MENTAL HEALTH HESI RN TEST BANK NEWEST 2024
ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 300 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
ALREADY GRADED A+.
The RN is teaching a client about the initiation of the
prescribed abstinence therapy using disulfiram (Antabuse).
What information should the client acknowledge
understanding?
A. Completely abstain from heroin or cocaine use.
B. Remain alcohol free for 12 hours prior to the first dose.
C. Attend monthly meetings of alcoholics anonymous.
D. Admit to others that he is a substance user. - ANSWER
>>>>B
A male client with schizophrenia is admitted to the mental
health unit after abruptly stopping his prescription for
ziprasidone (Geodon) one month ago. Which question is most
important for the RN to ask the client?
A. Have you lost interest in the things that you used to enjoy?
B. Is your ability to think or concentrate decreased?
C. How many continuous hours do you sleep at night?
D. Do you hear sounds or voices that others do not hear? -
ANSWER >>>>D
During an annual physical by the occupational RN working in
a corporate clinic, a male employee tells the RN that is high-
stress job is causing trouble in his personal life. He further
explains that he often gets so angry while driving to and from
,work that he has considered "getting even" with other drivers.
How should the RN respond?
A. "Anger is contagious and could result in major
confrontation."
B. "Try not to let your anger cause you to act impulsively."
C. "Expressing your anger to a stranger could result in an
unsafe situation."
D. "It sounds as if there are many situations that make you
feel angry." - ANSWER >>>>D
A client who has agoraphobia (a fear of crowds) is beginning
desensitization with the therapist, and the RN is reinforcing
the process. Which intervention has the highest priority for
this client's plan of care?
A. Encourage substitution of positive thoughts and negative
ones.
B. Establish trust by providing a calm, safe environment.
C. Progressively expose the client to larger crowds.
D. Encourage deep breathing when anxiety escalates in a
crowd. - ANSWER >>>>B
Which nursing actions are likely to help promote the self-
esteem of a male client with modern depression?
A. Ask the client what his long term goals are.
B. Discuss the challenges of his medical condition.
C. Include the client in determining treatment protocol.
D. Encourage the client to engage in recreational therapy.
E. Provide opportunities for the client to discuss his concerns.
- ANSWER >>>>A D E
A male client is admitted to the psychiatric unit for recurrent
negative symptoms of chronic schizophrenia and medication
adjustment of Risperidone (Risperdal). When the client walks
,to the nurse's station in a laterally contracted position, he
states that something has made his body contort into a
monster. What action should the RN take?
A. Medicate the client with the prescribed antipsychotic
thioridazine (Mellaril).
B. Offer the client a prescribed physical therapy hot pack for
muscle spasms.
C. Direct client to occupational therapy to distract him from
somatic complaints.
D. Administer the prescribed anticholinergic benztropine
(Cogentin) for dystonia. - ANSWER >>>>D
While interviewing a client, the nurse takes notes to assist
with accurate documentation later. Which statement is most
accurate regarding note-taking during an interview?
A. The nurse' ability to directly observe the client's nonverbal
communication is limited
with note taking.
B. Taking notes during an interview is a legal obligation of the
examining nurse.
C. The client's comfort level is increased when the nurse
breaks eye contact to take note to take note.
D. The interview process is enhanced with note taking and
allows the client speak at normal pace. - ANSWER >>>>A
An adolescent male receives a prescription for an
antidepressant drug because he is exhibiting a depressed
affect. While the client is taking the antidepressant, which
comparison of the client's behavior before and after taking the
drug is most important for the nurse to obtain?
A. His appetite.
B. The emotional quality of his attitude
C. His level of activity.
, D. The interactions he has with others. - ANSWER >>>>B
A nurse is providing education about strategies for a safety
plan for a female client who is a victim of intimate partner
violence. Which strategies should be included in the safety
plan? Select all that apply.
A. Purchase a gun to use for protection
B. Establish a code with family and friends to signify violence.
C. Plan an escape route to use if the abuser blocks the main
exit.
D. Have a bag ready that has extra clothes for self and
children - ANSWER >>>>B C D
While sitting in the dayroom of the mental health unit, a male
adolescent avoids eye contact, looks at the floor, and talks
softly when interacting verbally with the nurse. The two trade
places, and the nurse demonstrate the client's behavior. What
is the main goal of this therapeutic techniques?
A. Discuss the client's feeling when he responds.
B. Allow the client to identify the way he interacts.
C. Initiate a non-threatening conversation with the client.
D. Dialog about the ineffectiveness of his interactions.) -
ANSWER >>>>B
A client with depression remains in bed most of the day, and
declines activities. Which nursing problem has the greatest
priority for this client?
A. Loss of interest in diversional activity.
B. Social isolation.
C. Refusal to address nutritional needs.
D. Low self-esteem. - ANSWER >>>>C
ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 300 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
ALREADY GRADED A+.
The RN is teaching a client about the initiation of the
prescribed abstinence therapy using disulfiram (Antabuse).
What information should the client acknowledge
understanding?
A. Completely abstain from heroin or cocaine use.
B. Remain alcohol free for 12 hours prior to the first dose.
C. Attend monthly meetings of alcoholics anonymous.
D. Admit to others that he is a substance user. - ANSWER
>>>>B
A male client with schizophrenia is admitted to the mental
health unit after abruptly stopping his prescription for
ziprasidone (Geodon) one month ago. Which question is most
important for the RN to ask the client?
A. Have you lost interest in the things that you used to enjoy?
B. Is your ability to think or concentrate decreased?
C. How many continuous hours do you sleep at night?
D. Do you hear sounds or voices that others do not hear? -
ANSWER >>>>D
During an annual physical by the occupational RN working in
a corporate clinic, a male employee tells the RN that is high-
stress job is causing trouble in his personal life. He further
explains that he often gets so angry while driving to and from
,work that he has considered "getting even" with other drivers.
How should the RN respond?
A. "Anger is contagious and could result in major
confrontation."
B. "Try not to let your anger cause you to act impulsively."
C. "Expressing your anger to a stranger could result in an
unsafe situation."
D. "It sounds as if there are many situations that make you
feel angry." - ANSWER >>>>D
A client who has agoraphobia (a fear of crowds) is beginning
desensitization with the therapist, and the RN is reinforcing
the process. Which intervention has the highest priority for
this client's plan of care?
A. Encourage substitution of positive thoughts and negative
ones.
B. Establish trust by providing a calm, safe environment.
C. Progressively expose the client to larger crowds.
D. Encourage deep breathing when anxiety escalates in a
crowd. - ANSWER >>>>B
Which nursing actions are likely to help promote the self-
esteem of a male client with modern depression?
A. Ask the client what his long term goals are.
B. Discuss the challenges of his medical condition.
C. Include the client in determining treatment protocol.
D. Encourage the client to engage in recreational therapy.
E. Provide opportunities for the client to discuss his concerns.
- ANSWER >>>>A D E
A male client is admitted to the psychiatric unit for recurrent
negative symptoms of chronic schizophrenia and medication
adjustment of Risperidone (Risperdal). When the client walks
,to the nurse's station in a laterally contracted position, he
states that something has made his body contort into a
monster. What action should the RN take?
A. Medicate the client with the prescribed antipsychotic
thioridazine (Mellaril).
B. Offer the client a prescribed physical therapy hot pack for
muscle spasms.
C. Direct client to occupational therapy to distract him from
somatic complaints.
D. Administer the prescribed anticholinergic benztropine
(Cogentin) for dystonia. - ANSWER >>>>D
While interviewing a client, the nurse takes notes to assist
with accurate documentation later. Which statement is most
accurate regarding note-taking during an interview?
A. The nurse' ability to directly observe the client's nonverbal
communication is limited
with note taking.
B. Taking notes during an interview is a legal obligation of the
examining nurse.
C. The client's comfort level is increased when the nurse
breaks eye contact to take note to take note.
D. The interview process is enhanced with note taking and
allows the client speak at normal pace. - ANSWER >>>>A
An adolescent male receives a prescription for an
antidepressant drug because he is exhibiting a depressed
affect. While the client is taking the antidepressant, which
comparison of the client's behavior before and after taking the
drug is most important for the nurse to obtain?
A. His appetite.
B. The emotional quality of his attitude
C. His level of activity.
, D. The interactions he has with others. - ANSWER >>>>B
A nurse is providing education about strategies for a safety
plan for a female client who is a victim of intimate partner
violence. Which strategies should be included in the safety
plan? Select all that apply.
A. Purchase a gun to use for protection
B. Establish a code with family and friends to signify violence.
C. Plan an escape route to use if the abuser blocks the main
exit.
D. Have a bag ready that has extra clothes for self and
children - ANSWER >>>>B C D
While sitting in the dayroom of the mental health unit, a male
adolescent avoids eye contact, looks at the floor, and talks
softly when interacting verbally with the nurse. The two trade
places, and the nurse demonstrate the client's behavior. What
is the main goal of this therapeutic techniques?
A. Discuss the client's feeling when he responds.
B. Allow the client to identify the way he interacts.
C. Initiate a non-threatening conversation with the client.
D. Dialog about the ineffectiveness of his interactions.) -
ANSWER >>>>B
A client with depression remains in bed most of the day, and
declines activities. Which nursing problem has the greatest
priority for this client?
A. Loss of interest in diversional activity.
B. Social isolation.
C. Refusal to address nutritional needs.
D. Low self-esteem. - ANSWER >>>>C
