep an eye on your blood sugar.
Question 6
1 out of 1 points
A client with chronic kidney disease consumes an excessive amount of sodium. What symptoms
will this client likely exhibit?
Selected
Answer: edema and
hypertension
Correct
Answer: edema and
hypertension
Question 7
1 out of 1 points
At least twenty percent of women will experience a urinary tract infection (UTI) in their
lifetime. Regular consumption of which food may help prevent the occurrence of a UTI?
Selected
Answer: Cranberry
juice
Correct
Answer: Cranberry
juice
, Question 8
Carbohydrate counting is a useful tool in diabetes meal planning. How many grams of carbohydrate equals
one carbohydrate serving?
Selected Answer: 15
Correct Answer: 15
grams grams
Question 9 1 out of 1 points
Diet for a patient on kidney dialysis is a vital aspect of maintaining biochemical control. What is
one of the basic objectives in planning a diet for these patients?
Selected
Answer: Prevent dehydration and fluid overload
Correct
Answer: Prevent dehydration and fluid overload
Question 10 1 out of 1 points
During a client’s recent colonoscopy, the health care provider found “pockets” in the
colon and diagnosed diverticular disease. Based on the recent evidence, what dietary
advice does the nurse give to the client?
Selected
Answer: Increase the fiber in the diet
Correct
Answer: Increase the fiber in the diet
Question 11
1 out of 1 points
During an episode of acute exacerbation of inflammatory bowel disease, the client is unable to
tolerate oral intake. What would be an appropriate form of nutrition?
Selected
Answer: Enteral feedings or total parenteral nutrition
, Correct
Answer: Enteral feedings or total parenteral nutrition
Question 12
During your clinical rotation at the nursing home, your client is complaining of being constipated on a
regular basis. You discuss with your client how to prevent constipation. What would you advise your client
to avoid?
Selected
Answer: Frequent use of laxatives and enemas
Correct
Answer: Frequent use of laxatives and enemas
Question 13 1 out of 1 points
Flatulence is the condition of having excessive stomach or intestinal gas. Which foods are generally
responsible for excess gas production?
Selected
Answer: Carbohydrat es
Correct
Answer: Carbohydrat es
Question 14 1 out of 1 points
Food intolerance can represent another type of reaction to certain foods. Select the correct answer that
describes a common food intolerance listed below.
Selected
Answer: Inability to digest
lactose
Correct
Answer: Inability to digest
lactose
Question 15 1 out of 1 points
How many grams of carbohydrate are covered by one unit of short acting insulin?
Selected
Answer: 15 g
carbohydrate
Correct
Answer: 15 g
carbohydrate
Question 16 0 out of 1 points
How much monounsaturated fat intake is recommended by the therapeutic lifestyle changes
Complete Mock Exam
Questions & Answers
2025
Question 1
1 out of 1 points
A client calls into the nurse help line asking questions about his new diagnosis of a peptic
ulcer. The client asks what might be possible causes of a peptic ulcer.
Selected
Answer: H-pylori and intake of NSAIDS
Correct
Answer: H-pylori and intake of
NSAIDS
Question 2
1 out of 1 points
A client is admitted with acute pancreatitis. What diet can the nurse expect to be initially
prescribed?
Selected
Answer: Nothing by mouth
Correct
Answer: Nothing by mouth
Question 3
1 out of 1 points
A client is admitted with urolithiasis (kidney stones). What prescription can the nurse expect
from the health care provider?
Selected
Answer: Intravenous
fluids
,Correct
Answer: Intravenous fluids
Question 4
client recently placed on lipid-lowering statins brings you her food log. Which of the following breakfasts
would indicate a need to re-educate her?
Selected
Answer: 1 cup grapefruit juice, 4 slices of bacon, coffee with milk
Correct
Answer: 1 cup grapefruit juice, 4 slices of bacon, coffee with milk
Question 5 1 out of 1 points
A client who has recently been placed on oral medication for his type 2 diabetes asks if he may
continue to drink alcohol with his friends on the weekends. What is the nurse’s best response?
Selected
Answer: Alcohol may increase the effect of your medication, so you need to drink
small amounts, and keep an eye on your blood sugar.
Correct
Answer: Alcohol may increase the effect of your medication, so you need to drink
small amounts, and keep an eye on your blood sugar.
Question 6
1 out of 1 points
A client with chronic kidney disease consumes an excessive amount of sodium. What symptoms
will this client likely exhibit?
Selected
Answer: edema and
hypertension
Correct
Answer: edema and
hypertension
Question 7
1 out of 1 points
At least twenty percent of women will experience a urinary tract infection (UTI) in their
lifetime. Regular consumption of which food may help prevent the occurrence of a UTI?
Selected
Answer: Cranberry
juice
Correct
Answer: Cranberry
juice
, Question 8
Carbohydrate counting is a useful tool in diabetes meal planning. How many grams of carbohydrate equals
one carbohydrate serving?
Selected Answer: 15
Correct Answer: 15
grams grams
Question 9 1 out of 1 points
Diet for a patient on kidney dialysis is a vital aspect of maintaining biochemical control. What is
one of the basic objectives in planning a diet for these patients?
Selected
Answer: Prevent dehydration and fluid overload
Correct
Answer: Prevent dehydration and fluid overload
Question 10 1 out of 1 points
During a client’s recent colonoscopy, the health care provider found “pockets” in the
colon and diagnosed diverticular disease. Based on the recent evidence, what dietary
advice does the nurse give to the client?
Selected
Answer: Increase the fiber in the diet
Correct
Answer: Increase the fiber in the diet
Question 11
1 out of 1 points
During an episode of acute exacerbation of inflammatory bowel disease, the client is unable to
tolerate oral intake. What would be an appropriate form of nutrition?
Selected
Answer: Enteral feedings or total parenteral nutrition
, Correct
Answer: Enteral feedings or total parenteral nutrition
Question 12
During your clinical rotation at the nursing home, your client is complaining of being constipated on a
regular basis. You discuss with your client how to prevent constipation. What would you advise your client
to avoid?
Selected
Answer: Frequent use of laxatives and enemas
Correct
Answer: Frequent use of laxatives and enemas
Question 13 1 out of 1 points
Flatulence is the condition of having excessive stomach or intestinal gas. Which foods are generally
responsible for excess gas production?
Selected
Answer: Carbohydrat es
Correct
Answer: Carbohydrat es
Question 14 1 out of 1 points
Food intolerance can represent another type of reaction to certain foods. Select the correct answer that
describes a common food intolerance listed below.
Selected
Answer: Inability to digest
lactose
Correct
Answer: Inability to digest
lactose
Question 15 1 out of 1 points
How many grams of carbohydrate are covered by one unit of short acting insulin?
Selected
Answer: 15 g
carbohydrate
Correct
Answer: 15 g
carbohydrate
Question 16 0 out of 1 points
How much monounsaturated fat intake is recommended by the therapeutic lifestyle changes
