HESI MENTAL HEALTH EXAM ACTUAL
EXAM 2026 UPDATE QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS
ALREADY GRADED A+ (BRAND NEW
VISION)
Which nursing intervention is most important to implement before
disulfiram therapy? - ans-Obtain the client's written consent to
comply with facility protocol.
Rationale: Informed consent must be obtained to receive
disulfiram therapy, or documentation can be noted in the chart
that education was given about potential serious complications
that can occur if client does not abstain from drinking.
What are the ramifications of drinking alcohol while taking disulfiram?
(Select all that apply.) - ans-Severe headache.
Rationale: A severe headache is one of the unpleasant
consequences of drinking alcohol while taking disulfiram, an
aldehyde dehydrogenase inhibitor.
Nausea and vomiting.
Rationale: Nausea and vomiting are unpleasant consequences of
drinking alcohol while taking disulfiram, an aldehyde
dehydrogenase inhibitor.
Chest pain.
Rationale: Chest pain is an unpleasant consequence of drinking
alcohol while taking disulfiram, an aldehyde dehydrogenase
inhibitor.
Hypotension.
Rationale: Hypotension is an unpleasant consequence of drinking
alcohol while taking disulfiram, an aldehyde dehydrogenase
inhibitor.
,While the nurse explains the potential consequences of drinking alcohol
while taking disulfiram, the nurse also tells the client about household
products containing alcohol that should be avoided, including cough
medicine and aftershave lotion.
Which products are acceptable for the client to use? (Select all that apply.)
- ans-Ibuprofen.
Rationale: Ibuprofen is a nonsteroidal antiinflammatory
medication used to treat fever and mild to severe pain. It does
not contain alcohol and is safe for the client to use.
Petroleum jelly.
Rationale: Petroleum jelly does not contain alcohol, so it is safe
for the client to use.
Which question should the nurse ask the client in order to determine
whether the client is able to return to a precrisis level of functioning? -
ans-"Do you have a support system and people who can help
you?"
Rationale: The nurse must determine if the client has an
adequate support system.
Which is the most important consideration for discharge planning? - ans-
Resources available to the client after discharge.
Rationale: The most important consideration is the availability of
resources to the client after discharge. These resources can
include counseling with significant others, group therapy, and
self-help programs like Alcoholics Anonymous.
The nurse enters the client's room to assess readiness for teaching related
to local 12-step programs and observes that the unlicensed assistive
personnel (UAP) is already providing information about local programs.
Which action should the nurse take? - ans-Explain to the UAP, away
from the client, that initial client teaching must be performed by
the nurse.
, Rationale: Initial client teaching requires the expertise of the
nurse.
Which behaviors of the client's partner exhibit codependency toward the
client? (Select all that apply.) - ans-The client's partner states that
moving out of their home caused the client to start drinking
heavily.
Rationale: Finding excuses for alcohol abuse is considered
codependent behavior.
The client's partner removed hidden alcohol from the home and is
now moving back to keep a close eye on the client.
Rationale: The client's partner feels responsible for the client.
Searching for and removing alcohol from the home is further
evidence of codependent behavior.
The client's partner paid all of the bills for the next two months
so that the client won't have to worry about finances when
discharged.
Rationale: This shows that the client's partner feels a need to control the
finances and assume responsibility for the client's duties.
Which thought process describes the client's inability to leave his
apartment because he thinks someone is waiting to kill him? - ans-
Delusions.
Rationale: A delusion is a false belief that is firmly maintained
even though it is not shared by others and is contradicted by
reality.
When the client explains that someone has been following him and is
waiting outside the door of the ED, how should the nurse respond? - ans-
State how he must be concerned and assure him he will be safe
there.
Rationale: The nurse should respond to the client's underlying
feelings and not make assumptions about his delusions.
EXAM 2026 UPDATE QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS
ALREADY GRADED A+ (BRAND NEW
VISION)
Which nursing intervention is most important to implement before
disulfiram therapy? - ans-Obtain the client's written consent to
comply with facility protocol.
Rationale: Informed consent must be obtained to receive
disulfiram therapy, or documentation can be noted in the chart
that education was given about potential serious complications
that can occur if client does not abstain from drinking.
What are the ramifications of drinking alcohol while taking disulfiram?
(Select all that apply.) - ans-Severe headache.
Rationale: A severe headache is one of the unpleasant
consequences of drinking alcohol while taking disulfiram, an
aldehyde dehydrogenase inhibitor.
Nausea and vomiting.
Rationale: Nausea and vomiting are unpleasant consequences of
drinking alcohol while taking disulfiram, an aldehyde
dehydrogenase inhibitor.
Chest pain.
Rationale: Chest pain is an unpleasant consequence of drinking
alcohol while taking disulfiram, an aldehyde dehydrogenase
inhibitor.
Hypotension.
Rationale: Hypotension is an unpleasant consequence of drinking
alcohol while taking disulfiram, an aldehyde dehydrogenase
inhibitor.
,While the nurse explains the potential consequences of drinking alcohol
while taking disulfiram, the nurse also tells the client about household
products containing alcohol that should be avoided, including cough
medicine and aftershave lotion.
Which products are acceptable for the client to use? (Select all that apply.)
- ans-Ibuprofen.
Rationale: Ibuprofen is a nonsteroidal antiinflammatory
medication used to treat fever and mild to severe pain. It does
not contain alcohol and is safe for the client to use.
Petroleum jelly.
Rationale: Petroleum jelly does not contain alcohol, so it is safe
for the client to use.
Which question should the nurse ask the client in order to determine
whether the client is able to return to a precrisis level of functioning? -
ans-"Do you have a support system and people who can help
you?"
Rationale: The nurse must determine if the client has an
adequate support system.
Which is the most important consideration for discharge planning? - ans-
Resources available to the client after discharge.
Rationale: The most important consideration is the availability of
resources to the client after discharge. These resources can
include counseling with significant others, group therapy, and
self-help programs like Alcoholics Anonymous.
The nurse enters the client's room to assess readiness for teaching related
to local 12-step programs and observes that the unlicensed assistive
personnel (UAP) is already providing information about local programs.
Which action should the nurse take? - ans-Explain to the UAP, away
from the client, that initial client teaching must be performed by
the nurse.
, Rationale: Initial client teaching requires the expertise of the
nurse.
Which behaviors of the client's partner exhibit codependency toward the
client? (Select all that apply.) - ans-The client's partner states that
moving out of their home caused the client to start drinking
heavily.
Rationale: Finding excuses for alcohol abuse is considered
codependent behavior.
The client's partner removed hidden alcohol from the home and is
now moving back to keep a close eye on the client.
Rationale: The client's partner feels responsible for the client.
Searching for and removing alcohol from the home is further
evidence of codependent behavior.
The client's partner paid all of the bills for the next two months
so that the client won't have to worry about finances when
discharged.
Rationale: This shows that the client's partner feels a need to control the
finances and assume responsibility for the client's duties.
Which thought process describes the client's inability to leave his
apartment because he thinks someone is waiting to kill him? - ans-
Delusions.
Rationale: A delusion is a false belief that is firmly maintained
even though it is not shared by others and is contradicted by
reality.
When the client explains that someone has been following him and is
waiting outside the door of the ED, how should the nurse respond? - ans-
State how he must be concerned and assure him he will be safe
there.
Rationale: The nurse should respond to the client's underlying
feelings and not make assumptions about his delusions.
