HESI PN Nutrition Practice Exam
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1. The practical nurse (PN) is caring for a client who was recently diagnosed
with type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM). What information is most important for the
PN to reinforce with the client about life-style changes: Portion-controlled, heart
healthy diet selectiions
2. The practical nurse (PN) suspects that a male client is altering his own
diabetic journals to please his healthcare provider. Which laboratory test
should the PN review to evaluate the clients compliance with self management
for type 1 diabetes mellitus (DM)?: Hemoglobin A1c.
3. The Practical nurse (PN) is evaluating a client for an increased need of
B12 after undergoing a subtotal gastrectomy. Which foods should the PN
recommend that the client include in the diet.: Cheese, eggs, and fish.
4. The home health practical nurse (PN) is caring a client with a stage III
pressure ulcer. Which food groupthat contains zinc should be added to the
client's dietto aide in wound healing?: Meats and shellfish
5. The practical nurse (PN) receives four new admissions in an assisted living
community. After reviewing the clients' medical histories, which client should
the PN evaluate for a higher caloric diet?: A client with bacterial pneumonia.
6. The practical nurse (PN) is assisting and Orthodox Jewish client who has
dementia make weekly dinner choices in an assisted living community. Which
main course selections should the PN suggest that are suitable for a kosher
diet?: Lamb chops with mint jelly.
7. The practical nurse (PN) is evaluating the client's knowledge of low-sodium
menu selections. Which food items listed by the client confirm appropriate
choices? (select all that apply.): A. White rice with steamed vegetables.
B. Cottage cheese with sliced tomatoes.
8. A client who is lactose intolerant asks the practical nurse (PN) for sugges-
tions about different food sources that are enriched in calcium and vitamin D.
Which foods should the PN suggest?: Fortified soy products.
9. The practical nurse (PN) is reviewing guidelines to manage stress inconti-
nence with a female client. Which dietary change should the PN emphasize
that will benefit the client?: Avoid alcohol and caffeine.
10. The practical nurse (PN) is reviewing the dietary recommendations with
the client who had a partial gastrectomy and experienced dumping syndrome.
Which statement by the client indicates that the recommendations were un-
derstood?: Fluids should be limited to eight ounces with meals.
11. The practical nurse (PN) is reviewing a list of foods with the family that
are recommended for an older client who recently had a total colectomy and
colostomy. Which food item should the PN discuss about including in the
client's postoperative diet?: Chicken noodle soup.
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12. The practical nurse (PN) interviews a client who had a total colectomy
2 weeks ago. The client claims to be confident in the management of the
new colostomy, but is having problems managing the odor. What suggestions
should the PN provide the client to help decrease odor in the colostomy bag?
(select all that apply): A. Eat foods containing yogurt.
C. Drink a glass of buttermilk.
D. Eat sprigs of parsley.
13. The practical nurser (PN) reviews self-care with a male client who is newly
diagnosed with cirrhosis. Which vitamin deficit due to liver damage should
the PN discuss with the client that increases his susceptibility of bleeding?: -
Vitamin K.
14. The practical nurse (PN) is caring for a client with continuous feeding
through a nasogastric (NG) tube at a continuous care rehabilitation commu-
nity. Which position should the PN place the client to prevent aspiration?: -
Semi-Fowler's
15. A Chinese male client who moves into an assisted living communityis
concerned that the community will not be able to meet his dietary preferences.
What should the practical nurse include in the diet for this client based on his
cultural group.: Vegetables.
16. An elderly client is an assisted living community is refusing to eat during
meal time. The practical nurse (PN) discovers that the client has several mouth
ulcers. What types of food should the PN suggest to promote intake and
healing of ulcers?: Poached or scrambled eggs
17. A client is admitted with right upper quadrant (RUQ) pain after eating.
What should the practical nurse ask the client about the meal's content that
precipitated the pain?: Saturated fat content
18. The healthcare provider prescribes an oral glucose tolerance test (GTT) for
a male client with polyuria and polydypsia. The client is instructed to be NPO
after midnight. What should the client be advised to drink with his morning
medications?: Water without flavorings.
19. The practical nurse (PN) is reviewing the diet with a client with acute
cholecystitis. Which food selection demonstrates to the PN that the client
understands dietary recommendations?: Baked fish and tomatoes with lettuce.
20. An older client receives a prescripton for psylium (Metamucil) for constipa-
tion. What information should the practical nurse (PN) provide the client about
taking this supplement?: Take supplement with 240 ml of liquid and follow with a
second glass.
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1. The practical nurse (PN) is caring for a client who was recently diagnosed
with type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM). What information is most important for the
PN to reinforce with the client about life-style changes: Portion-controlled, heart
healthy diet selectiions
2. The practical nurse (PN) suspects that a male client is altering his own
diabetic journals to please his healthcare provider. Which laboratory test
should the PN review to evaluate the clients compliance with self management
for type 1 diabetes mellitus (DM)?: Hemoglobin A1c.
3. The Practical nurse (PN) is evaluating a client for an increased need of
B12 after undergoing a subtotal gastrectomy. Which foods should the PN
recommend that the client include in the diet.: Cheese, eggs, and fish.
4. The home health practical nurse (PN) is caring a client with a stage III
pressure ulcer. Which food groupthat contains zinc should be added to the
client's dietto aide in wound healing?: Meats and shellfish
5. The practical nurse (PN) receives four new admissions in an assisted living
community. After reviewing the clients' medical histories, which client should
the PN evaluate for a higher caloric diet?: A client with bacterial pneumonia.
6. The practical nurse (PN) is assisting and Orthodox Jewish client who has
dementia make weekly dinner choices in an assisted living community. Which
main course selections should the PN suggest that are suitable for a kosher
diet?: Lamb chops with mint jelly.
7. The practical nurse (PN) is evaluating the client's knowledge of low-sodium
menu selections. Which food items listed by the client confirm appropriate
choices? (select all that apply.): A. White rice with steamed vegetables.
B. Cottage cheese with sliced tomatoes.
8. A client who is lactose intolerant asks the practical nurse (PN) for sugges-
tions about different food sources that are enriched in calcium and vitamin D.
Which foods should the PN suggest?: Fortified soy products.
9. The practical nurse (PN) is reviewing guidelines to manage stress inconti-
nence with a female client. Which dietary change should the PN emphasize
that will benefit the client?: Avoid alcohol and caffeine.
10. The practical nurse (PN) is reviewing the dietary recommendations with
the client who had a partial gastrectomy and experienced dumping syndrome.
Which statement by the client indicates that the recommendations were un-
derstood?: Fluids should be limited to eight ounces with meals.
11. The practical nurse (PN) is reviewing a list of foods with the family that
are recommended for an older client who recently had a total colectomy and
colostomy. Which food item should the PN discuss about including in the
client's postoperative diet?: Chicken noodle soup.
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12. The practical nurse (PN) interviews a client who had a total colectomy
2 weeks ago. The client claims to be confident in the management of the
new colostomy, but is having problems managing the odor. What suggestions
should the PN provide the client to help decrease odor in the colostomy bag?
(select all that apply): A. Eat foods containing yogurt.
C. Drink a glass of buttermilk.
D. Eat sprigs of parsley.
13. The practical nurser (PN) reviews self-care with a male client who is newly
diagnosed with cirrhosis. Which vitamin deficit due to liver damage should
the PN discuss with the client that increases his susceptibility of bleeding?: -
Vitamin K.
14. The practical nurse (PN) is caring for a client with continuous feeding
through a nasogastric (NG) tube at a continuous care rehabilitation commu-
nity. Which position should the PN place the client to prevent aspiration?: -
Semi-Fowler's
15. A Chinese male client who moves into an assisted living communityis
concerned that the community will not be able to meet his dietary preferences.
What should the practical nurse include in the diet for this client based on his
cultural group.: Vegetables.
16. An elderly client is an assisted living community is refusing to eat during
meal time. The practical nurse (PN) discovers that the client has several mouth
ulcers. What types of food should the PN suggest to promote intake and
healing of ulcers?: Poached or scrambled eggs
17. A client is admitted with right upper quadrant (RUQ) pain after eating.
What should the practical nurse ask the client about the meal's content that
precipitated the pain?: Saturated fat content
18. The healthcare provider prescribes an oral glucose tolerance test (GTT) for
a male client with polyuria and polydypsia. The client is instructed to be NPO
after midnight. What should the client be advised to drink with his morning
medications?: Water without flavorings.
19. The practical nurse (PN) is reviewing the diet with a client with acute
cholecystitis. Which food selection demonstrates to the PN that the client
understands dietary recommendations?: Baked fish and tomatoes with lettuce.
20. An older client receives a prescripton for psylium (Metamucil) for constipa-
tion. What information should the practical nurse (PN) provide the client about
taking this supplement?: Take supplement with 240 ml of liquid and follow with a
second glass.
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