HESI Psychiatric/Mental Health Practice Test Exam Questions And Answers

HESI Psychiatric/Mental Health Practice Test Exam Questions And Answers A female client is anxious about a scheduled diagnostic procedure and keeps asking the same question of every staff person. How should the practical nurse respond? A) Encourage the client to watch television as a distraction. B) Reinforce with the client the need for the procedure regardless. C) Affirm the client's anxiety and ask if she wants to talk. D) Reassure the client that the procedure is performed for others every day. - ANS C) Affirm the client's anxiety and ask if she wants to talk. Which behavior should the practical nurse identify as aggressive in a client who is admitted to the mental health unit? A) Acts passive when personal rights are challenged. B) Uses statements that express feelings of victimization. C) Verbally attacks and demeans peers in group settings. D) Addresses others with Mister or Misses before last name. - ANS C) Verbally attacks and demeans peers in group settings. A male client arrives at the mental health clinic and tells the practical nurse (PN) that he is overwhelmed and does not know who to talk to about his life. Based on the client's comments, what aspect of the client's life should the practical nurse explore first with the client? A) Coping mechanisms. B) Problem resolution. C) Support system. D) Perception of the event. - ANS C) Support system. A confused male client who unexpectedly becomes agitated and combative, raises his fist and threatens a female practical nurse (PN) stating that he is going to bash in her face. What action should the PN take? A) Activate the de-escalation response team. B) Administer a PRN antianxiety agent. C) Tell the client his behavior is not acceptable. D) Summon the in-house security guard. - ANS A) Activate the de-escalation response team.