WGU HESI Nutrition - D440 (Victoria +
Kareem + Stephanie Study Guides)
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
Know blood tests test nutritional status: ... - CORRECT ANSWERS
✔✔BMI and albumin
PT who has issues swallowing (dysphagia) will always be the most
at risk for ... - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔nutrition deficiency.
Which patient would need more water? - CORRECT ANSWERS
✔✔(A. Breastfeeding)
know what diet for a pt who lost their dentures would be on -
CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔mechanical soft
Athletic patient complains with leg cramps due to low calcium,
offer... - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔broccoli, cheese.
Know nutrient dense foods. - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔???
Folic acid Is found in .... - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔yogurt.
,1 oz = ? mL - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔30 ml
1 cup = ? oz - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔8 oz
BMI Ranges: - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔18.5-24.9 = normal
25-29.9 = overweight
30 and over = obese
(these values were on test)
Fat = ? per gram
Carbs = ? per gram
Protein = ? per gram - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔9
4
4
Glomerulonephritis diet: caused by untreated strep (a kidney
disease) - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Fluid restriction
Sodium restriction (salty meats & processed foods)
Decrease Protein
Increase carbs (Carbs provide energy and stop the breakdown of
proteins)
,Renal Disease diet - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔fluid restriction, Low
sodium, Low protein, low potassium, high calcium
Urinary Tract infections (UTI) diet: - CORRECT ANSWERS
✔✔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
Heart Failure diet - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Fluid restriction
(spread out fluids during the day & suck on hard candy to decrease
thirst)
Decrease sodium, fat, & cholesterol
Heart Health Diet: - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Decrease in saturated
fats
Increase in Fiber
DASH Diet: aims to lower BP and LDL - CORRECT ANSWERS
✔✔Low sodium, low fat, high calcium, high potassium, high fiber
4-6 servings of fruits and veggies*
, Celiac Disease diet: - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔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
Stomatitis diet: Inflammation of the oral mucous lining of the mouth
- CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Soft and easy to eat foods, eat food at
room temp., high protein & calorie, avoid alcohol and spicy foods
Peritonitis diet: inflammation of the lining of stomach - CORRECT
ANSWERS ✔✔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
Cholecystitis diet: - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔low fat, high fiber and
protein and carbs
avoid gassy foods like broccoli.
Diverticulitis: - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔High fiber, no nuts/seeds
Kareem + Stephanie Study Guides)
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
Know blood tests test nutritional status: ... - CORRECT ANSWERS
✔✔BMI and albumin
PT who has issues swallowing (dysphagia) will always be the most
at risk for ... - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔nutrition deficiency.
Which patient would need more water? - CORRECT ANSWERS
✔✔(A. Breastfeeding)
know what diet for a pt who lost their dentures would be on -
CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔mechanical soft
Athletic patient complains with leg cramps due to low calcium,
offer... - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔broccoli, cheese.
Know nutrient dense foods. - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔???
Folic acid Is found in .... - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔yogurt.
,1 oz = ? mL - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔30 ml
1 cup = ? oz - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔8 oz
BMI Ranges: - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔18.5-24.9 = normal
25-29.9 = overweight
30 and over = obese
(these values were on test)
Fat = ? per gram
Carbs = ? per gram
Protein = ? per gram - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔9
4
4
Glomerulonephritis diet: caused by untreated strep (a kidney
disease) - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Fluid restriction
Sodium restriction (salty meats & processed foods)
Decrease Protein
Increase carbs (Carbs provide energy and stop the breakdown of
proteins)
,Renal Disease diet - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔fluid restriction, Low
sodium, Low protein, low potassium, high calcium
Urinary Tract infections (UTI) diet: - CORRECT ANSWERS
✔✔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
Heart Failure diet - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Fluid restriction
(spread out fluids during the day & suck on hard candy to decrease
thirst)
Decrease sodium, fat, & cholesterol
Heart Health Diet: - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Decrease in saturated
fats
Increase in Fiber
DASH Diet: aims to lower BP and LDL - CORRECT ANSWERS
✔✔Low sodium, low fat, high calcium, high potassium, high fiber
4-6 servings of fruits and veggies*
, Celiac Disease diet: - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔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
Stomatitis diet: Inflammation of the oral mucous lining of the mouth
- CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Soft and easy to eat foods, eat food at
room temp., high protein & calorie, avoid alcohol and spicy foods
Peritonitis diet: inflammation of the lining of stomach - CORRECT
ANSWERS ✔✔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
Cholecystitis diet: - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔low fat, high fiber and
protein and carbs
avoid gassy foods like broccoli.
Diverticulitis: - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔High fiber, no nuts/seeds
