HESI MENTAL HEALTH RN V1-V3 2025 TEST BANK EXAM QUESTIONS & ANSWERS BEST SOLUTION GRADED A+.
A client with Bulimia and depression who is taking phenelzine (Nardil) 90 mg daily is
admitted to an acute care hospital for uncontrolled hypertension. What dietary choices
should the RN instruct the client to avoid?
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A. Pan-seared catfish.
B. Peperoni pizza.
C. Deep fried shrimp.
D. Beef trips with gravy.
A mental health worker is caring for a client with escalating aggressive behavior. Which
action by the mental health worker warrants immediate intervention by the RN?
A. Is attempting the physically restrain the patient.
B. Remains at a distance of 4 feet from the client.
C. Tells the client to go to the quiet area of the unit.
D. Is using a load voice to talk to the client.
A client who recently experienced the death of a significant other arrives at the mental
health center. The client reports loss of interest in usual activities, expresses a wish to be
with the decreased significant other, has been eating very little, and has not slept in several
days. Which client statement is most important for the RN to explore at this time?
A. Not sleeping for several days.
B. Wishing to be with spouse.
C. Lack of interest in usual activities.
D. Eating very little.
A middle aged adult with major depressive disorder suffers from psychomotor retardation,
hypersomnia, and motivation. Which intervention is likely to be most effective in returning
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, HESI MENTAL HEALTH RN V1-V3 2025 TEST BANK EXAM QUESTIONS & ANSWERS BEST SOLUTION GRADED A+.
this client to a normal level of functioning?
A. Provide education on methods to enhance sleep.
B. Teach the client to develop a plan for daily structured activities.
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C. Suggest that the client develop a list of pleasurable activities.
D. Encourage the client to exercise.
When developing a plan of care for a client admitted to the psychiatric unit following
aspiration
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, HESI MENTAL HEALTH RN V1-V3 2025 TEST BANK EXAM QUESTIONS & ANSWERS BEST SOLUTION GRADED A+.
of a caustic material related to a suicide attempt, which nursing problem has the highest
priority?
A. Impaired
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comfort.
Risk for injury.
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B. Ineffective breathing pattern.
C. Ineffective coping.
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A female client on a psychiatric unit is sweating profusely while she vigorously does
push-ups and then runs the length of the corridor several times before crashing into
furniture in the sitting room. Picking herself up, she begins to toss chairs aside, looking
for a red one to sit in. When another client objects to the disturbance, the client shouts,
am the boss here. I do what I
observations?
A. Deficient diversional activity related to excess energy level. B.
Risk for other related violence related to disruptive behavior.
C. Risk for activity intolerance related to hyperactivity.
D. Disturbed personal identity related to grandiosity.
A RN is preparing the physical environment to interview a new client for admission to
the mental health unit. Which environmental setting facilitates the best outcome of the
interview?
A. Dim the lights in the room to help the patient feel calm.
B. Sit within two feet of the client to enhance level of safety and security.
C. Reduce the noise level in the room by turning off the television and radio.
D. Position table between the client and the RN for extra personal space.
An older homeless client visits the psychiatric clinic to obtain a prescription renewal for
alprazolam (Xanax). During the health assessment, the client complains of chest pain.
Which action should the RN take first?
A. Refer the client to the cardiology unit.
B. Obtain the client Blood pressure.
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A client with Bulimia and depression who is taking phenelzine (Nardil) 90 mg daily is
admitted to an acute care hospital for uncontrolled hypertension. What dietary choices
should the RN instruct the client to avoid?
Page 1
A. Pan-seared catfish.
B. Peperoni pizza.
C. Deep fried shrimp.
D. Beef trips with gravy.
A mental health worker is caring for a client with escalating aggressive behavior. Which
action by the mental health worker warrants immediate intervention by the RN?
A. Is attempting the physically restrain the patient.
B. Remains at a distance of 4 feet from the client.
C. Tells the client to go to the quiet area of the unit.
D. Is using a load voice to talk to the client.
A client who recently experienced the death of a significant other arrives at the mental
health center. The client reports loss of interest in usual activities, expresses a wish to be
with the decreased significant other, has been eating very little, and has not slept in several
days. Which client statement is most important for the RN to explore at this time?
A. Not sleeping for several days.
B. Wishing to be with spouse.
C. Lack of interest in usual activities.
D. Eating very little.
A middle aged adult with major depressive disorder suffers from psychomotor retardation,
hypersomnia, and motivation. Which intervention is likely to be most effective in returning
STUDYGUIDESOLUTIONS
, HESI MENTAL HEALTH RN V1-V3 2025 TEST BANK EXAM QUESTIONS & ANSWERS BEST SOLUTION GRADED A+.
this client to a normal level of functioning?
A. Provide education on methods to enhance sleep.
B. Teach the client to develop a plan for daily structured activities.
Page 2
C. Suggest that the client develop a list of pleasurable activities.
D. Encourage the client to exercise.
When developing a plan of care for a client admitted to the psychiatric unit following
aspiration
STUDYGUIDESOLUTIONS
, HESI MENTAL HEALTH RN V1-V3 2025 TEST BANK EXAM QUESTIONS & ANSWERS BEST SOLUTION GRADED A+.
of a caustic material related to a suicide attempt, which nursing problem has the highest
priority?
A. Impaired
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comfort.
Risk for injury.
STUDYGUIDESOLUTIONS
, HESI MENTAL HEALTH RN V1-V3 2025 TEST BANK EXAM QUESTIONS & ANSWERS BEST SOLUTION GRADED A+.
B. Ineffective breathing pattern.
C. Ineffective coping.
Page 4
A female client on a psychiatric unit is sweating profusely while she vigorously does
push-ups and then runs the length of the corridor several times before crashing into
furniture in the sitting room. Picking herself up, she begins to toss chairs aside, looking
for a red one to sit in. When another client objects to the disturbance, the client shouts,
am the boss here. I do what I
observations?
A. Deficient diversional activity related to excess energy level. B.
Risk for other related violence related to disruptive behavior.
C. Risk for activity intolerance related to hyperactivity.
D. Disturbed personal identity related to grandiosity.
A RN is preparing the physical environment to interview a new client for admission to
the mental health unit. Which environmental setting facilitates the best outcome of the
interview?
A. Dim the lights in the room to help the patient feel calm.
B. Sit within two feet of the client to enhance level of safety and security.
C. Reduce the noise level in the room by turning off the television and radio.
D. Position table between the client and the RN for extra personal space.
An older homeless client visits the psychiatric clinic to obtain a prescription renewal for
alprazolam (Xanax). During the health assessment, the client complains of chest pain.
Which action should the RN take first?
A. Refer the client to the cardiology unit.
B. Obtain the client Blood pressure.
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