Psychiatric / Mental Health HESI
Practice Questions and Answers |
Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct &
Verified
A client with schizophrenia says, “I am the president of the world.” What is this symptom called?
✔✔Grandiose delusion.
A client reports constant worry about health despite reassurance. What disorder does this
indicate?
✔✔Illness anxiety disorder.
A nurse observes a client with depression sitting motionless and not responding. What is this
behavior called?
✔✔Psychomotor retardation.
A client with bipolar disorder spends excessive money and engages in risky behavior. What
phase is this?
✔✔Manic episode.
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,A client states, “My heart is racing, I can’t breathe, I think I’m dying.” What is the nurse’s
priority assessment?
✔✔Panic attack.
A client insists that food is poisoned and refuses to eat. What should the nurse do?
✔✔Offer food in sealed packages.
A client says, “I feel hopeless and empty every day.” What is the most likely diagnosis?
✔✔Major depressive disorder.
A client is experiencing tremors, sweating, and hallucinations after stopping alcohol. What is this
condition?
✔✔Alcohol withdrawal delirium.
A nurse notes that a client repeats the same phrase over and over. What is this called?
✔✔Perseveration.
A client who lost a loved one reports crying daily but is able to work and socialize. What is this?
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, ✔✔Normal grieving process.
A client suddenly becomes mute and refuses to move. What disorder is suspected?
✔✔Catatonic schizophrenia.
A client says, “The CIA has planted cameras in my room.” What is this?
✔✔Paranoid delusion.
A client with depression has not bathed or eaten for several days. What is the priority nursing
concern?
✔✔Self-care deficit.
A client is restless, pacing, and unable to sit still while taking antipsychotic medication. What is
this side effect?
✔✔Akathisia.
A client says, “I want to end my life tonight.” What is the nurse’s immediate action?
✔✔Ensure constant observation and safety measures.
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Practice Questions and Answers |
Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct &
Verified
A client with schizophrenia says, “I am the president of the world.” What is this symptom called?
✔✔Grandiose delusion.
A client reports constant worry about health despite reassurance. What disorder does this
indicate?
✔✔Illness anxiety disorder.
A nurse observes a client with depression sitting motionless and not responding. What is this
behavior called?
✔✔Psychomotor retardation.
A client with bipolar disorder spends excessive money and engages in risky behavior. What
phase is this?
✔✔Manic episode.
1
,A client states, “My heart is racing, I can’t breathe, I think I’m dying.” What is the nurse’s
priority assessment?
✔✔Panic attack.
A client insists that food is poisoned and refuses to eat. What should the nurse do?
✔✔Offer food in sealed packages.
A client says, “I feel hopeless and empty every day.” What is the most likely diagnosis?
✔✔Major depressive disorder.
A client is experiencing tremors, sweating, and hallucinations after stopping alcohol. What is this
condition?
✔✔Alcohol withdrawal delirium.
A nurse notes that a client repeats the same phrase over and over. What is this called?
✔✔Perseveration.
A client who lost a loved one reports crying daily but is able to work and socialize. What is this?
2
, ✔✔Normal grieving process.
A client suddenly becomes mute and refuses to move. What disorder is suspected?
✔✔Catatonic schizophrenia.
A client says, “The CIA has planted cameras in my room.” What is this?
✔✔Paranoid delusion.
A client with depression has not bathed or eaten for several days. What is the priority nursing
concern?
✔✔Self-care deficit.
A client is restless, pacing, and unable to sit still while taking antipsychotic medication. What is
this side effect?
✔✔Akathisia.
A client says, “I want to end my life tonight.” What is the nurse’s immediate action?
✔✔Ensure constant observation and safety measures.
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