HESI MENTAL HEALTH LATEST 2025-2026 ACTUAL
EXAM COMPLETE 200 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERWERS //ALREADY GRADED A+
Overview
This comprehensive HESI Mental Health study resource is designed to help nursing students
strengthen therapeutic communication, clinical reasoning, and safe-practice decision-making for
Mental Health–focused HESI assessments. Featuring 200 high-quality, exam-style practice
questions with correct, detailed explanations, this guide mirrors the rigor, reasoning, and
structure of HESI Mental Health exams for the 2025–2026 cycle. All content has been expert-
reviewed and graded A+ for clarity, accuracy, and reliability.
Key Features
✅ 200 Exam-Style Practice Questions — Each with correct, detailed rationales
✅ Updated for 2025–2026 HESI Mental Health Standards
✅ Covers All Major Mental Health Nursing Domains:
Therapeutic Communication Techniques
Mood Disorders & Psychotic Disorders
Anxiety, Trauma, and Stressor-Related Disorders
Personality Disorders & Behavioral Interventions
Substance Use Disorders & Withdrawal Management
Crisis Intervention & Suicide Precautions
Legal/Ethical Mental Health Nursing
Psychopharmacology & Medication Monitoring
Mental Status Assessment & Prioritization
Collaboration, Safety & Patient Education
✅ A+ Graded, Expert-Verified Answers
Purpose
• Provide a complete, structured review for Mental Health HESI exam preparation
• Strengthen skills in clinical judgment, therapeutic communication, and safety
• Support nursing students seeking high performance on HESI-style assessments
,Recommended For
• Students preparing for the HESI Mental Health exam
• Learners who want detailed, rationale-supported practice questions
• Tutors, educators, and study groups assembling high-quality Mental Health review materials
Your Complete HESI Mental Health Study Resource
With 200 exam-style questions and A+ graded, detailed explanations, this guide is one of the
most reliable, effective, and up-to-date tools for mastering Mental Health Nursing concepts and
preparing confidently for HESI exams in the 2025–2026 cycle.
The nurse leading a group session of adolescent clients give the members handout about anger
management. One of the male clients is fidgety, interrupts peers when they try to talk, and talks about
his pets at home. What nursing action is best for the nurse to take? A. Give the client permission to
leave and return in 10 minutes.
B. Explore the client's feeling about his pets and home life.
C. Encourage his peers to help involve him in the activity.
D. Redirect him by encouraging him to read from the handout. - ANSWERWER-D. Redirect him by
encouraging him to read from the handout.
(Best nursing action is to ask the client to read from the handout)
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 confort
into a monster. What action should the nurse 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. Administer the prescribed anticholinergic benztropine (Cogentin) for dystonia.
D. Direct client to occupational therapy to distract him from somactic complaints. - ANSWERWER-C
(The client is experiencing a dystonic reaction due to dopamine depletion, one of the physiologic actions
of Risperidone. This side effect requires immediate management with Cogentin )
,A middle-aged adult with major depressive disorder suffer from psychomotor redardation, hypersomnia,
and amotivation. Which intervention is like to be most effective in returning this client to a normal level
of functioning?
A. Encourage the client to exercise.
B. Suggest that the client develop a list of pleasurable activities.
C. Provide education on methods to enhance sleep.
D. Teach the client to develop a plan for daily structured activities. - ANSWERWER-D. Teach the client
to develop a plan for daily structured activities.
(Development of structure life-style is vital when a client is having difficulty with psychomotor
retardation, amotivation and hypersomnia)
A male client with a long history of alcohol dependency arrives in the Emergency department describing
the feeling of bugs crawling on his body. His blood pressure is 170/102, pulse rate is 110 beats/ min, and
his blood alcohol level is 0 mg/dl. Which prescription should the nurse administer?
A. Haloperidol (Hadol)
B. Thiamine (Vitamin B1)
C. Lorazapam (Ativan)
D. Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) - ANSWERWER-C
(A client with a history of alcohol dependency can experience delirium tremors within 72 to 96 hours
after alcohol abstinence. Ativan should be given to decrease central venous systems excitation
(restlessness, agitation, seizures)
The nurse is teaching a client about the initiation of a prescribed abstinence therapy using disulfiram
(Antabuse). What information should the client acknowledge understanding? A. Completely abstain
from heroin or cocaine use.
B. Attend monthly meetings of alcoholic anonymous.
C. Remain alcohol free for 12 hours prior to the first dose.
D. Admit to others that he is a substance abuser. - ANSWERWER-C
(The client must be alcohol free for 12 hours before the beginning of Antabuse therapy to avoid the
precipitation of a dusulfiram reaction, an aversive effects)
, A female client reports feeling hopeless and is unable to stop crying. She explains that she is worried
about losing her job. Since the client's husband recently lost his job she feels her employmemt is
essential to the family's survival. To evaluate the effectiveness of cognitive-behavioral techniques, which
client outcomes should the nurse include in the plan of care?
A. Relates insight into problematic relationships B.
Demonstrates a healthy relationship with husband.
C. Described how the family can resolve problem.
D. Changes thought patterns related to problem solving. - ANSWERWER-D
(Cognitive-behavior therapy focuses on changing thought pattern by directing the client to problem
solving the present situation)
A female client engages in repeated checks of door and window locks, behavior that presents her from
arriving on time and interferes with her ability to function effectively. What action should the nurse
take?
A. Discuss checking the time frequently
B. Ask the client why she checks the locks
C. Plan a list of activities to be carried out daily.
D. Determine the type and size of the locks. - ANSWERWER-C
(Helps the client to gain recognition of and insight into the anxiety and assists her to learn new adaptive
coping behaviors)
A male client with schizophrenia is demonstrating echolalia, which is becoming annoying to other
clients on the unit. That intervention is best for the nurse to implement? A. avoid recognizing the
behavior. B. Isolate the client from other clients.
C. Administer a PRN sedative.
D. Escort the client to his room. - ANSWERWER-D
(Echolalia, constantly repeating what others are saying, can become disruptive to a community
environment, so the nurse should direct the client to a private space such as his room)
EXAM COMPLETE 200 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERWERS //ALREADY GRADED A+
Overview
This comprehensive HESI Mental Health study resource is designed to help nursing students
strengthen therapeutic communication, clinical reasoning, and safe-practice decision-making for
Mental Health–focused HESI assessments. Featuring 200 high-quality, exam-style practice
questions with correct, detailed explanations, this guide mirrors the rigor, reasoning, and
structure of HESI Mental Health exams for the 2025–2026 cycle. All content has been expert-
reviewed and graded A+ for clarity, accuracy, and reliability.
Key Features
✅ 200 Exam-Style Practice Questions — Each with correct, detailed rationales
✅ Updated for 2025–2026 HESI Mental Health Standards
✅ Covers All Major Mental Health Nursing Domains:
Therapeutic Communication Techniques
Mood Disorders & Psychotic Disorders
Anxiety, Trauma, and Stressor-Related Disorders
Personality Disorders & Behavioral Interventions
Substance Use Disorders & Withdrawal Management
Crisis Intervention & Suicide Precautions
Legal/Ethical Mental Health Nursing
Psychopharmacology & Medication Monitoring
Mental Status Assessment & Prioritization
Collaboration, Safety & Patient Education
✅ A+ Graded, Expert-Verified Answers
Purpose
• Provide a complete, structured review for Mental Health HESI exam preparation
• Strengthen skills in clinical judgment, therapeutic communication, and safety
• Support nursing students seeking high performance on HESI-style assessments
,Recommended For
• Students preparing for the HESI Mental Health exam
• Learners who want detailed, rationale-supported practice questions
• Tutors, educators, and study groups assembling high-quality Mental Health review materials
Your Complete HESI Mental Health Study Resource
With 200 exam-style questions and A+ graded, detailed explanations, this guide is one of the
most reliable, effective, and up-to-date tools for mastering Mental Health Nursing concepts and
preparing confidently for HESI exams in the 2025–2026 cycle.
The nurse leading a group session of adolescent clients give the members handout about anger
management. One of the male clients is fidgety, interrupts peers when they try to talk, and talks about
his pets at home. What nursing action is best for the nurse to take? A. Give the client permission to
leave and return in 10 minutes.
B. Explore the client's feeling about his pets and home life.
C. Encourage his peers to help involve him in the activity.
D. Redirect him by encouraging him to read from the handout. - ANSWERWER-D. Redirect him by
encouraging him to read from the handout.
(Best nursing action is to ask the client to read from the handout)
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 confort
into a monster. What action should the nurse 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. Administer the prescribed anticholinergic benztropine (Cogentin) for dystonia.
D. Direct client to occupational therapy to distract him from somactic complaints. - ANSWERWER-C
(The client is experiencing a dystonic reaction due to dopamine depletion, one of the physiologic actions
of Risperidone. This side effect requires immediate management with Cogentin )
,A middle-aged adult with major depressive disorder suffer from psychomotor redardation, hypersomnia,
and amotivation. Which intervention is like to be most effective in returning this client to a normal level
of functioning?
A. Encourage the client to exercise.
B. Suggest that the client develop a list of pleasurable activities.
C. Provide education on methods to enhance sleep.
D. Teach the client to develop a plan for daily structured activities. - ANSWERWER-D. Teach the client
to develop a plan for daily structured activities.
(Development of structure life-style is vital when a client is having difficulty with psychomotor
retardation, amotivation and hypersomnia)
A male client with a long history of alcohol dependency arrives in the Emergency department describing
the feeling of bugs crawling on his body. His blood pressure is 170/102, pulse rate is 110 beats/ min, and
his blood alcohol level is 0 mg/dl. Which prescription should the nurse administer?
A. Haloperidol (Hadol)
B. Thiamine (Vitamin B1)
C. Lorazapam (Ativan)
D. Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) - ANSWERWER-C
(A client with a history of alcohol dependency can experience delirium tremors within 72 to 96 hours
after alcohol abstinence. Ativan should be given to decrease central venous systems excitation
(restlessness, agitation, seizures)
The nurse is teaching a client about the initiation of a prescribed abstinence therapy using disulfiram
(Antabuse). What information should the client acknowledge understanding? A. Completely abstain
from heroin or cocaine use.
B. Attend monthly meetings of alcoholic anonymous.
C. Remain alcohol free for 12 hours prior to the first dose.
D. Admit to others that he is a substance abuser. - ANSWERWER-C
(The client must be alcohol free for 12 hours before the beginning of Antabuse therapy to avoid the
precipitation of a dusulfiram reaction, an aversive effects)
, A female client reports feeling hopeless and is unable to stop crying. She explains that she is worried
about losing her job. Since the client's husband recently lost his job she feels her employmemt is
essential to the family's survival. To evaluate the effectiveness of cognitive-behavioral techniques, which
client outcomes should the nurse include in the plan of care?
A. Relates insight into problematic relationships B.
Demonstrates a healthy relationship with husband.
C. Described how the family can resolve problem.
D. Changes thought patterns related to problem solving. - ANSWERWER-D
(Cognitive-behavior therapy focuses on changing thought pattern by directing the client to problem
solving the present situation)
A female client engages in repeated checks of door and window locks, behavior that presents her from
arriving on time and interferes with her ability to function effectively. What action should the nurse
take?
A. Discuss checking the time frequently
B. Ask the client why she checks the locks
C. Plan a list of activities to be carried out daily.
D. Determine the type and size of the locks. - ANSWERWER-C
(Helps the client to gain recognition of and insight into the anxiety and assists her to learn new adaptive
coping behaviors)
A male client with schizophrenia is demonstrating echolalia, which is becoming annoying to other
clients on the unit. That intervention is best for the nurse to implement? A. avoid recognizing the
behavior. B. Isolate the client from other clients.
C. Administer a PRN sedative.
D. Escort the client to his room. - ANSWERWER-D
(Echolalia, constantly repeating what others are saying, can become disruptive to a community
environment, so the nurse should direct the client to a private space such as his room)
