HESI Nutrition Practice Exam Questions
with 100% Correct Answers
The RN is caring for a client who was recently diagnosed iwth type 2 DM. What
information is most important for the RN to teach the client about life-style changes? -
ANSWERSPortion-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? - ANSWERSHemoglobin A1C
The RN is assessing the client regarding the need to increase vitamin B12. Which foods
should the RN instruct the client to include? - ANSWERSCheese, 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 -
ANSWERSMeats and shellfish
The RN receives four new admissions in an assisted living community. Which client
should the RN assess for a higher caloric diet? - ANSWERSA client with bacterial
pneumonia
Orthodox Jewish client can have what? - ANSWERSlamb chops with mint jelly
Client's knowledge of low-sodium menu selections - ANSWERSWhite rice/steamed
veggies and cottage cheese/sliced tomatoes
Lactose intolerant client needs foods enriched with calcium and vit d -
ANSWERSFortified soy products
Stress incontinence dietary change - ANSWERSavoid alcohol and caffeine
Instructions for client experiencing dumping syndrome - ANSWERSFluids should be
limited to eight oz with meals
,Recommended food for postoperative colectomy and colostomy - ANSWERSchicken
noodle soup
reduce odor in colostomy - ANSWERSeat foods with yogurt
drunk buttermilk
eat parsley
vitamin deficiency increases the susceptibility of bleeding - ANSWERSVit K
continuous feeding through a NG tube - position to prevent aspiration? -
ANSWERSSemi-Fowler's
What should the RN include in chinese woman's diet - ANSWERSvegetables
Foods for client who isn't eating because of mouth ulcers - ANSWERSpoached or
scrambled eggs
Meal of pt with RUQ pain should be assessed for - ANSWERSsaturated fat content
How do you take medicine if youre NPO - ANSWERStake with water that is not flavored
acute cholectisis dietary recommedations - ANSWERSbaked fish and tomatoes with
lettuce
what instructions should the nurse include for psylium - ANSWERStake with 240mL and
follow with a second glass
Pt receiving TPN should be monitored for what metabolic chance -
ANSWERShyperglycemia
seconday cirrhosis instruction do include in dietary teaching plan - ANSWERSrestricted
sodium intake
instructions for diet info with simple goiter - what to eliminate? - ANSWERSturnips
Vit k Deficiency nurse intervention - ANSWERSmonitor for signs of hematuria, melena,
ecchymosis
What should the RN teach about recommending client replace saturated fats and
healthier fats - ANSWERSlowers the amount of low density lipoprotein in the blood
value of a protein supplement after surgery - ANSWERSadd'l protein promotes tissue
healing post-0p
Pernicious anmia assoc with what vitamin deficiency? - ANSWERSB12
, What illness from bad can of beans - ANSWERSclostridium botulinum
Likelihood of aging and creating a byproduct that is not health - ANSWERSjar of peanut
butter
What statement indicates new mom needs more instruction for breastfeeding -
ANSWERSdrink a glass of wine while breastfeeding to help milk let down
PKU should eliminate - ANSWERSchicken and fish
low residue diet client should avoid - ANSWERShard salami
stool guaiac test - what do you not eat 3 days before - ANSWERSraw broccoli
Mild hypertension diet recommendation? - ANSWERSdecrease intake of canned foods
Foods to prevent osteoporosis - ANSWERScanned tuna
Client should limit what with cirrhosis - ANSWERSpeanut butter
client choice that shows they understand low-fat, high fiber - ANSWERSvegetable soup,
carrots, legumes, celery, toasted oat bread, and an apple
foods to instruct chemo patient to eat - ANSWERSbroccoli/cauliflower/boiled eggs
baked potatoes
pastas
What do you not feed a baby before 12 mo for fear of botulism - ANSWERShoney
what factor is most likely contributing to older client's malnutrition - ANSWERSloss of
teeth or poorly fitting dentures
which client will have the best response to a high protein diet? - ANSWERSclient
recovering from illness/surgery
what outcome of diet therapy would the RN consider good response for HF client -
ANSWERScontrol fluid balance
nifedipine - what beverage to avoid - ANSWERSgrapefruit juice
How any g/day should RN instruct pregnant woman to add to her diet? - ANSWERSpre-
pregnant weight divided by 2 = protein needs
most common problem in accuracy of client reporting daily food intake -
ANSWERSunder reporting of food intake
with 100% Correct Answers
The RN is caring for a client who was recently diagnosed iwth type 2 DM. What
information is most important for the RN to teach the client about life-style changes? -
ANSWERSPortion-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? - ANSWERSHemoglobin A1C
The RN is assessing the client regarding the need to increase vitamin B12. Which foods
should the RN instruct the client to include? - ANSWERSCheese, 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 -
ANSWERSMeats and shellfish
The RN receives four new admissions in an assisted living community. Which client
should the RN assess for a higher caloric diet? - ANSWERSA client with bacterial
pneumonia
Orthodox Jewish client can have what? - ANSWERSlamb chops with mint jelly
Client's knowledge of low-sodium menu selections - ANSWERSWhite rice/steamed
veggies and cottage cheese/sliced tomatoes
Lactose intolerant client needs foods enriched with calcium and vit d -
ANSWERSFortified soy products
Stress incontinence dietary change - ANSWERSavoid alcohol and caffeine
Instructions for client experiencing dumping syndrome - ANSWERSFluids should be
limited to eight oz with meals
,Recommended food for postoperative colectomy and colostomy - ANSWERSchicken
noodle soup
reduce odor in colostomy - ANSWERSeat foods with yogurt
drunk buttermilk
eat parsley
vitamin deficiency increases the susceptibility of bleeding - ANSWERSVit K
continuous feeding through a NG tube - position to prevent aspiration? -
ANSWERSSemi-Fowler's
What should the RN include in chinese woman's diet - ANSWERSvegetables
Foods for client who isn't eating because of mouth ulcers - ANSWERSpoached or
scrambled eggs
Meal of pt with RUQ pain should be assessed for - ANSWERSsaturated fat content
How do you take medicine if youre NPO - ANSWERStake with water that is not flavored
acute cholectisis dietary recommedations - ANSWERSbaked fish and tomatoes with
lettuce
what instructions should the nurse include for psylium - ANSWERStake with 240mL and
follow with a second glass
Pt receiving TPN should be monitored for what metabolic chance -
ANSWERShyperglycemia
seconday cirrhosis instruction do include in dietary teaching plan - ANSWERSrestricted
sodium intake
instructions for diet info with simple goiter - what to eliminate? - ANSWERSturnips
Vit k Deficiency nurse intervention - ANSWERSmonitor for signs of hematuria, melena,
ecchymosis
What should the RN teach about recommending client replace saturated fats and
healthier fats - ANSWERSlowers the amount of low density lipoprotein in the blood
value of a protein supplement after surgery - ANSWERSadd'l protein promotes tissue
healing post-0p
Pernicious anmia assoc with what vitamin deficiency? - ANSWERSB12
, What illness from bad can of beans - ANSWERSclostridium botulinum
Likelihood of aging and creating a byproduct that is not health - ANSWERSjar of peanut
butter
What statement indicates new mom needs more instruction for breastfeeding -
ANSWERSdrink a glass of wine while breastfeeding to help milk let down
PKU should eliminate - ANSWERSchicken and fish
low residue diet client should avoid - ANSWERShard salami
stool guaiac test - what do you not eat 3 days before - ANSWERSraw broccoli
Mild hypertension diet recommendation? - ANSWERSdecrease intake of canned foods
Foods to prevent osteoporosis - ANSWERScanned tuna
Client should limit what with cirrhosis - ANSWERSpeanut butter
client choice that shows they understand low-fat, high fiber - ANSWERSvegetable soup,
carrots, legumes, celery, toasted oat bread, and an apple
foods to instruct chemo patient to eat - ANSWERSbroccoli/cauliflower/boiled eggs
baked potatoes
pastas
What do you not feed a baby before 12 mo for fear of botulism - ANSWERShoney
what factor is most likely contributing to older client's malnutrition - ANSWERSloss of
teeth or poorly fitting dentures
which client will have the best response to a high protein diet? - ANSWERSclient
recovering from illness/surgery
what outcome of diet therapy would the RN consider good response for HF client -
ANSWERScontrol fluid balance
nifedipine - what beverage to avoid - ANSWERSgrapefruit juice
How any g/day should RN instruct pregnant woman to add to her diet? - ANSWERSpre-
pregnant weight divided by 2 = protein needs
most common problem in accuracy of client reporting daily food intake -
ANSWERSunder reporting of food intake
