WGU HESI NUTRITION D440 STUDY GUIDE AND EXAM REVIEW NOTES WITH DIETS, VITAMINS, NG
TUBES, TPN, AND NUTRITION THERAPY A+ VERIFIED LATEST VERSION
1. Know blood tests test nutritional status: ...: BMI and albumin
2. PT who has issues swallowing (dysphagia) will always be the most at risk for
...: nutrition deficiency.
3. Which patient would need more water?: (A. Breastfeeding)
4. know what diet for a pt who lost their dentures would be on: mechanical soft
5. Athletic patient complains with leg cramps due to low calcium, offer...: broccoli,
cheese.
6. Know nutrient dense foods.: ???
7. Folic acid Is found in ....: yogurt.
8. 1 oz = ? mL: 30 ml
9. 1 cup = ? oz: 8 oz
10. BMI Ranges:: 18.5-24.9 = normal
25-29.9 = overweight
30 and over = obese
(these values were on test)
11. Fat = ? per gram
Carbs = ? per gram
Protein = ? per gram: 9
4
4
12. Glomerulonephritis diet: caused by untreated strep (a kidney disease): Fluid
restriction
Sodium restriction (salty meats & processed foods)
Decrease Protein
Increase carbs (Carbs provide energy and stop the breakdown of proteins)
13. Renal Disease diet: fluid restriction, Low sodium, Low protein, low potassium, high calcium
14. Urinary Tract infections (UTI) diet:: Cranberries, blueberries, raspberries, and other berries,
probiotics (yogurt)
Avoid foods and drinks that cause bladder irritation, such as cottee, tea, soft drinks, and chocolate, avoid smoking.
Diabetic needs to drink sugar-free cranberry juices
, WGU HESI NUTRITION D440 STUDY GUIDE AND EXAM REVIEW NOTES WITH DIETS, VITAMINS, NG
TUBES, TPN, AND NUTRITION THERAPY A+ VERIFIED LATEST VERSION
15. Heart Failure diet: Fluid restriction (spread out fluids during the day & suck on hard candy to decrease
thirst)
Decrease sodium, fat, & cholesterol
16. Heart Health Diet:: Decrease in saturated fats
Increase in Fiber
17. DASH Diet: aims to lower BP and LDL: Low sodium, low fat, high calcium, high potassium, high
fiber
4-6 servings of fruits and veggies*
18. Celiac Disease diet:: Gluten free diet
No "BROW"
Barley Rye Oats Wheats
Ice cream, malted milk, prepared puddings, grains anything including made from wheat, rye, oats, or barley, such as
breads, rolls, cookies, cakes, crackers, cereal, spaghetti, macaroni noodles, beer, and ale, oatmeal
19. Stomatitis diet: Inflammation of the oral mucous lining of the mouth: Soft and
easy to eat foods, eat food at room temp., high protein & calorie, avoid alcohol and spicy foods
20. Peritonitis diet: inflammation of the lining of stomach: Eat foods high in B-vitamins
and calcium, such as almonds, beans, whole grains (if no allergy), dark leafy greens (spinach and kale), and sea
vegetables. Avoid refined foods, such as white breads, pastas, and especially sugar. Use healthy oils in foods, such as
olive oil or vegetable oil
21. Cholecystitis diet:: low fat, high fiber and protein and carbs
avoid gassy foods like broccoli.
22. Diverticulitis:: High fiber, no nuts/seeds
23. Hemorrhoids diet:: Increase fiber and increase fluid intake.
24. Diabetes diet:: Low carbs, low sugar, count carbs
What isn't a Refined sugar/carbs: avocado
25. Hyperthyroidism diet: High protein, High calorie, LOW FIBER
Low iodine: non-iodized salts, decatteinated cottee or tea, egg whites, fresh or canned fruit, unsalted nuts and
nut butters, homemade breads or breads made without salt, dairy, and eggs, popcorn with non-iodized salt, oats,
potatoes, honey, maple syrup, broccoli, brussels sprouts, cauliflower, collard greens, kale, mustard, rutabaga
26. Osteoporosis diet:: High calcium, high vitamin D
TUBES, TPN, AND NUTRITION THERAPY A+ VERIFIED LATEST VERSION
1. Know blood tests test nutritional status: ...: BMI and albumin
2. PT who has issues swallowing (dysphagia) will always be the most at risk for
...: nutrition deficiency.
3. Which patient would need more water?: (A. Breastfeeding)
4. know what diet for a pt who lost their dentures would be on: mechanical soft
5. Athletic patient complains with leg cramps due to low calcium, offer...: broccoli,
cheese.
6. Know nutrient dense foods.: ???
7. Folic acid Is found in ....: yogurt.
8. 1 oz = ? mL: 30 ml
9. 1 cup = ? oz: 8 oz
10. BMI Ranges:: 18.5-24.9 = normal
25-29.9 = overweight
30 and over = obese
(these values were on test)
11. Fat = ? per gram
Carbs = ? per gram
Protein = ? per gram: 9
4
4
12. Glomerulonephritis diet: caused by untreated strep (a kidney disease): Fluid
restriction
Sodium restriction (salty meats & processed foods)
Decrease Protein
Increase carbs (Carbs provide energy and stop the breakdown of proteins)
13. Renal Disease diet: fluid restriction, Low sodium, Low protein, low potassium, high calcium
14. Urinary Tract infections (UTI) diet:: Cranberries, blueberries, raspberries, and other berries,
probiotics (yogurt)
Avoid foods and drinks that cause bladder irritation, such as cottee, tea, soft drinks, and chocolate, avoid smoking.
Diabetic needs to drink sugar-free cranberry juices
, WGU HESI NUTRITION D440 STUDY GUIDE AND EXAM REVIEW NOTES WITH DIETS, VITAMINS, NG
TUBES, TPN, AND NUTRITION THERAPY A+ VERIFIED LATEST VERSION
15. Heart Failure diet: Fluid restriction (spread out fluids during the day & suck on hard candy to decrease
thirst)
Decrease sodium, fat, & cholesterol
16. Heart Health Diet:: Decrease in saturated fats
Increase in Fiber
17. DASH Diet: aims to lower BP and LDL: Low sodium, low fat, high calcium, high potassium, high
fiber
4-6 servings of fruits and veggies*
18. Celiac Disease diet:: Gluten free diet
No "BROW"
Barley Rye Oats Wheats
Ice cream, malted milk, prepared puddings, grains anything including made from wheat, rye, oats, or barley, such as
breads, rolls, cookies, cakes, crackers, cereal, spaghetti, macaroni noodles, beer, and ale, oatmeal
19. Stomatitis diet: Inflammation of the oral mucous lining of the mouth: Soft and
easy to eat foods, eat food at room temp., high protein & calorie, avoid alcohol and spicy foods
20. Peritonitis diet: inflammation of the lining of stomach: Eat foods high in B-vitamins
and calcium, such as almonds, beans, whole grains (if no allergy), dark leafy greens (spinach and kale), and sea
vegetables. Avoid refined foods, such as white breads, pastas, and especially sugar. Use healthy oils in foods, such as
olive oil or vegetable oil
21. Cholecystitis diet:: low fat, high fiber and protein and carbs
avoid gassy foods like broccoli.
22. Diverticulitis:: High fiber, no nuts/seeds
23. Hemorrhoids diet:: Increase fiber and increase fluid intake.
24. Diabetes diet:: Low carbs, low sugar, count carbs
What isn't a Refined sugar/carbs: avocado
25. Hyperthyroidism diet: High protein, High calorie, LOW FIBER
Low iodine: non-iodized salts, decatteinated cottee or tea, egg whites, fresh or canned fruit, unsalted nuts and
nut butters, homemade breads or breads made without salt, dairy, and eggs, popcorn with non-iodized salt, oats,
potatoes, honey, maple syrup, broccoli, brussels sprouts, cauliflower, collard greens, kale, mustard, rutabaga
26. Osteoporosis diet:: High calcium, high vitamin D
