HESI PEDIATRIC NUTRITION EXAM NEWEST
2026 QUESTIONS and CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+
The RN is caring for a client who was recently diagnosed with type 2 DM. What
information is most important for the RN to teach the client about life-style
changes? - CORRECT ANSWER-Portion-controlled, heart healthy diet selections
The RN suspects that a female client is altering her own diabetic journals. Which
lab test should the RN review? - CORRECT ANSWER-Hemoglobin A1C
The RN is assessing the client regarding the need to increase vitamin B12. Which
foods should the RN instruct the client to include? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Cheese, eggs, fish
The home health RN is caring for a client with a stage III pressure ulcer. The RN
recognizes which food group that contains zinc should be added to the client's
diet - CORRECT ANSWER-Meats and shellfish
,The RN receives four new admissions in an assisted living community. Which
client should the RN assess for a higher caloric diet? - CORRECT ANSWER-A
client with bacterial pneumonia
How any g/day should RN instruct pregnant woman to add to her diet? -
CORRECT ANSWER-pre-pregnant weight divided by 2 = protein needs
most common problem in accuracy of client reporting daily food intake -
CORRECT ANSWER-under reporting of food intake
Recommendation to obese adolescent - CORRECT ANSWER-limit juices and
soda drinks
which info should the RN use to assess a client's nutritional status before the
procedure - CORRECT ANSWER-subjective global assessment
Orthodox Jewish client can have what? - CORRECT ANSWER-kosher(fit) diet
lamb chops with mint jelly
Client's knowledge of low-sodium menu selections - CORRECT ANSWER-White
rice/steamed veggies and cottage cheese/sliced tomatoes
, Lactose intolerant client needs foods enriched with calcium and vit d - CORRECT
ANSWER-Fortified soy products
Stress incontinence dietary change - CORRECT ANSWER-avoid alcohol and
caffeine
Instructions for client experiencing dumping syndrome - CORRECT ANSWER-
Fluids should be limited to eight oz with meals
Recommended food for postoperative colectomy and colostomy - CORRECT
ANSWER-chicken noodle soup
reduce odor in colostomy - CORRECT ANSWER-eat foods with yogurt
drunk buttermilk
eat parsley
what vitamin deficiency increases the susceptibility of bleeding - CORRECT
ANSWER-Vitamin K
2026 QUESTIONS and CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+
The RN is caring for a client who was recently diagnosed with type 2 DM. What
information is most important for the RN to teach the client about life-style
changes? - CORRECT ANSWER-Portion-controlled, heart healthy diet selections
The RN suspects that a female client is altering her own diabetic journals. Which
lab test should the RN review? - CORRECT ANSWER-Hemoglobin A1C
The RN is assessing the client regarding the need to increase vitamin B12. Which
foods should the RN instruct the client to include? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Cheese, eggs, fish
The home health RN is caring for a client with a stage III pressure ulcer. The RN
recognizes which food group that contains zinc should be added to the client's
diet - CORRECT ANSWER-Meats and shellfish
,The RN receives four new admissions in an assisted living community. Which
client should the RN assess for a higher caloric diet? - CORRECT ANSWER-A
client with bacterial pneumonia
How any g/day should RN instruct pregnant woman to add to her diet? -
CORRECT ANSWER-pre-pregnant weight divided by 2 = protein needs
most common problem in accuracy of client reporting daily food intake -
CORRECT ANSWER-under reporting of food intake
Recommendation to obese adolescent - CORRECT ANSWER-limit juices and
soda drinks
which info should the RN use to assess a client's nutritional status before the
procedure - CORRECT ANSWER-subjective global assessment
Orthodox Jewish client can have what? - CORRECT ANSWER-kosher(fit) diet
lamb chops with mint jelly
Client's knowledge of low-sodium menu selections - CORRECT ANSWER-White
rice/steamed veggies and cottage cheese/sliced tomatoes
, Lactose intolerant client needs foods enriched with calcium and vit d - CORRECT
ANSWER-Fortified soy products
Stress incontinence dietary change - CORRECT ANSWER-avoid alcohol and
caffeine
Instructions for client experiencing dumping syndrome - CORRECT ANSWER-
Fluids should be limited to eight oz with meals
Recommended food for postoperative colectomy and colostomy - CORRECT
ANSWER-chicken noodle soup
reduce odor in colostomy - CORRECT ANSWER-eat foods with yogurt
drunk buttermilk
eat parsley
what vitamin deficiency increases the susceptibility of bleeding - CORRECT
ANSWER-Vitamin K
