HESI PN Nutrition Practice Exam - Questions and Answers A client who arrives at the urgent care clinic reporting diarrhea, fever, abdominal pain and
... [Show More] nausea and tells the practical nurse (PN) the symptoms began after eating a can of beans. What is the likely cause of this type of foodborne illness? Clostridium botulinum. The practical nurse (PN) is visiting a client at home who asks if commercially prepared food products can age or spoil. Which foods should the PN explain have the likelihood of aging and creating a byprodcut that is not healthy? Jar of peanut butter. The practical nurse (PN) is discharging a new mother from the postpartum unit. Which statement made by the client during discharge indicates that the new mother needs reinforcement of the breastfeeding instructions? Drink one glass of wine while breast feeding to help with milk "let down." The practical nurse (PN) is reinforcing dietary instructions to the parents of a 6-month-old baby boy diagnosed with phenylketonuria (PKU). Which foods should the PN direct the parents to eliminate in the infant's diet? Chicken and fish. The practical nurse (PN) is reinforcing teaching to a client who is on a low residue diet. Which foods should the PN recommend that the client avoid? Hard salami The practical nurse (PN) is preparing a client about a stool guaiac test. Which food should the PN tell the client to avoid 3 days prior to collecting the specimen for this test? Raw broccoli The practical nurse (PN) is discussing nutritional options with a female client who has mild hypertension. Which information should the PN recommend the client change in their daily diet? Decrease intake of canned foods. The practical nurse (PN) stresses to a female client the importance of osteoporosis prevention. Which foods should the PN recommend the client to include in her diet. Canned tuna. The practical nurse (PN) is caring for a client who was recently diagnosed with cirrhosis of the liver. Which foods should be limited in the client's diet? Peanut butter. The practical nurse (PN) is assisting a client with meal selections while in the hospital after a myocardial infarction (MI). Which client choices indicate to the PN that the client understands a prescribed low-fat, high fiber diet? Vegetable soup, carrots, legumes, celery, toasted oat bread, and an apple. Which foods should the practical nurse (PN) recommend for a client who is receiving chemotherapy? (select all that apply.) A. Cooked broccoli, cauliflower and boiled eggs. C. Baked potatoes. E. Pastas. The practical nurse (PN) is reviewing with the parents of an 6-month-old baby about the dangers of botulism in food should the PN reinforce not feeding to their infant before the age of 12 months? Honey The practical nurse (PN) is caring for an older client with malnutrition. What factor is most likely contributing to this older client's nutritional status? Loss of teeth or poorly fitting dentures. The practical nurse (PN) is caring for a group of clients who are on a high protein diet. Which client's condition is most likely to experience the most therapeutic response with this diet? Client recovering form illness or surgery. [Show Less]