WGU HESI Nutrition - D440 (Victoria + Kareem + Stephanie Study
Guides) | Exam Questions and Answers with Verified Solutions |
Latest 2026 Update
Q: Know blood tests test nutritional status: ...
Answer:
BMI and albumin
Q: PT who has issues swallowing (dysphagia) will always be the most at risk for
...
Answer:
nutrition deficiency.
Q: Which patient would need more water?
Answer:
(A. Breastfeeding)
Q: know what diet for a pt who lost their dentures would be on
Answer:
mechanical soft
Q: Athletic patient complains with leg cramps due to low calcium, offer...
Answer:
broccoli, cheese.
Q: Know nutrient dense foods.
Answer:
???
Q: Folic acid Is found in ....
Answer:
yogurt.
Q: 1 oz = ? mL
Answer:
30 ml
,Q: 1 cup = ? oz
Answer:
8 oz
Q: BMI Ranges:
Answer:
18.5-24.9 = normal 25-29.9 = overweight
30 and over = obese
(these values were on test)
Fat = ? per gram Carbs = ? per gram
Q: Protein = ? per gram
Answer:
94
Q: Glomerulonephritis diet: caused by untreated strep (a kidney disease)
Answer:
Fluid restriction Sodium restriction (salty meats & processed foods)
Decrease Protein
Increase carbs (Carbs provide energy and stop the breakdown of proteins)
Q: Renal Disease diet
Answer:
fluid restriction, Low sodium, Low protein, low potassium, high calcium
Q: Urinary Tract infections (UTI) diet:
Answer:
Cranberries, blueberries, raspberries, and other berries, probiotics (yogurt)
Avoid foods and drinks that cause bladder irritation, such as coffee, tea, soft
drinks, and chocolate, avoid smoking.
Diabetic needs to drink sugar-free cranberry juices
Q: Heart Failure diet
, Answer:
Fluid restriction (spread out fluids during the day & suck on hard candy to
decrease thirst)
Decrease sodium, fat, & cholesterol
Q: Heart Health Diet:
Answer:
Decrease in saturated fats Increase in Fiber
Q: DASH Diet: aims to lower BP and LDL
Answer:
Low sodium, low fat, high calcium, high potassium, high fiber 4-6 servings of
fruits and veggies*
Q: Celiac Disease diet:
Answer:
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
Q: Stomatitis diet: Inflammation of the oral mucous lining of the mouth
Answer:
Soft and easy to eat foods, eat food at room temp., high protein & calorie, avoid
alcohol and spicy foods
Q: Peritonitis diet: inflammation of the lining of stomach
Answer:
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
Q: Cholecystitis diet:
Guides) | Exam Questions and Answers with Verified Solutions |
Latest 2026 Update
Q: Know blood tests test nutritional status: ...
Answer:
BMI and albumin
Q: PT who has issues swallowing (dysphagia) will always be the most at risk for
...
Answer:
nutrition deficiency.
Q: Which patient would need more water?
Answer:
(A. Breastfeeding)
Q: know what diet for a pt who lost their dentures would be on
Answer:
mechanical soft
Q: Athletic patient complains with leg cramps due to low calcium, offer...
Answer:
broccoli, cheese.
Q: Know nutrient dense foods.
Answer:
???
Q: Folic acid Is found in ....
Answer:
yogurt.
Q: 1 oz = ? mL
Answer:
30 ml
,Q: 1 cup = ? oz
Answer:
8 oz
Q: BMI Ranges:
Answer:
18.5-24.9 = normal 25-29.9 = overweight
30 and over = obese
(these values were on test)
Fat = ? per gram Carbs = ? per gram
Q: Protein = ? per gram
Answer:
94
Q: Glomerulonephritis diet: caused by untreated strep (a kidney disease)
Answer:
Fluid restriction Sodium restriction (salty meats & processed foods)
Decrease Protein
Increase carbs (Carbs provide energy and stop the breakdown of proteins)
Q: Renal Disease diet
Answer:
fluid restriction, Low sodium, Low protein, low potassium, high calcium
Q: Urinary Tract infections (UTI) diet:
Answer:
Cranberries, blueberries, raspberries, and other berries, probiotics (yogurt)
Avoid foods and drinks that cause bladder irritation, such as coffee, tea, soft
drinks, and chocolate, avoid smoking.
Diabetic needs to drink sugar-free cranberry juices
Q: Heart Failure diet
, Answer:
Fluid restriction (spread out fluids during the day & suck on hard candy to
decrease thirst)
Decrease sodium, fat, & cholesterol
Q: Heart Health Diet:
Answer:
Decrease in saturated fats Increase in Fiber
Q: DASH Diet: aims to lower BP and LDL
Answer:
Low sodium, low fat, high calcium, high potassium, high fiber 4-6 servings of
fruits and veggies*
Q: Celiac Disease diet:
Answer:
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
Q: Stomatitis diet: Inflammation of the oral mucous lining of the mouth
Answer:
Soft and easy to eat foods, eat food at room temp., high protein & calorie, avoid
alcohol and spicy foods
Q: Peritonitis diet: inflammation of the lining of stomach
Answer:
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
Q: Cholecystitis diet:
