HESI MENTAL HEALTH
RN EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANWERS 100%
GUARANTEED
SUCCESS: 2025/26
1 . A client on the mental health unit is becoming more agitated, shouting at the
staff, and pacing in the hallway. When the PRN medication is offered, the client
refuses the medication and defiantly sits on the floor in the middle of the unit
hallway. What nursing intervention should the RN implement first ANS Take
other clients in the area to the client lounge
2. A client is admitted to the mental health unit and reports taking extra
anxiety medications because, "I'm so stressed out. I just want to go to
sleep." The RN should plan one on one observation of the client based
on which statement ANS "l don't want to walk. Nothing matters
anymore."
, 3. A male hospital employee is pushed out the way by a female employee
because of an oncoming gut hey. The pushed employee becomes very angry
and swings at the female employee. Both employees are referred for
counseling with the staff psychiatric RN. Which factor in the pushed
employee's history is most related to the reaction that occurred ANS Was
physically abused by his mother.
4. The RN documents the mental status of a female client who has been
hospitalized for several days by court order. The client states, "I don't
need to be here" and tells the RN that she believes the television talks
to her. The RN should document these assessment findings in which
section of the mental status exam/: Insight and judgement
5. A client is admitted to the mental health unit reports shortness of
breath and dizziness. The client tells the RN. "I feel like I'm going to
die." Which nursing problem should the RN include in this client's
plan of care ANS Moderate anxiety
6. A female client who is wearing dirty clothes and has foul body odor, comes to
the clinic reporting feeling scared because she is being stalked. What action is
most important for the RN to take ANS Offer the client a safe place to relax
before interviewing her
7. The RN leading a group session of adolescent clients gives the
members a handout about anger management. One of the male
clients is fidgety, interrupts peers when they try and talk, and talks
about his pets at home. What nursing action is best for the RN to take
ANS Redirect him by encouraging him to read from the handout
8. A male adolescent was admitted to the unit two days ago for depression.
When the mental health RN tries to interview the client to establish rapport,
RN EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANWERS 100%
GUARANTEED
SUCCESS: 2025/26
1 . A client on the mental health unit is becoming more agitated, shouting at the
staff, and pacing in the hallway. When the PRN medication is offered, the client
refuses the medication and defiantly sits on the floor in the middle of the unit
hallway. What nursing intervention should the RN implement first ANS Take
other clients in the area to the client lounge
2. A client is admitted to the mental health unit and reports taking extra
anxiety medications because, "I'm so stressed out. I just want to go to
sleep." The RN should plan one on one observation of the client based
on which statement ANS "l don't want to walk. Nothing matters
anymore."
, 3. A male hospital employee is pushed out the way by a female employee
because of an oncoming gut hey. The pushed employee becomes very angry
and swings at the female employee. Both employees are referred for
counseling with the staff psychiatric RN. Which factor in the pushed
employee's history is most related to the reaction that occurred ANS Was
physically abused by his mother.
4. The RN documents the mental status of a female client who has been
hospitalized for several days by court order. The client states, "I don't
need to be here" and tells the RN that she believes the television talks
to her. The RN should document these assessment findings in which
section of the mental status exam/: Insight and judgement
5. A client is admitted to the mental health unit reports shortness of
breath and dizziness. The client tells the RN. "I feel like I'm going to
die." Which nursing problem should the RN include in this client's
plan of care ANS Moderate anxiety
6. A female client who is wearing dirty clothes and has foul body odor, comes to
the clinic reporting feeling scared because she is being stalked. What action is
most important for the RN to take ANS Offer the client a safe place to relax
before interviewing her
7. The RN leading a group session of adolescent clients gives the
members a handout about anger management. One of the male
clients is fidgety, interrupts peers when they try and talk, and talks
about his pets at home. What nursing action is best for the RN to take
ANS Redirect him by encouraging him to read from the handout
8. A male adolescent was admitted to the unit two days ago for depression.
When the mental health RN tries to interview the client to establish rapport,
