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Hesi RN Mental Health Exit Exam Newest 2025/2026
Complete 350 Questions And Correct Detailed
Answers With Rationales (Verified Answers) |Newest
Exam Version!!!!
While interviewing a client, the nurse takes notes to assist
with accurate documentation later. Which statement is
most accurate regarding note-taking during an interview?
A. The nurse' ability to directly observe the client's
nonverbal communication is limited
with note taking.
B. Taking notes during an interview is a legal obligation of
the examining nurse.
C. The client's comfort level is increased when the nurse
breaks eye contact to take note to take note.
D. The interview process is enhanced with note taking and
allows the client speak at normal pace. - Answer-A
An adolescent male receives a prescription for an
antidepressant drug because he is exhibiting a depressed
affect. While the client is taking the antidepressant, which
comparison of the client's behavior before and after taking
the drug is most important for the nurse to obtain?
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A. His appetite.
B. The emotional quality of his attitude
C. His level of activity.
D. The interactions he has with others. - Answer-B
A nurse is providing education about strategies for a safety
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. Plan an escape route to use if the abuser blocks the
main exit.
D. Have a bag ready that has extra clothes for self and
children - Answer-B C D
While sitting in the dayroom of the mental health unit, a
male adolescent avoids eye contact, looks at the floor, and
talks softly when interacting verbally with the nurse. The
two trade places, and the nurse demonstrate the client's
behavior. What is the main goal of this therapeutic
techniques?
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A. Discuss the client's feeling when he responds.
B. Allow the client to identify the way he interacts.
C. Initiate a non-threatening conversation with the client.
D. Dialog about the ineffectiveness of his interactions.) -
Answer-B
A client with depression remains in bed most of the day,
and declines activities. Which nursing problem has the
greatest priority for this client?
A. Loss of interest in diversional activity.
B. Social isolation.
C. Refusal to address nutritional needs.
D. Low self-esteem. - Answer-C
The RN is preparing medications for a client with bipolar
disorder and notices that the client discontinued
antipsychotic medication for several days. Which
medication should also be discontinued?
a. Lithium. (Lithotabs)
b. Benzotropine (Cogentin).
c. Alprazolam (Xanax).
d. Magnesium (Milk of Magnesia). - Answer-B
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A female client requests that her husband be allowed to
stay in the room during the admission assessment. When
interviewing the client, the RN notes a discrepancy
between the client's verbal and nonverbal communication.
What action does the RN take?
A. Pay close attention and document the nonverbal
messages.
B. Ask the client's husband to interpret the discrepancy.
C. Ignore the nonverbal behavior and focus on the client's
verbal messages.
D. Integrate the verbal and nonverbal messages and
interpret them as one. - Answer-A
A male client approaches the RN with an angry expression
on his face and raises his voice, saying "My roommate is
the most selfish, self-centered, angry person I have ever
met. If he loses his temper one more time with me, I am
going to punch him out!" The RN recognizes that the client
is using which defense mechanism?
A. Denial.
B. Projection.
C. Rationalization.
Hesi RN Mental Health Exit Exam Newest 2025/2026
Complete 350 Questions And Correct Detailed
Answers With Rationales (Verified Answers) |Newest
Exam Version!!!!
While interviewing a client, the nurse takes notes to assist
with accurate documentation later. Which statement is
most accurate regarding note-taking during an interview?
A. The nurse' ability to directly observe the client's
nonverbal communication is limited
with note taking.
B. Taking notes during an interview is a legal obligation of
the examining nurse.
C. The client's comfort level is increased when the nurse
breaks eye contact to take note to take note.
D. The interview process is enhanced with note taking and
allows the client speak at normal pace. - Answer-A
An adolescent male receives a prescription for an
antidepressant drug because he is exhibiting a depressed
affect. While the client is taking the antidepressant, which
comparison of the client's behavior before and after taking
the drug is most important for the nurse to obtain?
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A. His appetite.
B. The emotional quality of his attitude
C. His level of activity.
D. The interactions he has with others. - Answer-B
A nurse is providing education about strategies for a safety
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. Plan an escape route to use if the abuser blocks the
main exit.
D. Have a bag ready that has extra clothes for self and
children - Answer-B C D
While sitting in the dayroom of the mental health unit, a
male adolescent avoids eye contact, looks at the floor, and
talks softly when interacting verbally with the nurse. The
two trade places, and the nurse demonstrate the client's
behavior. What is the main goal of this therapeutic
techniques?
,3|Page
A. Discuss the client's feeling when he responds.
B. Allow the client to identify the way he interacts.
C. Initiate a non-threatening conversation with the client.
D. Dialog about the ineffectiveness of his interactions.) -
Answer-B
A client with depression remains in bed most of the day,
and declines activities. Which nursing problem has the
greatest priority for this client?
A. Loss of interest in diversional activity.
B. Social isolation.
C. Refusal to address nutritional needs.
D. Low self-esteem. - Answer-C
The RN is preparing medications for a client with bipolar
disorder and notices that the client discontinued
antipsychotic medication for several days. Which
medication should also be discontinued?
a. Lithium. (Lithotabs)
b. Benzotropine (Cogentin).
c. Alprazolam (Xanax).
d. Magnesium (Milk of Magnesia). - Answer-B
, 4|Page
A female client requests that her husband be allowed to
stay in the room during the admission assessment. When
interviewing the client, the RN notes a discrepancy
between the client's verbal and nonverbal communication.
What action does the RN take?
A. Pay close attention and document the nonverbal
messages.
B. Ask the client's husband to interpret the discrepancy.
C. Ignore the nonverbal behavior and focus on the client's
verbal messages.
D. Integrate the verbal and nonverbal messages and
interpret them as one. - Answer-A
A male client approaches the RN with an angry expression
on his face and raises his voice, saying "My roommate is
the most selfish, self-centered, angry person I have ever
met. If he loses his temper one more time with me, I am
going to punch him out!" The RN recognizes that the client
is using which defense mechanism?
A. Denial.
B. Projection.
C. Rationalization.
