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Hesi RN Mental Health Exit Exam Newest
2025/2026 Complete 350 Questions And Correct
Detailed Answers (Verified Answers) |Brand New
Version!!
A male client with schizophrenia is admitted to the mental health unit
after abruptly stopping his prescription for ziprasidone (Geodon) one
month ago. Which question is most
important for the nurse to ask the client - ANSWER-Do you hear voices
A female client with a history of drinking who was admitted 8 hours ago
after receiving treatment for minor abrasions occurred from a fall at
home. The nurse determines the client's blood alcohol level (BAL) was
not analyzed on administration action should the
nurse take - ANSWER-• Ask client about alcohol quantity, frequency,
and time of last drink
A male client is admitted to the psychiatric inpatient unit with a
bandaged flesh wound after attempting to shoot himself. he is recently
divorced one year ago, lost his job four months ago, and suffered a break
up of his current relationship last week. What is the most likely source
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of this client's current feelings of depression? - ANSWER-• a sense of
loss
What is the most important goal for a client diagnosed with major
depression who has been receiving an antidepressant medication for two
weeks - ANSWER-• No attempt to commit suicide
A male adult comes to the mental health clinic and walks back and forth
in front of the office door, but does not enter the office. He then walks
around a chair that is in the hallway several times before sitting down in
the chair. What action should the nurse take
first - ANSWER-observe the client in the chair
A male client in the mental health unit is guarded and vaguely answers
the nurse's questions. He isolates to his room and sometimes opens the
door to peek into the hall.
Which problem can the nurse anticipate - ANSWER-delusions of
persecution
A male client who is seen in the mental health clinic monthly reports
feeling very stressed and nervous and further describes becoming angry
increasingly more often during the last month. What action should the
nurse take first - ANSWER-ask the client to identify problems that have
occurred during the last month
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A 26-year-old female client has been particularly restless and the nurse
finds her trying to leave the psychiatric unit. She tells her the nurse,"
please let me leave because the secret police are after me." Which
response is best for the nurse - ANSWER-come with me to your room
and I will sit with you
The nurse is preparing medications for a client with bipolar disorder and
notices that the antipsychotic medication was discontinued several days
ago. Which medication should also be discontinued - ANSWER-
Benztropine (Cogentin)
A young woman is preparing to be discharged from the psychiatric unit.
Which nursing intervention is most important for the nurse to include in
this phase of the nurse client relationship - ANSWER-explore the client's
feelings related to discharge
A female high school teacher who was a child of alcoholic parents seeks
counseling at the community health clinic because of depression over a
student who was killed by a drunk driver. After several weeks of
counseling, which behavior is the best indicator that the client is coping
well with the anxiety related to the student's death - ANSWER-becomes
the faculty sponsor for students against drunk driving (SADD)
A male client arrives at the mental health clinic and asks the nurse for
more lithium and the antidepressant (Elavil) that he uses to help him
sleep. After reviewing his assessment findings with the healthcare
provider, a serum creatinine is obtained. What
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information supports the reason for this laboratory test - ANSWER-
Lithium is excreted by the kidneys and creatinine is related to kidney
functioning
The nurse is teaching a client about the initiation of a prescribed
abstinence therapy using disulfiram (Antabuse). What information
should the client acknowledge understanding? - ANSWER-remain
alcohol free for 12 hours prior to the first dose
When preparing to administer a domestic violence screening tool to a
female client, which statement should the nurse provide - ANSWER-all
clients are screened for domestic abuse because it is common in our
society
A client with schizophrenia who is taking Haldol begins exhibiting
tremors of the extremities. Which intervention should the nurse
implement - ANSWER-consult with the healthcare provider about
reducing the dosage
a male client with bipolar disorder tells the nurse that he needs to "make
some deals so that he can improve his retirement savings." Based on this
information, which client outcome should the nurse include in the plan
of care - ANSWER-• delay business decisions until his mania subsides
one on one session and nurse begins to get angry at patient - ANSWER-•
terminate session
Hesi RN Mental Health Exit Exam Newest
2025/2026 Complete 350 Questions And Correct
Detailed Answers (Verified Answers) |Brand New
Version!!
A male client with schizophrenia is admitted to the mental health unit
after abruptly stopping his prescription for ziprasidone (Geodon) one
month ago. Which question is most
important for the nurse to ask the client - ANSWER-Do you hear voices
A female client with a history of drinking who was admitted 8 hours ago
after receiving treatment for minor abrasions occurred from a fall at
home. The nurse determines the client's blood alcohol level (BAL) was
not analyzed on administration action should the
nurse take - ANSWER-• Ask client about alcohol quantity, frequency,
and time of last drink
A male client is admitted to the psychiatric inpatient unit with a
bandaged flesh wound after attempting to shoot himself. he is recently
divorced one year ago, lost his job four months ago, and suffered a break
up of his current relationship last week. What is the most likely source
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of this client's current feelings of depression? - ANSWER-• a sense of
loss
What is the most important goal for a client diagnosed with major
depression who has been receiving an antidepressant medication for two
weeks - ANSWER-• No attempt to commit suicide
A male adult comes to the mental health clinic and walks back and forth
in front of the office door, but does not enter the office. He then walks
around a chair that is in the hallway several times before sitting down in
the chair. What action should the nurse take
first - ANSWER-observe the client in the chair
A male client in the mental health unit is guarded and vaguely answers
the nurse's questions. He isolates to his room and sometimes opens the
door to peek into the hall.
Which problem can the nurse anticipate - ANSWER-delusions of
persecution
A male client who is seen in the mental health clinic monthly reports
feeling very stressed and nervous and further describes becoming angry
increasingly more often during the last month. What action should the
nurse take first - ANSWER-ask the client to identify problems that have
occurred during the last month
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A 26-year-old female client has been particularly restless and the nurse
finds her trying to leave the psychiatric unit. She tells her the nurse,"
please let me leave because the secret police are after me." Which
response is best for the nurse - ANSWER-come with me to your room
and I will sit with you
The nurse is preparing medications for a client with bipolar disorder and
notices that the antipsychotic medication was discontinued several days
ago. Which medication should also be discontinued - ANSWER-
Benztropine (Cogentin)
A young woman is preparing to be discharged from the psychiatric unit.
Which nursing intervention is most important for the nurse to include in
this phase of the nurse client relationship - ANSWER-explore the client's
feelings related to discharge
A female high school teacher who was a child of alcoholic parents seeks
counseling at the community health clinic because of depression over a
student who was killed by a drunk driver. After several weeks of
counseling, which behavior is the best indicator that the client is coping
well with the anxiety related to the student's death - ANSWER-becomes
the faculty sponsor for students against drunk driving (SADD)
A male client arrives at the mental health clinic and asks the nurse for
more lithium and the antidepressant (Elavil) that he uses to help him
sleep. After reviewing his assessment findings with the healthcare
provider, a serum creatinine is obtained. What
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information supports the reason for this laboratory test - ANSWER-
Lithium is excreted by the kidneys and creatinine is related to kidney
functioning
The nurse is teaching a client about the initiation of a prescribed
abstinence therapy using disulfiram (Antabuse). What information
should the client acknowledge understanding? - ANSWER-remain
alcohol free for 12 hours prior to the first dose
When preparing to administer a domestic violence screening tool to a
female client, which statement should the nurse provide - ANSWER-all
clients are screened for domestic abuse because it is common in our
society
A client with schizophrenia who is taking Haldol begins exhibiting
tremors of the extremities. Which intervention should the nurse
implement - ANSWER-consult with the healthcare provider about
reducing the dosage
a male client with bipolar disorder tells the nurse that he needs to "make
some deals so that he can improve his retirement savings." Based on this
information, which client outcome should the nurse include in the plan
of care - ANSWER-• delay business decisions until his mania subsides
one on one session and nurse begins to get angry at patient - ANSWER-•
terminate session
