HESI MENTAL HEALTH RN V1 V3
QUESTION BANK 2026 COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
◉ A client is admitted to the mental health unit and reports taking extra
anxiety medications because, "I'm so stressed out. I just want to go to
sleep." The RN should plan one on one observation of the client based
on which statement? Answer: "I don't want to walk. Nothing matters
anymore."
◉ A male hospital employee is pushed out the way by a female
employee because of an oncoming gut hey. The pushed employee
becomes very angry and swings at the female employee. Both
employees are referred for counseling with the staff psychiatric RN.
Which factor in the pushed employee's history is most related to the
reaction that occurred? Answer: Was physically abused by his mother.
◉ The RN documents the mental status of a female client who has been
hospitalized for several days by court order. The client states, "I don't
need to be here" and tells the RN that she believes the television talks to
her. The RN should document these assessment findings in which
section of the mental status exam/ Answer: Insight and judgement
◉ A client is admitted to the mental health unit reports shortness of
breath and dizziness. The client tells the RN. "I feel like I'm going to
, die." Which nursing problem should the RN include in this client's plan
of care? Answer: Moderate anxiety
◉ A female client who is wearing dirty clothes and has foul body odor,
comes to the clinic reporting feeling scared because she is being stalked.
What action is most important for the RN to take? Answer: Offer the
client a safe place to relax before interviewing her
◉ The RN leading a group session of adolescent clients gives the
members a handout about anger management. One of the male clients is
fidgety, interrupts peers when they try and talk, and talks about his pets
at home. What nursing action is best for the RN to take? Answer:
Redirect him by encouraging him to read from the handout
◉ A male adolescent was admitted to the unit two days ago for
depression. When the mental health RN tries to interview the client to
establish rapport, he becomes very irritated and sarcastic. Which action
os best for the RN to take? Answer: Offer to play a game of cards with
the client
◉ A male adult is admitted because of an acetaminophen (Tylenol)
overdose. After transfer to the mental health unit, the client is told he has
liver damage. Which information is most important for the nurse to
include in the client's discharge plan? Answer: Do not take any over the
counter meds
◉ After receiving treatment for anorexia, a student asks the school RN
for permission to work in the school cafeteria as part of the school's
QUESTION BANK 2026 COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
◉ A client is admitted to the mental health unit and reports taking extra
anxiety medications because, "I'm so stressed out. I just want to go to
sleep." The RN should plan one on one observation of the client based
on which statement? Answer: "I don't want to walk. Nothing matters
anymore."
◉ A male hospital employee is pushed out the way by a female
employee because of an oncoming gut hey. The pushed employee
becomes very angry and swings at the female employee. Both
employees are referred for counseling with the staff psychiatric RN.
Which factor in the pushed employee's history is most related to the
reaction that occurred? Answer: Was physically abused by his mother.
◉ The RN documents the mental status of a female client who has been
hospitalized for several days by court order. The client states, "I don't
need to be here" and tells the RN that she believes the television talks to
her. The RN should document these assessment findings in which
section of the mental status exam/ Answer: Insight and judgement
◉ A client is admitted to the mental health unit reports shortness of
breath and dizziness. The client tells the RN. "I feel like I'm going to
, die." Which nursing problem should the RN include in this client's plan
of care? Answer: Moderate anxiety
◉ A female client who is wearing dirty clothes and has foul body odor,
comes to the clinic reporting feeling scared because she is being stalked.
What action is most important for the RN to take? Answer: Offer the
client a safe place to relax before interviewing her
◉ The RN leading a group session of adolescent clients gives the
members a handout about anger management. One of the male clients is
fidgety, interrupts peers when they try and talk, and talks about his pets
at home. What nursing action is best for the RN to take? Answer:
Redirect him by encouraging him to read from the handout
◉ A male adolescent was admitted to the unit two days ago for
depression. When the mental health RN tries to interview the client to
establish rapport, he becomes very irritated and sarcastic. Which action
os best for the RN to take? Answer: Offer to play a game of cards with
the client
◉ A male adult is admitted because of an acetaminophen (Tylenol)
overdose. After transfer to the mental health unit, the client is told he has
liver damage. Which information is most important for the nurse to
include in the client's discharge plan? Answer: Do not take any over the
counter meds
◉ After receiving treatment for anorexia, a student asks the school RN
for permission to work in the school cafeteria as part of the school's
