HESI PN Nutrition Practice Exam 2022
The practical nrse (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 Correct answer- Portion-controlled, heart hea...
The practical nrse (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 Correct answer- Portion-
controlled, heart healthy diet selectiions
The practical nrse (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)? Correct answer- Hemoglobin
A1c.
The Practical nrse (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. Correct answer- Cheese, eggs,
and fish.
The home health practical nrse (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? Correct answer- Meats and shellfish
The practical nrse (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? Correct answer- A client with
bacterial pneumonia.
The practical nrse (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? Correct answer- Lamb chops with mint jelly.
The practical nrse (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.) Correct answer- A. White rice with steamed
vegetables.
B. Cottage cheese with sliced tomatoes.
A client who is lactose intolerant asks the practical nrse (PN) for suggestions
about different food sources that are enriched in calcium and vitamin D.
Which foods should the PN suggest? Correct answer- Fortified soy products.
, The practical nrse (PN) is reviewing guidelines to manage stress incontinence
with a female client. Which dietary change should the PN emphasize that will
benefit the client? Correct answer- Avoid alcohol and caffeine.
The practical nrse (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
understood? Correct answer- Fluids should be limited to eight ounces with
meals.
The practical nrse (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? Correct answer- Chicken noodle soup.
The practical nrse (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) Correct answer- A. Eat foods containing yogurt.
C. Drink a glass of buttermilk.
D. Eat sprigs of parsley.
The practical nrser (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?
Correct answer- Vitamin K.
The practical nrse (PN) is caring for a client with continuous feeding through
a nasogastric (NG) tube at a continuous care rehabilitation community.
Which position should the PN place the client to prevent aspiration? Correct
answer- Semi-Fowler's
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 nrse include in the diet for this client
based on his cultural group. Correct answer- Vegetables.
An elderly client is an assisted living community is refusing to eat during
meal time. The practical nrse (PN) discovers that the client has several
mouth ulcers. What types of food should the PN suggest to promote intake
and healing of ulcers? Correct answer- Poached or scrambled eggs
A client is admitted with right upper quadrant (RUQ) pain after eating. What
should the practical nrse ask the client about the meal's content that
precipitated the pain? Correct answer- Saturated fat content
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