HESI Extra Credit Module 7 Exam
Extra Credit HESI Module 7
1. Questions
1. 1.ID: 9477003586
The nurse is instructing a client with hypertension about foods that are low in
sodium. Which menu selections by the clie
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HESI Extra Credit Module 7 Exam
Extra Credit HESI Module 7
1. Questions
1. 1.ID: 9477003586
The nurse is instructing a client with hypertension about foods that are low in
sodium. Which menu selections by the client indicate to the nurse that the
client understands what has been taught? Select all that apply.
A. Spaghetti with fresh tomatoes Correct
B. Boiled lobster with baked potato
C. Grilled chicken with turnip greens Correct
D. Instant hot cereal with bacon
E. Tomato soup with a ham sandwich
2. 2.ID: 9477010158
A nurse has provided dietary instructions to a client with a new diagnosis of
gout. Which menu suggestions by the client indicate to the nurse that the
client needs additional instruction? Select all that apply.
A. Carrots
B. Tapioca
C. Scallops Correct
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D. Broccoli
E. Chicken liver Correct
3. 3.ID: 9477007734
A clear liquid diet has been prescribed for client who has just undergone
surgery. Which foods should the nurse offer to the client? Select all that apply.
A. Custard
B. Apple juice Correct
C. Orange juice
D. Chicken broth Correct
E. Orange gelatin Correct
F. Vanilla ice cream
4. 4.ID: 9477011622
Triamterene has been prescribed for a client with a history of hypertension.
Which fruits should the nurse tell the client are acceptable to eat while taking
this medication? Select all that apply.
A. Prunes
B. Apples Correct
C. Peaches Correct
D. Avocados
E. Nectarines
F. Cranberries Correct
Awarded 3.0 points out of 3.0 possible points.
5. 5.ID: 9477000383
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Diverticulitis has been diagnosed in a client who has been experiencing
episodes of gastrointestinal cramping. The nurse should tell the client to
maintain which type of diet, during the asymptomatic period?
A. Low in fat
B. High in fiber Correct
C. Low in residue
D. High in carbohydrates
6. 6.ID: 9477011688
A nurse is teaching a client with heart disease about a low-fat diet. Which foods
should the nurse tell the client are acceptable to eat? Select all that apply.
A. Avocados
B. Baked tuna Correct
C. Green olives
D. Baked potato Correct
E. Fresh cherries Correct
F. Cream cheese
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7. 7.ID: 9477003558
A client with atrial fibrillation has been placed on warfarin sodium. As part of the
instructions for the medication, which foods does the nurse tell the client are
acceptable to eat? Select all that apply.
A. Lettuce
B. Cherries Correct
C. Broccoli
D. Cabbage
E. Potatoes Correct
F. Spaghetti Correct
8. 8.ID: 9477012954
A regular diet has been prescribed for a client with a leg fracture who has been
placed in skeletal traction. Which foods that will promote wound healing does
the nurse encourage the client to select from the hospital menu?
A. Spare ribs, rice, gelatin, tea
B. Pasta, garlic bread, ginger ale
C. Chicken breast, broccoli, strawberries, milk Correct
D. Peanut butter and jelly sandwich, chocolate cake, tea
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9. 9.ID: 9476999160
A client who experienced a stroke (brain attack) is experiencing residual
dysphagia. Which foods should the nurse remove from the client’s meal tray?
A. Peas Correct
B. Scrambled eggs
C. Cheese casserole
D. Mashed potatoes
10. 10.ID: 9477007710
A client recovering from acute kidney injury (AKI) is being discharged home.
The nurse determines that the client understands the therapeutic dietary
regimen when the client states that he will plan to eat foods that are low in
which substance?
A. Fats
B. Vitamins
C. Potassium Correct
D. Carbohydrates
11. 11.ID: 9477002355
A client is resuming eating after undergoing partial gastrectomy. What
measures should the nurse tell the client to take to minimize the risk of
complications? Select all that apply.
A. Lying down after eating Correct
B. Eating high-protein foods Correct
C. Drinking liquids with meals
D. Eating six small meals per day Correct
E. Eating concentrated sweets during the day
Awarded 3.0 points out of 3.0 possible points.
12. 12.ID: 9477008736
A client with renal calculi is instructed to follow an alkaline ash diet. Which
menu choice by the client indicates to the nurse that the client understands the
prescribed regimen?
A. Chicken, potatoes, and cranberries
B. Spinach salad, milk, and a banana Correct
C. Peanut butter sandwich, milk, and prunes
D. Linguini with shrimp, tossed salad, and a plum.
13. 13.ID: 9477002335
A client who has sustained multiple fractures of the left leg is in skeletal
traction. The nurse has obtained an overhead trapeze to improve the client’s
bed mobility. To which high-risk area must the nurse pay particular attention
during assessment for indications of pressure and skin breakdown?
A. Left heel
B. Scapulae
C. Right heel Correct
D. Back of the head
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Awarded 1.0 points out of 1.0 possible points.
14. 14.ID: 9477006347
Which food should the nurse offer to a client who has been prescribed a full
liquid diet?
A. Toast
B. Plain bagel
C. Cooked custard Correct
D. Scrambled eggs
Awarded 1.0 points out of 1.0 possible points.
15. 15.ID: 9477005736
A client with heart failure and hypertension who has been admitted to the
hospital is unable to make own selections from the menu. Which meal does the
nurse select for the client’s supper on the day of admission?
A. Smoked ham, fresh carrots, boiled potato
B. Hot dog in a bun, sauerkraut, baked beans
C. Turkey, baked potato, salad with oil and vinegar Correct
D. Shrimp, baked potato, salad with blue cheese dressing
Awarded 1.0 points out of 1.0 possible points.
16. 16.ID: 9477007722
The nurse teaches a client who has begun taking phenelzine, a monoamine
oxidase inhibitor (MAOI), about the medication. Which foods are allowed in the
diet of the client taking phenelzine? Select all that apply.
A. Peas Correct
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B. Broccoli Correct
C. Potatoes Correct
D. Red wine
E. Avocados
F. Cereal with raisins
Awarded 3.0 points out of 3.0 possible points.
17. 17.ID: 9477008764
A client with a genitourinary tract infection has been prescribed metronidazole
and fluid therapy. The nurse concludes that the client understands the dietary
regimen to be followed while taking the medication when the client states to
eliminate which from the diet?
A. Alcohol Correct
B. Diet cola
C. Bran flakes
D. Chicken livers
18. 18.ID: 9477010198
Calcitriol is prescribed for a client with hypocalcemia. Which foods does the
nurse, knowing that they may interfere with calcium absorption, instruct the
client to limit in the diet? Select all that apply.
A. Bran Correct
B. Milk
C. Clams
D. Spinach Correct
E. Orange juice
Awarded 2.0 points out of 2.0 possible points.
19. 19.ID: 9477007773
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The nurse provides instructions to a client who is beginning therapy with oral
theophylline. The nurse recognizes that the client understands the instructions
when the client states to limit consumption of which items?
A. Coffee, cola, and chocolate Correct
B. Oysters, lobster, and shrimp
C. Apples, oranges, and pineapple
D. Cottage cheese, cream cheese, and dairy creamers
Awarded 1.0 points out of 1.0 possible points.
20. 20.ID: 9477007703
A client with a urinary tract infection has been started on nitrofurantoin, a
urinary antiseptic medication, and is taught about the foods that will maintain
the urinary pH in the acid range. Which food does the nurse tell the client to
eliminate from the diet while taking this medication?
A. Prunes
B. Oranges
C. Rhubarb Correct
D. Cranberries
Awarded 1.0 points out of 1.0 possible points.
21. 21.ID: 9477011664
For which vitamin deficiency should the nurse monitor the client who is on a
vegan diet?
A. Vitamin A
B. Vitamin B12 Correct
C. Vitamin C
D. Vitamin E
Awarded 1.0 points out of 1.0 possible points.
22. 22.ID: 9477006357
A client with cirrhosis has an increased ammonia level. Which diet does the
nurse anticipate will be of benefit to the client?
A. One low in protein Correct
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B. One high in fluids
C. One high in carbohydrates
D. One with a moderate amount of fat
Awarded 1.0 points out of 1.0 possible points.
23. 23.ID: 9477006326
A nurse provides dietary instructions to a client with cholecystitis. Which menu
selection by the client indicates to the nurse that the client understands the
instructions?
A. Roast turkey with a baked potato Correct
B. Fruit plate with fresh whipped cream
C. Fried chicken with macaroni and cheese
D. Barbecued spare ribs with buttered noodles
Awarded 1.0 points out of 1.0 possible points.
24. 24.ID: 9477002348
A client is found to have ulcerative colitis, and the nurse provides instructions to
the client about the diet that should be followed while the disease is in
remission. Which menu selection by the client indicates to the nurse that the
client best understands the instructions?
A. Milk
B. Cabbage
C. Boiled potatoes Correct
D. Coffee with cream
Awarded 1.0 points out of 1.0 possible points.
25. 25.ID: 9477005768
A nurse has taught a client with a new colostomy about measures to control
stool odor in the ostomy drainage bag. Which foods listed on the client’s
shopping list indicate to the nurse that the client has understood the
information? Select all that apply.
A. Eggs
B. Yogurt Correct
C. Parsley Correct
D. Broccoli
E. Cucumbers
F. Cranberry juice Correct
Awarded 3.0 points out of 3.0 possible points.
26. 26.ID: 9477010118
A nurse is teaching a client with an ileostomy about foods that could result in
the production of liquid stools. Which food that just arrived on the client’s meal
tray should the nurse discourage the client from eating?
A. Bran Correct
B. Pasta
C. Boiled rice
D. Low-fat cheese
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Awarded 1.0 points out of 1.0 possible points.
27. 27.ID: 9477011634
A client with liver cancer who is undergoing chemotherapy tells the nurse that
some foods on the meal tray taste bitter. Which food does the nurse suggest
that the client eliminate from the diet, knowing that it is most likely to taste
bitter to the client?
A. Beef Correct
B. Custard
C. Potatoes
D. Cantaloupe
Awarded 1.0 points out of 1.0 possible points.
28. 28.ID: 9476999146
A client with diabetes mellitus who has been taught about dietary management
of the disease wishes to have 8 oz (240 ml) of nonfat yogurt with breakfast.
The nurse determines that the client understands diet management when the
client states that which action will be taken after eating the nonfat yogurt?
A. Not eating ice cream for 2 days
B. Omitting 8 oz (240 ml) of skim milk from that meal Correct
C. Omitting salad dressing and butter at lunchtime
D. Eating only half of an allowed meat product at supper
Awarded 1.0 points out of 1.0 possible points.
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29. 29.ID: 9477006310
A nurse is caring for a client with cirrhosis. As part of the teaching regarding
dietary means of minimizing the effects of the disorder, the nurse educates the
client about foods that are high in thiamine. The nurse determines that the
client has the best understanding of the material if the client states to increase
the intake of which foods? Select all that apply.
A. Milk
B. Peanuts Correct
C. Chicken
D. Broccoli
E. Asparagus Correct
F. Whole-grain cereals Correct
Awarded 3.0 points out of 3.0 possible points.
30. 30.ID: 9477000395
A nurse is monitoring the nutritional status of a client receiving enteral nutrition.
Which parameter does the nurse use to determine the effectiveness of the
tube feedings?
A. Daily weight Correct
B. Serum protein level
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C. Calorie count sheets
D. Daily intake and output records
Awarded 1.0 points out of 1.0 possible points.
31. 31.ID: 9477000353
A nurse is instructing a client in the first trimester of pregnancy about nutrition.
Which statement by the client indicates the need for further instruction?
A. “I need to eat foods high in calcium.”
B. “How I eat can affect my baby’s growth.”
C. “I need to take vitamins throughout my pregnancy.”
D. “My risk for malnourishment is much higher while I’m
pregnant.” Correct
32. 32.ID: 9477002314
A client who has recently been started on enteral feedings complains of
abdominal cramping and diarrhea. The nurse reviews the nutritional content on
the label of the can of feeding solution. Which ingredient is the nurse looking
for that may be causing this problem?
A. Maltose
B. Lactose Correct
C. Sucrose
D. Fructose
Awarded 1.0 points out of 1.0 possible points.
33. 33.ID: 9477003528
A nurse provides dietary instructions to a client with iron-deficiency anemia.
Which foods does the nurse recommend to the client? Select all that apply.
A. Lentils Correct
B. Raisins Correct
C. Pineapple
D. Egg whites
E. Kidney beans Correct
F. Refined white bread
Awarded 3.0 points out of 3.0 possible points.
34. 34.ID: 9476998563
A client has a serum sodium level of 151 mEq/L (151 mmol/L), and the nurse
provides instruction regarding foods to avoid. Which menu choice by the client
indicates to the nurse that the client needs further instruction?
A. Fish
B. Spinach
C. Rhubarb
D. American cheese Correct
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35. 35.ID: 9477003570
A nurse instructs a client at risk for hypokalemia about the foods high in
potassium that should be included in the daily diet. Which menu selection, cited
by the client as a good source of potassium, indicates to the nurse that the
client needs further instruction?
A. Pork
B. Beef
C. Eggs Correct
D. Raisins
A nurse is providing dietary instructions to a client with tuberculosis. Which
foods would the nurse specifically instruct the client to include more of in the
daily diet?
A. Rice and fish
B. Eggs and bacon
C. Cereals and broccoli
D. Meats and citrus fruits Correct
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