Psychiatric/Mental Health Assignment
Exam Hesi Practice Questions and
Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 |
Correct & Verified
A client with schizophrenia says, “The radio is sending me secret codes.” What is the nurse’s
best response?
A. “That’s not possible.”
✔✔B. “It sounds like you are feeling concerned about the radio.”
C. “Ignore the radio and it will stop.”
D. “Why do you think that is happening?”
A client in acute mania is pacing and unable to sit for meals. What is the best nursing action?
A. Serve large hot meals.
✔✔B. Offer high-calorie finger foods.
C. Restrict the client from eating.
D. Delay food until the client is calmer.
A client taking lithium develops nausea, vomiting, and tremors. What should the nurse suspect?
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,A. Alcohol withdrawal
✔✔B. Lithium toxicity
C. Normal side effects
D. Anxiety attack
A client taking fluoxetine reports sexual dysfunction. How should the nurse interpret this?
A. Rare reaction to the drug
✔✔B. Common side effect
C. Symptom of psychosis
D. Indication of drug withdrawal
A nurse finds a client with depression refusing to get out of bed. What is the best approach?
A. Insist the client join activities.
✔✔B. Sit quietly with the client to provide support.
C. Avoid the room until the client improves.
D. Tell the client to stop isolating.
A client in alcohol withdrawal develops tremors and sweating. What is the nurse’s priority?
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,A. Offer fluids.
✔✔B. Monitor for seizures.
C. Begin group therapy.
D. Restrict activity.
A client with PTSD reports flashbacks at night. Which intervention is most helpful?
A. Encourage daily naps.
✔✔B. Teach relaxation strategies before bedtime.
C. Suggest alcohol for sleep.
D. Avoid discussing the trauma.
A client taking clozapine develops fever and sore throat. What is the nurse’s priority action?
A. Provide fluids.
✔✔B. Obtain white blood cell count.
C. Reassure the client.
D. Offer acetaminophen.
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, A client with borderline personality disorder frequently alternates between admiring and
criticizing staff. What is this behavior called?
A. Projection
✔✔B. Splitting
C. Regression
D. Rationalization
A nurse notices a client pacing and clenching fists. What is the priority nursing action?
A. Ask the client to sit down.
✔✔B. Move other clients to safety.
C. Offer a snack.
D. Begin teaching relaxation techniques.
A client with major depression says, “I have no reason to live.” What is the nurse’s best
response?
A. “Don’t say that, your family loves you.”
✔✔B. “It sounds like you are feeling hopeless.”
C. “You just need to stay positive.”
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Exam Hesi Practice Questions and
Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 |
Correct & Verified
A client with schizophrenia says, “The radio is sending me secret codes.” What is the nurse’s
best response?
A. “That’s not possible.”
✔✔B. “It sounds like you are feeling concerned about the radio.”
C. “Ignore the radio and it will stop.”
D. “Why do you think that is happening?”
A client in acute mania is pacing and unable to sit for meals. What is the best nursing action?
A. Serve large hot meals.
✔✔B. Offer high-calorie finger foods.
C. Restrict the client from eating.
D. Delay food until the client is calmer.
A client taking lithium develops nausea, vomiting, and tremors. What should the nurse suspect?
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,A. Alcohol withdrawal
✔✔B. Lithium toxicity
C. Normal side effects
D. Anxiety attack
A client taking fluoxetine reports sexual dysfunction. How should the nurse interpret this?
A. Rare reaction to the drug
✔✔B. Common side effect
C. Symptom of psychosis
D. Indication of drug withdrawal
A nurse finds a client with depression refusing to get out of bed. What is the best approach?
A. Insist the client join activities.
✔✔B. Sit quietly with the client to provide support.
C. Avoid the room until the client improves.
D. Tell the client to stop isolating.
A client in alcohol withdrawal develops tremors and sweating. What is the nurse’s priority?
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,A. Offer fluids.
✔✔B. Monitor for seizures.
C. Begin group therapy.
D. Restrict activity.
A client with PTSD reports flashbacks at night. Which intervention is most helpful?
A. Encourage daily naps.
✔✔B. Teach relaxation strategies before bedtime.
C. Suggest alcohol for sleep.
D. Avoid discussing the trauma.
A client taking clozapine develops fever and sore throat. What is the nurse’s priority action?
A. Provide fluids.
✔✔B. Obtain white blood cell count.
C. Reassure the client.
D. Offer acetaminophen.
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, A client with borderline personality disorder frequently alternates between admiring and
criticizing staff. What is this behavior called?
A. Projection
✔✔B. Splitting
C. Regression
D. Rationalization
A nurse notices a client pacing and clenching fists. What is the priority nursing action?
A. Ask the client to sit down.
✔✔B. Move other clients to safety.
C. Offer a snack.
D. Begin teaching relaxation techniques.
A client with major depression says, “I have no reason to live.” What is the nurse’s best
response?
A. “Don’t say that, your family loves you.”
✔✔B. “It sounds like you are feeling hopeless.”
C. “You just need to stay positive.”
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