HESI PN Nutrition Practice Exam

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: answer- Portioncontrolled, 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)?: answer- 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.: answer- 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?: answer- Meats and shellfish 1 / 5 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 lowsodium 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 suggestions 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. 2 / 5 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.