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61 QUESTIONS
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This document contains 61 verified questions with correct answers provided, covering
essential concepts in nursing care. It serves as an effective resource for students seeking to
enhance their understanding of critical nursing scenarios and decision-making processes.
Ideal for exam preparation, review sessions, and certification readiness, it supports
comprehensive study through direct engagement with key clinical situations.
CONTENTS
Psychiatric Emergencies Q1–Q14
Substance Abuse and Withdrawal Q15–Q26
Mental Health Disorders Q27–Q39
Patient Assessment and Care Planning Q40–Q50
Page 1
, Therapeutic Interventions Q51–Q61
E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 61
The nurse completes an emergency admission of a male client with schizophrenia who has
not been taking his antipsychotic medications. The client is pacing, is extremely irritable,
and has a blood pressure of 146/96. What is the priority nursing action?
CORRECT ANSWER
Reevaluate the client's blood pressure in an hour.
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 61
A young adult female client with panic disorder arrives in the Emergency Center with a 4-
day history of chest pain that began when her boyfriend left her. Initial assessment reveals
normal cardiopulmonary findings. Which information is most important for the nurse to
obtain?
CORRECT ANSWER
Drugs taken in last 7 days.
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 61
A male client is brought to the emergency department by a police officer, who reports the
client was "disturbing the peace" by running naked in the street, striking out at others, and
smashing car windows. Which behaviors should the client demonstrate to determine if he
should be evaluated for involuntary commitment? (Choose all that apply.)
CORRECT ANSWER
Threats to kill his friend, hears voices telling him to kill himself, reports he has not needed a
bath in 4 months and says he has not eaten in 3 days.
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, Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 61
The nurse is caring for an adult male client with catatonic schizophrenia who is mute and
motionless. What is the priority nursing problem?
CORRECT ANSWER
High risk for fluid and electrolyte imbalance.
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 61
At the end of a group therapy session, a client who is hospitalized for psychosis falls to the
floor when attempting to stand. What intervention should the nurse implement first?
CORRECT ANSWER
Ask a group member to seek help.
Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 61
During the admission of a male client to the mental health unit, the client tells the nurse that
he had a panic attack today and ran out of the physician's office. Which question is most
important for the nurse to ask this client?
CORRECT ANSWER
Have you had any thoughts of hurting yourself?
Q7 QUESTION 7 OF 61
The nurse is caring for a client who received the first-time electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) a
half hour ago. Which action should the nurse implement first?
CORRECT ANSWER
Monitor vital signs.
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P R O F E S S I O N A L P R A C T I C E M AT E R I A L S
NSG 322 HESI Questions
& Answers 2026-2027 |
Latest Nursing Exam
Review
Verified Answers Exam Ready With Rationales
61 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document contains 61 verified questions with correct answers provided, covering
essential concepts in nursing care. It serves as an effective resource for students seeking to
enhance their understanding of critical nursing scenarios and decision-making processes.
Ideal for exam preparation, review sessions, and certification readiness, it supports
comprehensive study through direct engagement with key clinical situations.
CONTENTS
Psychiatric Emergencies Q1–Q14
Substance Abuse and Withdrawal Q15–Q26
Mental Health Disorders Q27–Q39
Patient Assessment and Care Planning Q40–Q50
Page 1
, Therapeutic Interventions Q51–Q61
E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 61
The nurse completes an emergency admission of a male client with schizophrenia who has
not been taking his antipsychotic medications. The client is pacing, is extremely irritable,
and has a blood pressure of 146/96. What is the priority nursing action?
CORRECT ANSWER
Reevaluate the client's blood pressure in an hour.
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 61
A young adult female client with panic disorder arrives in the Emergency Center with a 4-
day history of chest pain that began when her boyfriend left her. Initial assessment reveals
normal cardiopulmonary findings. Which information is most important for the nurse to
obtain?
CORRECT ANSWER
Drugs taken in last 7 days.
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 61
A male client is brought to the emergency department by a police officer, who reports the
client was "disturbing the peace" by running naked in the street, striking out at others, and
smashing car windows. Which behaviors should the client demonstrate to determine if he
should be evaluated for involuntary commitment? (Choose all that apply.)
CORRECT ANSWER
Threats to kill his friend, hears voices telling him to kill himself, reports he has not needed a
bath in 4 months and says he has not eaten in 3 days.
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, Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 61
The nurse is caring for an adult male client with catatonic schizophrenia who is mute and
motionless. What is the priority nursing problem?
CORRECT ANSWER
High risk for fluid and electrolyte imbalance.
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 61
At the end of a group therapy session, a client who is hospitalized for psychosis falls to the
floor when attempting to stand. What intervention should the nurse implement first?
CORRECT ANSWER
Ask a group member to seek help.
Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 61
During the admission of a male client to the mental health unit, the client tells the nurse that
he had a panic attack today and ran out of the physician's office. Which question is most
important for the nurse to ask this client?
CORRECT ANSWER
Have you had any thoughts of hurting yourself?
Q7 QUESTION 7 OF 61
The nurse is caring for a client who received the first-time electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) a
half hour ago. Which action should the nurse implement first?
CORRECT ANSWER
Monitor vital signs.
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