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HOSA NUTRITION EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS
LATEST UPDATE (2026/2027)
GUARANTEED PASS
Which of the following factors is not involved in tooth decay?
a. the type of carbohydrate consumed
b. the frequency of carbohydrate intake
c. the stickiness of foods consumed
d. the fat content of foods consumed CORRECT ANSWER: d. the fat content of
foods consumed
Which of the following foods would be most likely to contribute to dental caries?
a. raw carrots
b. milk
c. soft drinks
d. cheese CORRECT ANSWER: c. soft drinks
Which of the following foods stimulates saliva flow and neutralizes acids in the
mouth?
a. hamburger
b. legumes
c. orange juice
d. cheese CORRECT ANSWER: d. cheese
All of the following are risk factors for developing periodontal disease except:
a. dental plaque.
b. smoking.
c. diabetes.
d. atherosclerosis. CORRECT ANSWER: d. atherosclerosis
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Current research suggests that periodontal disease may increase the risk of
developing:
a. heart disease.
b. renal failure.
c. arthritis.
d. dermatitis. CORRECT ANSWER: a. heart disease
The nurse is reviewing a patient's chart and notices that the patient has a history
of Sjogren’s syndrome. The nurse recognizes that the patient may have
nutritional problems due to:
a. low blood sugar.
b. dry mouth.
c. impaired digestion.
d. malabsorption. CORRECT ANSWER: b. dry mouth
The nurse is working with a client who recently suffered from a stroke. The client
complains of painful swallowing, nasal regurgitation during swallowing, and
coughing during meals. The nurse recognizes these as symptoms of:
a. dysphagia.
b. gastritis.
c. reflux esophagitis.
d. hiatal hernia. CORRECT ANSWER: a. dysphagia
The nurse recognizes that finding the best diet for a patient with dysphagia is
often challenging, and the most appropriate foods are:
a. dry foods like crackers.
b. sticky foods like peanut butter.
c. foods with mixed textures like casseroles.
d. soft, cohesive foods like mashed potatoes. CORRECT ANSWER: d. soft,
cohesive foods like mashed potatoes
The nurse understands that a patient with GERD will benefit from education on
managing the disease. All of the following suggestions would be included in the
education except:
a. Avoid eating at bedtime.
b. Limit chocolate, high-fat foods, coffee, and tea.
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c. Consume liquids with meals.
d. Avoid alcohol. CORRECT ANSWER: c. consume liquids with meals
Mr. Green uses NSAIDs regularly to control chronic pain and complains of
frequent stomach pain. The nurse recognizes this as gastritis and realizes that he
may be at risk for deficiencies of:
a. calcium and phosphorous.
b. iron and vitamin B12.
c. sodium and potassium.
d. vitamins C and E. CORRECT ANSWER: b. iron and vitamin B12
The nurse recognizes that a patient with peptic ulcer disease should avoid foods
that may irritate the gastrointestinal lining, such as:
a. alcohol, coffee, and spicy foods.
b. eggs, ribs, and cheese.
c. tea, orange juice, and potato chips.
d. apples, broccoli, and sweet potatoes. CORRECT ANSWER: a. alcohol,
coffee, and spicy foods
What should the nurse include in the care plan to address the nutritional needs
of a patient who has undergone a partial gastrectomy?
a. several small meals and snacks
b. low-fiber diet
c. low-fat diet
d. high-kcalorie diet with snacks between meals CORRECT ANSWER: a. several
small meals and snacks
The nurse is reinforcing the dietitian's instructions for a post gastrectomy diet.
The nurse realizes the client understands his diet when he states that he should:
a. emphasize grains, fruits, and vegetables in his diet.
b. limit the amount of sweets like colas, honey, and jam.
c. eliminate meats, eggs, and milk.
d. exclude decaffeinated coffee, tea, and CORRECT ANSWER: b. limit the
amount of sweets like colas, honey, and jam
Following gastric resection, the nurse understands the need to limit in the
patient's diet.
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a. fiber
b. meat
c. vegetables
d. sugar CORRECT ANSWER: d. sugar
A patient experiences nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramping, diarrhea, and light-
headedness after meals following gastric bypass surgery. The nurse recognizes
these as symptoms of:
a. malabsorption.
b. high blood sugar.
c. Sjogren’s syndrome.
d. dumping syndrome. CORRECT ANSWER: d. dumping syndrome
The nurse explains to a bariatric surgery patient that an appropriate meal size for
when he is first discharged home is:
a. only 1 tablespoon.
b. a few spoonful’s.
c. about 2/3 cup.
d. about 1 cup. CORRECT ANSWER: b. a few spoonful’s
The nurse is working with a client who had bariatric surgery four months ago. The
nurse should tell this client to:
a. consume only liquids.
b. eat whatever she wants.
c. take megadoses of vitamins and minerals.
d. consume only small amounts of food at a time. CORRECT ANSWER: d.
consume only small amounts of food at a time
The nurse understands that the educational needs of a patient following bariatric
surgery include:
a. recognizing sensations that occur when the gastric pouch is full.
b. eating often throughout the day.
c. drinking adequate fluids with meals.
d. supplementing meals with milkshakes. CORRECT ANSWER: a.
recognizing sensations that occur when the gastric pouch is full
Constipation may be caused by all of the following except:
HOSA NUTRITION EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS
LATEST UPDATE (2026/2027)
GUARANTEED PASS
Which of the following factors is not involved in tooth decay?
a. the type of carbohydrate consumed
b. the frequency of carbohydrate intake
c. the stickiness of foods consumed
d. the fat content of foods consumed CORRECT ANSWER: d. the fat content of
foods consumed
Which of the following foods would be most likely to contribute to dental caries?
a. raw carrots
b. milk
c. soft drinks
d. cheese CORRECT ANSWER: c. soft drinks
Which of the following foods stimulates saliva flow and neutralizes acids in the
mouth?
a. hamburger
b. legumes
c. orange juice
d. cheese CORRECT ANSWER: d. cheese
All of the following are risk factors for developing periodontal disease except:
a. dental plaque.
b. smoking.
c. diabetes.
d. atherosclerosis. CORRECT ANSWER: d. atherosclerosis
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Current research suggests that periodontal disease may increase the risk of
developing:
a. heart disease.
b. renal failure.
c. arthritis.
d. dermatitis. CORRECT ANSWER: a. heart disease
The nurse is reviewing a patient's chart and notices that the patient has a history
of Sjogren’s syndrome. The nurse recognizes that the patient may have
nutritional problems due to:
a. low blood sugar.
b. dry mouth.
c. impaired digestion.
d. malabsorption. CORRECT ANSWER: b. dry mouth
The nurse is working with a client who recently suffered from a stroke. The client
complains of painful swallowing, nasal regurgitation during swallowing, and
coughing during meals. The nurse recognizes these as symptoms of:
a. dysphagia.
b. gastritis.
c. reflux esophagitis.
d. hiatal hernia. CORRECT ANSWER: a. dysphagia
The nurse recognizes that finding the best diet for a patient with dysphagia is
often challenging, and the most appropriate foods are:
a. dry foods like crackers.
b. sticky foods like peanut butter.
c. foods with mixed textures like casseroles.
d. soft, cohesive foods like mashed potatoes. CORRECT ANSWER: d. soft,
cohesive foods like mashed potatoes
The nurse understands that a patient with GERD will benefit from education on
managing the disease. All of the following suggestions would be included in the
education except:
a. Avoid eating at bedtime.
b. Limit chocolate, high-fat foods, coffee, and tea.
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c. Consume liquids with meals.
d. Avoid alcohol. CORRECT ANSWER: c. consume liquids with meals
Mr. Green uses NSAIDs regularly to control chronic pain and complains of
frequent stomach pain. The nurse recognizes this as gastritis and realizes that he
may be at risk for deficiencies of:
a. calcium and phosphorous.
b. iron and vitamin B12.
c. sodium and potassium.
d. vitamins C and E. CORRECT ANSWER: b. iron and vitamin B12
The nurse recognizes that a patient with peptic ulcer disease should avoid foods
that may irritate the gastrointestinal lining, such as:
a. alcohol, coffee, and spicy foods.
b. eggs, ribs, and cheese.
c. tea, orange juice, and potato chips.
d. apples, broccoli, and sweet potatoes. CORRECT ANSWER: a. alcohol,
coffee, and spicy foods
What should the nurse include in the care plan to address the nutritional needs
of a patient who has undergone a partial gastrectomy?
a. several small meals and snacks
b. low-fiber diet
c. low-fat diet
d. high-kcalorie diet with snacks between meals CORRECT ANSWER: a. several
small meals and snacks
The nurse is reinforcing the dietitian's instructions for a post gastrectomy diet.
The nurse realizes the client understands his diet when he states that he should:
a. emphasize grains, fruits, and vegetables in his diet.
b. limit the amount of sweets like colas, honey, and jam.
c. eliminate meats, eggs, and milk.
d. exclude decaffeinated coffee, tea, and CORRECT ANSWER: b. limit the
amount of sweets like colas, honey, and jam
Following gastric resection, the nurse understands the need to limit in the
patient's diet.
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a. fiber
b. meat
c. vegetables
d. sugar CORRECT ANSWER: d. sugar
A patient experiences nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramping, diarrhea, and light-
headedness after meals following gastric bypass surgery. The nurse recognizes
these as symptoms of:
a. malabsorption.
b. high blood sugar.
c. Sjogren’s syndrome.
d. dumping syndrome. CORRECT ANSWER: d. dumping syndrome
The nurse explains to a bariatric surgery patient that an appropriate meal size for
when he is first discharged home is:
a. only 1 tablespoon.
b. a few spoonful’s.
c. about 2/3 cup.
d. about 1 cup. CORRECT ANSWER: b. a few spoonful’s
The nurse is working with a client who had bariatric surgery four months ago. The
nurse should tell this client to:
a. consume only liquids.
b. eat whatever she wants.
c. take megadoses of vitamins and minerals.
d. consume only small amounts of food at a time. CORRECT ANSWER: d.
consume only small amounts of food at a time
The nurse understands that the educational needs of a patient following bariatric
surgery include:
a. recognizing sensations that occur when the gastric pouch is full.
b. eating often throughout the day.
c. drinking adequate fluids with meals.
d. supplementing meals with milkshakes. CORRECT ANSWER: a.
recognizing sensations that occur when the gastric pouch is full
Constipation may be caused by all of the following except:
