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HESI RN MENTAL HEALTH WITH NGN NEWEST 2026/2027
ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 300 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED
A+||JUST OUT!!!
In an effort to help the child with mild to moderate intellectual
disability develop satisfying relationships
with others, which of the following nursing interventions is
most appropriate?
a. Interpret the child's behavior for others.
b. Set limits on behavior that is socially inappropriate.
c. Allow the child to behave spontaneously, for he or she has no
concept of right or wrong.
d. This child is not capable of forming social relationships. -
ANSWER-b. Set limits on behavior that is socially inappropriate.
The child with autism spectrum disorder has difficulty with
trust. With this in mind, which of the follow-
ing nursing actions would be most appropriate?
a. Encourage all staff to hold the child as often as possible,
conveying trust through touch.
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b. Assign a different staff member each day so child will learn
that everyone can be trusted.
c. Assign same staff person as often as possible to promote
feelings of security and trust.
d. Avoid eye contact, because this is extremely uncomfortable
for the child and may even discourage trust. - ANSWER-c.
Assign same staff person as often as possible to promote
feelings of security and trust.
Which of the following nursing diagnoses would be considered
the priority in planning care for the child
with autism spectrum disorder?
a. Risk for self-mutilation evidenced by banging head against
wall
b. Impaired social interaction evidenced by unresponsiveness
to people
c. Impaired verbal communication evidenced by absence of
verbal expression
d. Disturbed personal identity evidenced by inability to
differentiate self from others - ANSWER-a. Risk for self-
mutilation evidenced by banging head against wall
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Which of the following activities would be most appropriate for
the child with ADHD?
a. Monopoly
b. Volleyball
c. Pool
d. Checkers - ANSWER-b. Volleyball
Which of the following groups is most commonly used for drug
management of the child with ADHD?
a. CNS depressants (e.g., diazepam [Valium])
b. CNS stimulants (e.g., methylphenidate [Ritalin])
c. Anticonvulsants (e.g., phenytoin [Dilantin])
d. Major tranquilizers (e.g., haloperidol [Haldol]) - ANSWER-b.
CNS stimulants (e.g., methylphenidate [Ritalin])
The child with ADHD has a nursing diagnosis of impaired social
interaction. Which of the following
nursing interventions are appropriate for this child? Select all
that apply.
a. Socially isolate the child when interactions with others are
inappropriate.
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b. Set limits with consequences on inappropriate behaviors.
c. Provide rewards for appropriate behaviors.
d. Provide group situations for the child. - ANSWER-b. Set limits
with consequences on inappropriate behaviors.
c. Provide rewards for appropriate behaviors.
d. Provide group situations for the child.
The nursing history and assessment of an adolescent with a
conduct disorder might reveal all of the fol-
lowing behaviors except
a. manipulation of others for fulfillment of own desires.
b. chronic violation of rules.
c. feelings of guilt associated with the exploitation of others.
d. inability to form close peer relationships. - ANSWER-c.
feelings of guilt associated with the exploitation of others.
Certain family dynamics often predispose adolescents to the
development of conduct disorder. Which of
the following patterns is thought to be a contributing factor?
a. Parents who are overprotective
b. Parents who have high expectations for their children
HESI RN MENTAL HEALTH WITH NGN NEWEST 2026/2027
ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 300 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED
A+||JUST OUT!!!
In an effort to help the child with mild to moderate intellectual
disability develop satisfying relationships
with others, which of the following nursing interventions is
most appropriate?
a. Interpret the child's behavior for others.
b. Set limits on behavior that is socially inappropriate.
c. Allow the child to behave spontaneously, for he or she has no
concept of right or wrong.
d. This child is not capable of forming social relationships. -
ANSWER-b. Set limits on behavior that is socially inappropriate.
The child with autism spectrum disorder has difficulty with
trust. With this in mind, which of the follow-
ing nursing actions would be most appropriate?
a. Encourage all staff to hold the child as often as possible,
conveying trust through touch.
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b. Assign a different staff member each day so child will learn
that everyone can be trusted.
c. Assign same staff person as often as possible to promote
feelings of security and trust.
d. Avoid eye contact, because this is extremely uncomfortable
for the child and may even discourage trust. - ANSWER-c.
Assign same staff person as often as possible to promote
feelings of security and trust.
Which of the following nursing diagnoses would be considered
the priority in planning care for the child
with autism spectrum disorder?
a. Risk for self-mutilation evidenced by banging head against
wall
b. Impaired social interaction evidenced by unresponsiveness
to people
c. Impaired verbal communication evidenced by absence of
verbal expression
d. Disturbed personal identity evidenced by inability to
differentiate self from others - ANSWER-a. Risk for self-
mutilation evidenced by banging head against wall
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Which of the following activities would be most appropriate for
the child with ADHD?
a. Monopoly
b. Volleyball
c. Pool
d. Checkers - ANSWER-b. Volleyball
Which of the following groups is most commonly used for drug
management of the child with ADHD?
a. CNS depressants (e.g., diazepam [Valium])
b. CNS stimulants (e.g., methylphenidate [Ritalin])
c. Anticonvulsants (e.g., phenytoin [Dilantin])
d. Major tranquilizers (e.g., haloperidol [Haldol]) - ANSWER-b.
CNS stimulants (e.g., methylphenidate [Ritalin])
The child with ADHD has a nursing diagnosis of impaired social
interaction. Which of the following
nursing interventions are appropriate for this child? Select all
that apply.
a. Socially isolate the child when interactions with others are
inappropriate.
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b. Set limits with consequences on inappropriate behaviors.
c. Provide rewards for appropriate behaviors.
d. Provide group situations for the child. - ANSWER-b. Set limits
with consequences on inappropriate behaviors.
c. Provide rewards for appropriate behaviors.
d. Provide group situations for the child.
The nursing history and assessment of an adolescent with a
conduct disorder might reveal all of the fol-
lowing behaviors except
a. manipulation of others for fulfillment of own desires.
b. chronic violation of rules.
c. feelings of guilt associated with the exploitation of others.
d. inability to form close peer relationships. - ANSWER-c.
feelings of guilt associated with the exploitation of others.
Certain family dynamics often predispose adolescents to the
development of conduct disorder. Which of
the following patterns is thought to be a contributing factor?
a. Parents who are overprotective
b. Parents who have high expectations for their children
