HESI Nutrition Practice Exam 2022
The RN is caring for a client who was recently diagnosed iwth type 2 DM.
What information is most important for the RN to teach the client about life-
style changes? Correct answer- Portion-controlled, heart healthy diet
selections
The RN suspects that a female client is altering her own diabetic journals.
Which lab test should the RN review? Correct answer- Hemoglobin A1C
The RN is assessing the client regarding the need to increase vitamin B12.
Which foods should the RN instruct the client to include? Correct answer-
Cheese, eggs, fish
The home health RN is caring for a client with a stage III pressure ulcer. The
RN recognizes which food group that contains zinc should be added to the
client's diet Correct answer- Meats and shellfish
The RN receives four new admissions in an assisted living community. Which
client should the RN assess for a higher caloric diet? Correct answer- A client
with bacterial pneumonia
Orthodox Jewish client can have what? Correct answer- lamb chops with mint
jelly
Client's knowledge of low-sodium menu selections Correct answer- White
rice/steamed veggies and cottage cheese/sliced tomatoes
Lactose intolerant client needs foods enriched with calcium and vit d Correct
answer- Fortified soy products
Stress incontinence dietary change Correct answer- avoid alcohol and
caffeine
Instructions for client experiencing dumping syndrome Correct answer-
Fluids should be limited to eight oz with meals
Recommended food for postoperative colectomy and colostomy Correct
answer- chicken noodle soup
reduce odor in colostomy Correct answer- eat foods with yogurt
drunk buttermilk
The RN is caring for a client who was recently diagnosed iwth type 2 DM.
What information is most important for the RN to teach the client about life-
style changes? Correct answer- Portion-controlled, heart healthy diet
selections
The RN suspects that a female client is altering her own diabetic journals.
Which lab test should the RN review? Correct answer- Hemoglobin A1C
The RN is assessing the client regarding the need to increase vitamin B12.
Which foods should the RN instruct the client to include? Correct answer-
Cheese, eggs, fish
The home health RN is caring for a client with a stage III pressure ulcer. The
RN recognizes which food group that contains zinc should be added to the
client's diet Correct answer- Meats and shellfish
The RN receives four new admissions in an assisted living community. Which
client should the RN assess for a higher caloric diet? Correct answer- A client
with bacterial pneumonia
Orthodox Jewish client can have what? Correct answer- lamb chops with mint
jelly
Client's knowledge of low-sodium menu selections Correct answer- White
rice/steamed veggies and cottage cheese/sliced tomatoes
Lactose intolerant client needs foods enriched with calcium and vit d Correct
answer- Fortified soy products
Stress incontinence dietary change Correct answer- avoid alcohol and
caffeine
Instructions for client experiencing dumping syndrome Correct answer-
Fluids should be limited to eight oz with meals
Recommended food for postoperative colectomy and colostomy Correct
answer- chicken noodle soup
reduce odor in colostomy Correct answer- eat foods with yogurt
drunk buttermilk
