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CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE
(2024/2025) 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 - ANS ✓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 - ANS ✓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 - ANS ✓d. cheese
All of the following are risk factors for developing periodontal disease
except:
a. dental plaque.
b. smoking.
c. diabetes.
d. atherosclerosis. - ANS ✓d. atherosclerosis
Current research suggests that periodontal disease may increase the risk of
developing:
a. heart disease.
b. renal failure.
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c. arthritis.
d. dermatitis. - ANS ✓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. - ANS ✓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. - ANS ✓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. - ANS ✓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.
c. Consume liquids with meals.
d. Avoid alcohol. - ANS ✓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.
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d. vitamins C and E. - ANS ✓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. - ANS ✓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 - ANS ✓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 - ANS ✓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.
a. fiber
b. meat
c. vegetables
d. sugar - ANS ✓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. - ANS ✓d. dumping syndrome
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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. - ANS ✓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. - ANS ✓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. - ANS ✓a. recognizing sensations
that occur when the gastric pouch is full
Constipation may be caused by all of the following except:
a. a low-fiber diet.
b. physical inactivity.
c. medications.
d. a viral infection. - ANS ✓d. a viral infection
Dietary suggestions for treating constipation are aimed at:
a. decreasing dietary fiber and fluids.
b. increasing dietary fiber and fluids.
c. increasing dietary protein.
d. increasing carbohydrate intake.
e. decreasing protein intake. - ANS ✓b. increasing dietary fiber and fluids
Foods useful in increasing dietary fiber are:
a. bran, milk, and mashed potatoes.
b. peanut butter, oranges, and strawberry jam.
c. saltine crackers, watermelon, and eggs.
d. whole-grain bread, dried beans, and nuts. - ANS ✓d. whole-grain bred,
dried beans, and nuts
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HOSA NUTRITION EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE
(2024/2025) 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 - ANS ✓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 - ANS ✓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 - ANS ✓d. cheese
All of the following are risk factors for developing periodontal disease
except:
a. dental plaque.
b. smoking.
c. diabetes.
d. atherosclerosis. - ANS ✓d. atherosclerosis
Current research suggests that periodontal disease may increase the risk of
developing:
a. heart disease.
b. renal failure.
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c. arthritis.
d. dermatitis. - ANS ✓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. - ANS ✓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. - ANS ✓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. - ANS ✓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.
c. Consume liquids with meals.
d. Avoid alcohol. - ANS ✓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.
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d. vitamins C and E. - ANS ✓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. - ANS ✓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 - ANS ✓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 - ANS ✓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.
a. fiber
b. meat
c. vegetables
d. sugar - ANS ✓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. - ANS ✓d. dumping syndrome
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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. - ANS ✓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. - ANS ✓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. - ANS ✓a. recognizing sensations
that occur when the gastric pouch is full
Constipation may be caused by all of the following except:
a. a low-fiber diet.
b. physical inactivity.
c. medications.
d. a viral infection. - ANS ✓d. a viral infection
Dietary suggestions for treating constipation are aimed at:
a. decreasing dietary fiber and fluids.
b. increasing dietary fiber and fluids.
c. increasing dietary protein.
d. increasing carbohydrate intake.
e. decreasing protein intake. - ANS ✓b. increasing dietary fiber and fluids
Foods useful in increasing dietary fiber are:
a. bran, milk, and mashed potatoes.
b. peanut butter, oranges, and strawberry jam.
c. saltine crackers, watermelon, and eggs.
d. whole-grain bread, dried beans, and nuts. - ANS ✓d. whole-grain bred,
dried beans, and nuts
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