HESI MENTAL HEALTH EXAM 3 EXAM
PREPARATION AND SUMMARY SHEET 2026
◉ Behavior comparison in depression. Answer: Emotional quality of
attitude is crucial for assessment.
◉ Safety plan for intimate partner violence. Answer: Includes
strategies to ensure client safety.
◉ Code with family and friends. Answer: Signals violence to trusted
individuals discreetly.
◉ Escape route planning. Answer: Essential if abuser blocks main
exit.
◉ Preparedness for escape. Answer: Bag with essentials ready for
quick departure.
◉ Client's nonverbal behavior. Answer: Avoiding eye contact
indicates potential discomfort.
◉ Therapeutic technique goal. Answer: Allow client to recognize
their interaction style.
,◉ Priority nursing problem in depression. Answer: Social isolation
is a critical concern.
◉ Discontinuation of medications. Answer: Lithium should be
stopped if antipsychotics are discontinued.
◉ Discrepancy in communication. Answer: RN documents nonverbal
messages for clarity.
◉ Interpreting nonverbal communication. Answer: Integrate verbal
and nonverbal cues for understanding.
◉ Anger expression in clients. Answer: Client expresses frustration
towards roommate verbally.
◉ Defense mechanism: Projection. Answer: Attributing one's
feelings to another person.
◉ Lithium side effects. Answer: Excessive thirst (polydipsia) is a
common symptom.
◉ Client hydration intervention. Answer: Encourage hard candy to
alleviate thirst.
,◉ Bathroom sink drinking. Answer: Client behavior indicates severe
thirst issue.
◉ Assessment of adolescent depression. Answer: Focus on
emotional quality and social interactions.
◉ Intimate partner violence strategies. Answer: Include escape
routes and emergency contacts.
◉ Nonverbal communication importance. Answer: Critical for
understanding client's true feelings.
◉ Bipolar disorder medication management. Answer: Monitor for
side effects and adherence.
◉ Disulfiram (Antabuse). Answer: Medication for alcohol abstinence
therapy.
◉ Abstinence therapy. Answer: Complete avoidance of substance
use.
◉ Ziprasidone (Geodon). Answer: Antipsychotic medication for
schizophrenia.
, ◉ Schizophrenia. Answer: Severe mental disorder affecting thought
processes.
◉ Agoraphobia. Answer: Fear of crowded or open spaces.
◉ Desensitization. Answer: Gradual exposure to feared stimuli.
◉ Self-esteem promotion. Answer: Actions to enhance a client's self-
worth.
◉ Risperidone (Risperdal). Answer: Antipsychotic used for
schizophrenia treatment.
◉ Dystonia. Answer: Muscle contractions causing abnormal
postures.
◉ Anticholinergic medication. Answer: Drugs used to treat
movement disorders.
◉ Aggressive behavior. Answer: Hostile actions that may harm
others.
PREPARATION AND SUMMARY SHEET 2026
◉ Behavior comparison in depression. Answer: Emotional quality of
attitude is crucial for assessment.
◉ Safety plan for intimate partner violence. Answer: Includes
strategies to ensure client safety.
◉ Code with family and friends. Answer: Signals violence to trusted
individuals discreetly.
◉ Escape route planning. Answer: Essential if abuser blocks main
exit.
◉ Preparedness for escape. Answer: Bag with essentials ready for
quick departure.
◉ Client's nonverbal behavior. Answer: Avoiding eye contact
indicates potential discomfort.
◉ Therapeutic technique goal. Answer: Allow client to recognize
their interaction style.
,◉ Priority nursing problem in depression. Answer: Social isolation
is a critical concern.
◉ Discontinuation of medications. Answer: Lithium should be
stopped if antipsychotics are discontinued.
◉ Discrepancy in communication. Answer: RN documents nonverbal
messages for clarity.
◉ Interpreting nonverbal communication. Answer: Integrate verbal
and nonverbal cues for understanding.
◉ Anger expression in clients. Answer: Client expresses frustration
towards roommate verbally.
◉ Defense mechanism: Projection. Answer: Attributing one's
feelings to another person.
◉ Lithium side effects. Answer: Excessive thirst (polydipsia) is a
common symptom.
◉ Client hydration intervention. Answer: Encourage hard candy to
alleviate thirst.
,◉ Bathroom sink drinking. Answer: Client behavior indicates severe
thirst issue.
◉ Assessment of adolescent depression. Answer: Focus on
emotional quality and social interactions.
◉ Intimate partner violence strategies. Answer: Include escape
routes and emergency contacts.
◉ Nonverbal communication importance. Answer: Critical for
understanding client's true feelings.
◉ Bipolar disorder medication management. Answer: Monitor for
side effects and adherence.
◉ Disulfiram (Antabuse). Answer: Medication for alcohol abstinence
therapy.
◉ Abstinence therapy. Answer: Complete avoidance of substance
use.
◉ Ziprasidone (Geodon). Answer: Antipsychotic medication for
schizophrenia.
, ◉ Schizophrenia. Answer: Severe mental disorder affecting thought
processes.
◉ Agoraphobia. Answer: Fear of crowded or open spaces.
◉ Desensitization. Answer: Gradual exposure to feared stimuli.
◉ Self-esteem promotion. Answer: Actions to enhance a client's self-
worth.
◉ Risperidone (Risperdal). Answer: Antipsychotic used for
schizophrenia treatment.
◉ Dystonia. Answer: Muscle contractions causing abnormal
postures.
◉ Anticholinergic medication. Answer: Drugs used to treat
movement disorders.
◉ Aggressive behavior. Answer: Hostile actions that may harm
others.
