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HESI RN MENTAL HEALTH EXIT EXAM NEWEST 2025/2026
NEWEST ACTUAL EXAM WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS |ALREADY GRADED A+|
A woman brings her 48-year-old husband to the outpatient
psychiatric unit and describes his behavior to the admitting nurse.
She states that he has been sleepwalking, cannot remember who
he is, and exhibits multiple personalities. The nurse knows that
these behaviors are often associated with which condition?
a. Dissociative disorder.
b. Obsessive-compulsive disorder.
c. Panic disorder.
d. Post-traumatic stress syndrome. - ANSWER-A
Which diet selection by a depressed client taking tranylcypromine
sulfate (Parnate), an MAO inhibitor, indicates to the nurse that the
client understands the dietary restrictions imposed by this
medication regimen?
a. Hamburger, french fries, and chocolate milkshake.
b. Liver and onions, broccoli, and decaffeinated coffee.
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c. Pepperoni and cheese pizza, tossed salad, and soda.
d. Roast beef, baked potato with butter, and iced tea. - ANSWER-
C
A female client on a psychiatric unit is sweating profusely while
she vigorously does pushups and then runs the length of the
corridor several times before crashing in to the 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
disturbances, the client shouts," I am the boss here. I do what I
want." Which nursing problem best supports these observations -
ANSWER--Risk for other related violence related to disruptive
behavior
A female client engages in repeated checks of door and window
locks. Behavior that prevents her form arriving on time and
interferes with her ability to function effectively. What action
should the nures take? - ANSWER--plan a list of activities to be
carried out daily
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The nurse is preparing medications for a client with disorder and
notices that the antipsychotic medication was discontinued
several days ago. Which medication should also be discontinued?
- ANSWER--Benztropine (Cogentin)
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
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
teenaged girl self induced vomiting - ANSWER-frequency of
binging and purging behaviors
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Pt is getting oreiented to the unit and replies "there are no TVs in
the room" What is the nurse's best respond? - ANSWER-it is
important to be out of your room and talking to others
A male adult is admitted because of an acetaminophen (Tylenol)
overdose. After transfer to the mental health unit, the client is told
he has liver damage. Which information is most important for the
nurse to include in the client's discharge plan? - ANSWER--do not
take any over the counter meds
The nurse documents the mental status of a female client who
has been hospitalized for several days by court order, The client
states, "I don't need to be here" and tells the nurse that she
believes that the television talks to her. The nurse should
document these assessment findings in which section of the
mental status exam? - ANSWER-insight and judgement
A client who has agoraphobia (a fear of crowds) is beginning
desensitization with the therapist, and the nurse is reinforcing the
process. Which intervention has the highest priority for this client's
plan of care? - ANSWER--establish trust by providing a calm, safe
environment
HESI RN MENTAL HEALTH EXIT EXAM NEWEST 2025/2026
NEWEST ACTUAL EXAM WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS |ALREADY GRADED A+|
A woman brings her 48-year-old husband to the outpatient
psychiatric unit and describes his behavior to the admitting nurse.
She states that he has been sleepwalking, cannot remember who
he is, and exhibits multiple personalities. The nurse knows that
these behaviors are often associated with which condition?
a. Dissociative disorder.
b. Obsessive-compulsive disorder.
c. Panic disorder.
d. Post-traumatic stress syndrome. - ANSWER-A
Which diet selection by a depressed client taking tranylcypromine
sulfate (Parnate), an MAO inhibitor, indicates to the nurse that the
client understands the dietary restrictions imposed by this
medication regimen?
a. Hamburger, french fries, and chocolate milkshake.
b. Liver and onions, broccoli, and decaffeinated coffee.
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c. Pepperoni and cheese pizza, tossed salad, and soda.
d. Roast beef, baked potato with butter, and iced tea. - ANSWER-
C
A female client on a psychiatric unit is sweating profusely while
she vigorously does pushups and then runs the length of the
corridor several times before crashing in to the 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
disturbances, the client shouts," I am the boss here. I do what I
want." Which nursing problem best supports these observations -
ANSWER--Risk for other related violence related to disruptive
behavior
A female client engages in repeated checks of door and window
locks. Behavior that prevents her form arriving on time and
interferes with her ability to function effectively. What action
should the nures take? - ANSWER--plan a list of activities to be
carried out daily
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The nurse is preparing medications for a client with disorder and
notices that the antipsychotic medication was discontinued
several days ago. Which medication should also be discontinued?
- ANSWER--Benztropine (Cogentin)
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
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
teenaged girl self induced vomiting - ANSWER-frequency of
binging and purging behaviors
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Pt is getting oreiented to the unit and replies "there are no TVs in
the room" What is the nurse's best respond? - ANSWER-it is
important to be out of your room and talking to others
A male adult is admitted because of an acetaminophen (Tylenol)
overdose. After transfer to the mental health unit, the client is told
he has liver damage. Which information is most important for the
nurse to include in the client's discharge plan? - ANSWER--do not
take any over the counter meds
The nurse documents the mental status of a female client who
has been hospitalized for several days by court order, The client
states, "I don't need to be here" and tells the nurse that she
believes that the television talks to her. The nurse should
document these assessment findings in which section of the
mental status exam? - ANSWER-insight and judgement
A client who has agoraphobia (a fear of crowds) is beginning
desensitization with the therapist, and the nurse is reinforcing the
process. Which intervention has the highest priority for this client's
plan of care? - ANSWER--establish trust by providing a calm, safe
environment
