1 | P a g e HESI NUTRITION EXAM 2024 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 120 QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS (100% CORRECT ANSWERS) BRAND NEW!! /ALREADY GRADED A+ A client describes abdominal discomfort following ingestion of milk. Which enzyme, as a result of a genetic deficiency, should the nurse consider to be the cause of the client's discomfort? 1 Lactase 2 Sucrase 3 Maltase 4 Amylase - ....AN SWER...1 A client is receiving total parenteral nutrition. The nurse assesses for which client response that indicates hyperglycemia? 1 Paralytic ileus 2 Respiratory rate below 16 2 | P a g e 3 A fruity odor to the breath 4 Serum glucose of 105 mg/100 mL - ....ANSWER ...3 A client was admitted with full -thickness burns 2 weeks ago. Since admission, the client has lost an average of 1 lb (0.5 kg) of weight each day. Which action will the nurse most likely take based upon the adjusted dietary plan? 1 Provide low -sodium milk. 2 Provide high -protein drinks . 3 Provide foods that are low in potassium. 4 Provide 10% more calories in the form of fats. - ....ANSWER...2 A client who has had recurrent infections before and during pregnancy should be instructed to eat a nutrient -rich diet as a means of supporting the body's natural defense mechanisms. What should the nurse encourage the client to include in her diet? 1 Fat -soluble vitamins 2 Dietary fiber and oat bran 3 Low -fat foods with essential fatty acids 4 Vitamins C and E - ....ANSWER...4 3 | P a g e A client with arthritis reports receiving several dietary suggestions over the years. Which recommendation for a daily diet should the nurse reinforce? 1 Wheat germ and yeast 2 Yogurt and blackstrap molasses 3 Multiple vitamin supplements in large doses 4 Adequate foods in a variety of different food groups - ....ANSWER...4 A client with dementia and a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube is being cared for at home. Which action provides evidence that a family member is effective ly managing the client's care? 1 Empty feeding bag stays attached to the tubing. 2 Tube is flushed with air after medication is given. 3 Replacement of the tube is done on a weekly basis. 4 Head of the bed remains elevated after the feeding - ....ANSWER... 4 A client with hepatic cirrhosis begins to develop slurred speech, confusion, drowsiness, and a flapping tremor. Which diet can the nurse expect will be prescribed for this client based upon the assessment? 1 No protein 4 | P a g e 2 Moderate protein 3 High protein 4 Strict protein restriction - ....ANSWER...2 A client with osteoporosis has been receiving dietary information from the nurse. Which food selection by the client indicates that the nurse's dietary instruction was effective? 1 Red meat 2 Soft drinks 3 Turnip greens 4 Enriched grains - ....ANSWER...3 During change of shift report the night nurse indicates that a client cannot tolerate the prescribed intermittent tube feedings. Which action should the receiving nurse take first? 1 Suggest that an antiemetic be prescribed 2 Change the feeding schedule to omit nights 3 Request that the type of solution be changed 4 Gather more data from the night nurse about the technique used - ....ANSWER...4
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