6/2/25, 2:18 PM HESI RN MENTAL HEALTH HESI REVIEW - MULTIPLE CHOICE
HESI RN MENTAL HEALTH REVIEW -MULTIPLE CHOICE
2025-2026 NEWEST VERSION WITH COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
\VERIFIED ANSWERS \GRADED A+
A RN is preparing the C. Reduce the noise level in the room by turning off the television
physical environment to and radio.
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.
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The RN is providing B. Establish a code with family and friends to signify violence.
education about D. Have a bag ready that has extra clothes for self and children.
strategies for a safety E. Plan an escape route to use if the abuser blocks the main exit.
plan for a female
client who is a victim of
intimate partner violence.
Which strategies should
be
included in the safety plan?
(Select all that apply)
A. Purchase a gun to use for
protection.
B. Establish a code with
family and friends to
signify violence.
C. Take a self-defense course
that retaliates the abuser
with injury.
D. Have a bag ready that has
extra clothes for self and
children.
E. Plan an escape route to use
if the abuser
blocks the main exit.
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,6/2/25, 2:18 PM HESI RN MENTAL HEALTH HESI REVIEW - MULTIPLE CHOICE
The RN is admitting a male D. Nausea and vomiting.
client who takes lithium
carbonate (Eskalith) twice
a day.
Which information should
the RN report to the HCP
immediately?
A. Short term memory loss.
B. Five pound weight gain
C. Decreased affect.
D. Nausea and vomiting.
A homeless client who A. Allow the client to rest and sleep.
reports feeling sad and
depressed tells the
mental health
nurse that in the past 2
days she has only had 4
hours of sleep. Which action
is most important for the
RN to implement within the
first 24 hours after
treatment is
initiated?
A. Allow the client to rest and
sleep.
B. Ensure client attend
groups addressing coping
skills for dealing with
depression.
C. Begin planning for the
clients discharge.
D. Encourage verbalization of
feelings.
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, 6/2/25, 2:18 PM HESI RN MENTAL HEALTH HESI REVIEW - MULTIPLE CHOICE
A RN is teaching a client B. Remain alcohol free for 12 hours prior to first dose.
about initiation of a
prescribed abstinence
therapy using
Disulfiram (Antabuse). What
information should the
client acknowledge
understanding?
A. Admit to others that he
is a substance abuser.
B. Remain alcohol free for 12
hours prior to first dose.
C. Attend monthly meetings
of alcoholics anonymous.
D. Completely sustain from
heroin or
cocaine use.
Which client statement B. I am here because the police thought I was doing something
suggests the RN that the wrong.
client is using a defense
mechanism of projection
to deal with anxiety
related to admission to a
psychiatricunit?
A. At least I hit the wall
instead of hitting the
psychiatric aide.
B. I am here because the
police thought I was doing
something wrong.
C. I want to be here
because I know it is the
best psychiatric facility.
D. Don't believe everything my
family tells
you, I am not crazy.
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HESI RN MENTAL HEALTH REVIEW -MULTIPLE CHOICE
2025-2026 NEWEST VERSION WITH COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
\VERIFIED ANSWERS \GRADED A+
A RN is preparing the C. Reduce the noise level in the room by turning off the television
physical environment to and radio.
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.
1/82
,6/2/25, 2:18 PM HESI RN MENTAL HEALTH HESI REVIEW - MULTIPLE CHOICE
The RN is providing B. Establish a code with family and friends to signify violence.
education about D. Have a bag ready that has extra clothes for self and children.
strategies for a safety E. Plan an escape route to use if the abuser blocks the main exit.
plan for a female
client who is a victim of
intimate partner violence.
Which strategies should
be
included in the safety plan?
(Select all that apply)
A. Purchase a gun to use for
protection.
B. Establish a code with
family and friends to
signify violence.
C. Take a self-defense course
that retaliates the abuser
with injury.
D. Have a bag ready that has
extra clothes for self and
children.
E. Plan an escape route to use
if the abuser
blocks the main exit.
2/82
,6/2/25, 2:18 PM HESI RN MENTAL HEALTH HESI REVIEW - MULTIPLE CHOICE
The RN is admitting a male D. Nausea and vomiting.
client who takes lithium
carbonate (Eskalith) twice
a day.
Which information should
the RN report to the HCP
immediately?
A. Short term memory loss.
B. Five pound weight gain
C. Decreased affect.
D. Nausea and vomiting.
A homeless client who A. Allow the client to rest and sleep.
reports feeling sad and
depressed tells the
mental health
nurse that in the past 2
days she has only had 4
hours of sleep. Which action
is most important for the
RN to implement within the
first 24 hours after
treatment is
initiated?
A. Allow the client to rest and
sleep.
B. Ensure client attend
groups addressing coping
skills for dealing with
depression.
C. Begin planning for the
clients discharge.
D. Encourage verbalization of
feelings.
3/82
, 6/2/25, 2:18 PM HESI RN MENTAL HEALTH HESI REVIEW - MULTIPLE CHOICE
A RN is teaching a client B. Remain alcohol free for 12 hours prior to first dose.
about initiation of a
prescribed abstinence
therapy using
Disulfiram (Antabuse). What
information should the
client acknowledge
understanding?
A. Admit to others that he
is a substance abuser.
B. Remain alcohol free for 12
hours prior to first dose.
C. Attend monthly meetings
of alcoholics anonymous.
D. Completely sustain from
heroin or
cocaine use.
Which client statement B. I am here because the police thought I was doing something
suggests the RN that the wrong.
client is using a defense
mechanism of projection
to deal with anxiety
related to admission to a
psychiatricunit?
A. At least I hit the wall
instead of hitting the
psychiatric aide.
B. I am here because the
police thought I was doing
something wrong.
C. I want to be here
because I know it is the
best psychiatric facility.
D. Don't believe everything my
family tells
you, I am not crazy.
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