HESI CAT EXAM TEST 2026 CERTIFICATION
EVALUATION QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
COMPLETE STUDY SHEET FINAL PREP 350
◉ Which stages would the nurse explain that a toddler goes through,
according to Freud's theory? Select all that apply.
1
Oral
2
Anal
3
Phallic
4
Genital
5
Latency.
Answer: 12
According to Freud's theory, a toddler goes through the oral and anal
stages. The phallic stage is seen in children between the ages of 3 to
6 years. The genital stage is seen during puberty through adulthood.
The latency stage is seen in children ages 6 to 12 years of age.
,◉ A client is found to have a borderline personality disorder. What
behavior does the nurse consider is most typical of these clients?
1
Inept
2
Eccentric
3
Impulsive
4
Dependent.
Answer: 3
Impulsive, potentially self-damaging behaviors are typical of clients
with this personality disorder. Inept behavior, by itself, is not typical
of clients with any specific personality disorder. Eccentric behavior
is more typical of the client with a schizotypal personality disorder.
Dependent behavior is more typical of the client with a dependent
personality disorder.
◉ An older adult, accompanied by family members, is admitted to a
long-term care facility with symptoms of dementia. What initial
statement by the nurse during the admission procedure would be
most helpful to this client?
1
,"You're a little disoriented now, but don't worry. You'll be all right in
a few days."
2
"Don't be afraid. I'm your nurse, and everyone here in the hospital is
here to help you."
3
"I'm the nurse on duty today. You're in the hospital. Your family can
stay with you for a while."
4
"Let me introduce you to the staff here first. In a little while I'll get
you acquainted with our unit routine.".
Answer: 2
Familiarity with the environment and a self-introduction may help
promote security and feelings of trust. Telling the client "You're a
little disoriented now, but don't worry. You'll be all right in a few
days" denies the client's feelings and provides false reassurance. A
self-introducing one's self followed by telling the client that of being
in the hospital and that the family may stay for a while denies the
client's feelings but does provide self-introduction and orientation
regarding the client's location. A person under stress cannot
assimilate much information; verbiage could lead to more confusion.
◉ Which identity may fail to develop if the adolescent fails to feel a
sense of belonging and acceptance?
1
, Sexual identity
2
Group identity
3
Family identity
4
Health identity.
Answer: 2
Failure to feel acceptance and belonging results in failure to
establish a group identity. A lack of physical evidence of maturity can
predispose the adolescent to fail to establish a sexual identity.
Adolescents depend on these physical cues because they want
assurance of maleness or femaleness and do not wish to be different
from their peers. If an adolescent fails to foster independence and
balance in the family structure, it may hamper family identity.
Healthy adolescents evaluate their own health on the basis of
feelings of well-being, ability to function normally, and absence of
symptoms.
◉ In her eighth month of pregnancy, a 24-year-old client is brought
to the hospital by the police, who were called when she barricaded
herself in a ladies' restroom of a restaurant. During admission the
client shouts, "Don't come near me! My stomach is filled with bombs,
and I'll blow up this place if anyone comes near me." What does the
nurse conclude that the client is exhibiting?
EVALUATION QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
COMPLETE STUDY SHEET FINAL PREP 350
◉ Which stages would the nurse explain that a toddler goes through,
according to Freud's theory? Select all that apply.
1
Oral
2
Anal
3
Phallic
4
Genital
5
Latency.
Answer: 12
According to Freud's theory, a toddler goes through the oral and anal
stages. The phallic stage is seen in children between the ages of 3 to
6 years. The genital stage is seen during puberty through adulthood.
The latency stage is seen in children ages 6 to 12 years of age.
,◉ A client is found to have a borderline personality disorder. What
behavior does the nurse consider is most typical of these clients?
1
Inept
2
Eccentric
3
Impulsive
4
Dependent.
Answer: 3
Impulsive, potentially self-damaging behaviors are typical of clients
with this personality disorder. Inept behavior, by itself, is not typical
of clients with any specific personality disorder. Eccentric behavior
is more typical of the client with a schizotypal personality disorder.
Dependent behavior is more typical of the client with a dependent
personality disorder.
◉ An older adult, accompanied by family members, is admitted to a
long-term care facility with symptoms of dementia. What initial
statement by the nurse during the admission procedure would be
most helpful to this client?
1
,"You're a little disoriented now, but don't worry. You'll be all right in
a few days."
2
"Don't be afraid. I'm your nurse, and everyone here in the hospital is
here to help you."
3
"I'm the nurse on duty today. You're in the hospital. Your family can
stay with you for a while."
4
"Let me introduce you to the staff here first. In a little while I'll get
you acquainted with our unit routine.".
Answer: 2
Familiarity with the environment and a self-introduction may help
promote security and feelings of trust. Telling the client "You're a
little disoriented now, but don't worry. You'll be all right in a few
days" denies the client's feelings and provides false reassurance. A
self-introducing one's self followed by telling the client that of being
in the hospital and that the family may stay for a while denies the
client's feelings but does provide self-introduction and orientation
regarding the client's location. A person under stress cannot
assimilate much information; verbiage could lead to more confusion.
◉ Which identity may fail to develop if the adolescent fails to feel a
sense of belonging and acceptance?
1
, Sexual identity
2
Group identity
3
Family identity
4
Health identity.
Answer: 2
Failure to feel acceptance and belonging results in failure to
establish a group identity. A lack of physical evidence of maturity can
predispose the adolescent to fail to establish a sexual identity.
Adolescents depend on these physical cues because they want
assurance of maleness or femaleness and do not wish to be different
from their peers. If an adolescent fails to foster independence and
balance in the family structure, it may hamper family identity.
Healthy adolescents evaluate their own health on the basis of
feelings of well-being, ability to function normally, and absence of
symptoms.
◉ In her eighth month of pregnancy, a 24-year-old client is brought
to the hospital by the police, who were called when she barricaded
herself in a ladies' restroom of a restaurant. During admission the
client shouts, "Don't come near me! My stomach is filled with bombs,
and I'll blow up this place if anyone comes near me." What does the
nurse conclude that the client is exhibiting?
