HESI PN NUTRITION PRACTICE EXAM 2026
FULL SOLUTION 100% CORRECT.
⫸ The practical nurse (PN) suspects that a male client is altering his
own diabetic journals to please his healthcare provider. Which
laboratory test should the PN review to evaluate the clients
compliance with self management for type 1 diabetes mellitus (DM)?
Answer: Hemoglobin A1c.
⫸ The Practical nurse (PN) is evaluating a client for an increased
need of B12 after undergoing a subtotal gastrectomy. Which foods
should the PN recommend that the client include in the diet. Answer:
Cheese, eggs, and fish.
⫸ The home health practical nurse (PN) is caring a client with a
stage III pressure ulcer. Which food groupthat contains zinc should be
added to the client's dietto aide in wound healing? Answer: Meats
and shellfish
⫸ The practical nurse (PN) receives four new admissions in an
assisted living community. After reviewing the clients' medical
histories, which client should the PN evaluate for a higher caloric
diet? Answer: A client with bacterial pneumonia.
⫸ The practical nurse (PN) is assisting and Orthodox Jewish client
who has dementia make weekly dinner choices in an assisted living
, community. Which main course selections should the PN suggest that
are suitable for a kosher diet? Answer: Lamb chops with mint jelly.
⫸ The practical nurse (PN) is evaluating the client's knowledge of
low-sodium menu selections. Which food items listed by the client
confirm appropriate choices? (select all that apply.) Answer: A. White
rice with steamed vegetables.
B. Cottage cheese with sliced tomatoes.
⫸ A client who is lactose intolerant asks the practical nurse (PN) for
suggestions about different food sources that are enriched in calcium
and vitamin D. Which foods should the PN suggest? Answer:
Fortified soy products.
⫸ The practical nurse (PN) is reviewing guidelines to manage stress
incontinence with a female client. Which dietary change should the
PN emphasize that will benefit the client? Answer: Avoid alcohol and
caffeine.
⫸ The practical nurse (PN) is reviewing the dietary
recommendations with the client who had a partial gastrectomy and
experienced dumping syndrome. Which statement by the client
indicates that the recommendations were understood? Answer: Fluids
should be limited to eight ounces with meals.
⫸ The practical nurse (PN) is reviewing a list of foods with the
family that are recommended for an older client who recently had a
total colectomy and colostomy. Which food item should the PN
FULL SOLUTION 100% CORRECT.
⫸ The practical nurse (PN) suspects that a male client is altering his
own diabetic journals to please his healthcare provider. Which
laboratory test should the PN review to evaluate the clients
compliance with self management for type 1 diabetes mellitus (DM)?
Answer: Hemoglobin A1c.
⫸ The Practical nurse (PN) is evaluating a client for an increased
need of B12 after undergoing a subtotal gastrectomy. Which foods
should the PN recommend that the client include in the diet. Answer:
Cheese, eggs, and fish.
⫸ The home health practical nurse (PN) is caring a client with a
stage III pressure ulcer. Which food groupthat contains zinc should be
added to the client's dietto aide in wound healing? Answer: Meats
and shellfish
⫸ The practical nurse (PN) receives four new admissions in an
assisted living community. After reviewing the clients' medical
histories, which client should the PN evaluate for a higher caloric
diet? Answer: A client with bacterial pneumonia.
⫸ The practical nurse (PN) is assisting and Orthodox Jewish client
who has dementia make weekly dinner choices in an assisted living
, community. Which main course selections should the PN suggest that
are suitable for a kosher diet? Answer: Lamb chops with mint jelly.
⫸ The practical nurse (PN) is evaluating the client's knowledge of
low-sodium menu selections. Which food items listed by the client
confirm appropriate choices? (select all that apply.) Answer: A. White
rice with steamed vegetables.
B. Cottage cheese with sliced tomatoes.
⫸ A client who is lactose intolerant asks the practical nurse (PN) for
suggestions about different food sources that are enriched in calcium
and vitamin D. Which foods should the PN suggest? Answer:
Fortified soy products.
⫸ The practical nurse (PN) is reviewing guidelines to manage stress
incontinence with a female client. Which dietary change should the
PN emphasize that will benefit the client? Answer: Avoid alcohol and
caffeine.
⫸ The practical nurse (PN) is reviewing the dietary
recommendations with the client who had a partial gastrectomy and
experienced dumping syndrome. Which statement by the client
indicates that the recommendations were understood? Answer: Fluids
should be limited to eight ounces with meals.
⫸ The practical nurse (PN) is reviewing a list of foods with the
family that are recommended for an older client who recently had a
total colectomy and colostomy. Which food item should the PN
