HESI NSG 322 / NSG-322 PRACTICE HESI EXAM QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS | NEW UPDATE 2026/2027 LATEST | GRADED A+ | GUARANTEED PASS.

HESI NSG 322 / NSG-322 PRACTICE HESI EXAM QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS | NEW UPDATE 2026/2027 LATEST | GRADED A+ | GUARANTEED PASS. Milieu therapy is implemented outside. What population would benefit most from this approach? A) Children drowning B) Adolescents with conduct disorder C) Adults with social anxiety disorder D) Elderly individuals with dementia --ANSWER--A) Children drowning A borderline patient throws a tray. What is the appropriate nursing response? A) Ignore the behavior B) Restrict the patient to their room C) Acknowledge the issue and tell them the behavior is unacceptable D) Administer a sedative --ANSWER--C) Acknowledge the issue and tell them the behavior is unacceptable Which antipsychotic medication should be avoided for a patient with a history of atrial fibrillation due to potential contraindications related to cardiac effects? A) Olanzapine B) Risperidone C) Quetiapine D) Ziprasidone --ANSWER--D) Ziprasidone When teaching a patient about using a cellphone at bedtime, which consideration should be emphasized? A) Limiting screen time to reduce exposure to blue light B) Setting the phone on vibrate mode for better sleep C) Placing the phone close to the pillow for easy access D) Using the phone for relaxation apps before sleep --ANSWER--A) Limiting screen time to reduce exposure to blue light What is a contraindicated medication for seizures? A) Bupropion B) Carbamazepine C) Valproic acid D) Lamotrigine --ANSWER--A) Bupropion If a patient is in therapy and the session gets rescheduled, what defense mechanism might they use? A) Splitting B) Denial C) Projection D) Rationalization --ANSWER--A) Splitting When planning interventions for a patient with Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), what is a therapeutic goal? A) Encourage physical expression of aggression B) Promote isolation to prevent confrontations C) Reduce aggression from physical to verbal expressions D) Ignore the aggressive behaviors to extinguish them --ANSWER--C) Reduce aggression from physical to verbal expressions A patient needs to take benzo 0.25mg TID. What is the appropriate administration schedule? A) Take it at bedtime B) Take it every 6 hours C) Take it with meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) D) Take it as needed --ANSWER--C) Take it with meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) Which of the following substances is a natural hormone produced by the pineal gland that induces sleep? A) Amphetamine B) Melatonin C) Methylphenidate D) Pemoline --ANSWER--B) Melatonin A child is suspected of abuse. What is the possible manifestation? A) Urinary incontinence B) Visual hallucinations C) Weight gain D) Hyperactivity --ANSWER--A) Urinary incontinence For a patient diagnosed with narcolepsy, which medication would be contraindicated due to potential adverse effects or ineffectiveness? A) Venlafaxine B) Sertraline C) Methylphenidate D) Amitriptyline --ANSWER--A) Venlafaxine While administering psychiatric medications, the nurse should be particularly concerned about a patient whose apical pulse rate falls below 60 beats per minute. Which psychiatric medication is most likely associated with this cardiac effect? A) Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) B) Benzodiazepine C) Tricyclic antidepressant (TCA)