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1. During admission to the psychiatric unit, a female client is extremely anxious
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and states that she is worried about the sun coming up the next day. What intervention
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is most important for the RN to implement during the admission process?
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A. Assist the client in developing alternative coping skills.
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B. Remain calm and use a matter of fact approach.
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C. Ask the client why she is so anxious
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D. Administer a PRN sedative to help relieve her anxiety. gg gg gg gg gg gg gg gg
2. A female client is brought to the emergency department after police officers found
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her disoriented, disorganized, and confused. The RN also determines that the client is
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homeless and is exhibiting suspiciousness. The client’s plan of care should
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include what priority problem?
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A. Acute confusion. vv
B. Ineffective community coping gg gg
C. Disturbed sensory perception. gg vv
D. Self-care deficit. gg
3. The occupational health nurse is working with a female employee who was just notified
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g that her child was involved in a MVA and taken to the hospital. The employee states,
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“I can’t believe this. What should I do?” Which response is best for the RN to
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provide in this crisis?
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A. Tell me what you think should happen. gg gg gg vv vv gg
B. How serious was the collision? gg gg gg vv
C. What do you think you should gg gg gg vv gg
do?Call
gg D. for transportation to the hospital.
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4. A client tells the RN that he has an IQ of 400+ and is a genius and an inventor. He
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also reports that he is married to a female movie star and thinks that his brother
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wants a sexual relationship with her. What is the priority nursing problem for
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admission to the psychiatric unit?
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A. Ineffective sexual patterns. vv vv
B. Impaired environmental interpretation. gg gg
C. Disturbed sensory perception. gg gg
D. Compromised family coping. gg gg
5. The RN is providing care for a client diagnosed with borderline personality disorder
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who has self-inflicted lacerations on the abdomen. Which approach should the RN
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use when changing this client’s dressing?
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A. Provide detailed thorough explanations when cleansing
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wound.
gg B. the dressing change in a non-judgmental manner.
Perform gg vv vv vv vv vv vv vv
C. Ask in a non-threatening manner why the client cut own abdomen.
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D. Request another staff member assist with the dressing change.
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6. While sitting in the day room of the mental health unit, a male adolescent avoids eye
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contact, looks at the floor, and talks softly when interacting verbally with the RN. The
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two trade places, and the RN demonstrates the client’s behaviors. What is the main
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goal of this therapeutic technique?
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A. Initiate a non-threatening conversation with the client.
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B. Dialog about the ineffectiveness of his gg vv vv vv vv
interactions.
gg C. to identify the way he interacts.
Allow the client vv vvgg vv vv vv vv vv vv
D. Discuss the client’s feelings when he responds.
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7. An antidepressant medication is prescribed for a client who reports sleeping only 4
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hours in the past 2 days and weight loss of 9 lbs within the last month. Which client
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goal is most important to achieve within the first three days of treatment?
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A. Meet scheduled appointment with gg gg gg
dietitian.
gg Sleep atB.
least 6 hours a night. vv gg vv vv vv vv vv
C. Understands the purpose of the medication regimen. gg gg gg gg gg gg
D. Describes the reasons for hospitalization. gg gg gg gg
8. When preparing to administer to domestic violence screening tool to a female
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client, which statement should the RN provide?
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A. If your partner is abusing you, I need to ask these questions.
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B. State law mandates that I ask if you are a victim of domestic violence.
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C. The HCP provider needs to know if you are experiencing any domestic
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abuse.
gg D. are screened for domestic abuse because it is common in our society.
All clients vv gg vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv
9. A young adult female visits the mental health clinic complaining of diarrhea,
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headache, and muscle aches. She is afebrile, denies chills, and all laboratory findings
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are within normal limits. During the physical assessment, the client tells the RN that her
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sister thinks she is neurotic and calls her a hypochondriac. Which response is best
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for the RN to provide?
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A. Unless your sister has a medical education, ignore her comments.
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B. I can hear that your sister comments are over-whelming you.
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C. Do you think it’s possible that you might be a
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hypochondriac?
gg D.
Besides your sister’s comments, what in your life is troubling you?
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10. The RN is leading a group on the inpatient psychiatric unit. Which approach should
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the RN use during the working phase of group development?
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A. Establishing a rapport with group members. vv vv gg gg vv
B. Clarifying the nurse’s role and clients’ responsibilities. gg vv gg gg gg vv
C. Discussing ways to use new gg vv vv gg
coping
gg skills
Helping learned.
clients D. areas of problem in their lives.
identify vv vv vv vv gg vv vv vv vv vv vv
11. A male client with schizophrenia is demonstrating echolalia, which is becoming
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annoying to other clients on the unit. What intervention is best for the RN to
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implement?
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A. Isolate the client from the other clients. gg gg gg vv gg gg
B. Administer PRN sedative. gg gg
C. Avoid recognizing the gg gg
behavior.
gg D.client to his room.
Escort the vv gg vv vv vv vv
12. A client is admitted for bipolar disorder and alcohol withdrawal, depressive phase.
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Based on which assessment finding will the RN withhold the clonidine (Catapres)
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prescription?
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A. Blood pressure readings of 90/62 mmHg to 92/58 mmHg.
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B. Pulse rate of 68-78 BPM.
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C. Temperature of 99.5-99.7 F. gg gg gg
D. Respiration rate of 24 breaths per minute. gg gg gg gg gg gg
13. The RN on the evening shift receives report that a client is scheduled for
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electroconvulsive treatment (ECT) in the morning. Which intervention should the Rn
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implement the evening before the scheduled ECT?
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A. Hold all bedtime gg gg
medications.
gg B. NPO after mid-night.
Keep the client vv vv gg vv vv vv
C. Implement elopement precautions. gg gg
D. Give the client an enema at bedtime.
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14. A client with Bulimia and depression who is taking phenelzine (Nardil) 90 mg daily
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is admitted to an acute care hospital for uncontrolled hypertension. What dietary choices
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should the RN instruct the client to avoid?
gg gg gg gg gg gg gg vv
A. Pan-seared catfish. vv
B. Peperoni pizza.
gg vv
C. Deep fried shrimp. gg gg
D. Beef trips with gravy.gg gg gg
15. A mental health worker is caring for a client with escalating aggressive behavior.
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Which action by the mental health worker warrants immediate intervention by the
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RN?
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A. Is attempting the physically restrain the patient.
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B. Remains at a distance of 4 feet from the client.
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C. Tells the client to go to the quiet area of the unit.
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D. Is using a load voice to talk to the client.
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1. During admission to the psychiatric unit, a female client is extremely anxious
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and states that she is worried about the sun coming up the next day. What intervention
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is most important for the RN to implement during the admission process?
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A. Assist the client in developing alternative coping skills.
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B. Remain calm and use a matter of fact approach.
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C. Ask the client why she is so anxious
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D. Administer a PRN sedative to help relieve her anxiety. gg gg gg gg gg gg gg gg
2. A female client is brought to the emergency department after police officers found
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her disoriented, disorganized, and confused. The RN also determines that the client is
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homeless and is exhibiting suspiciousness. The client’s plan of care should
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include what priority problem?
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A. Acute confusion. vv
B. Ineffective community coping gg gg
C. Disturbed sensory perception. gg vv
D. Self-care deficit. gg
3. The occupational health nurse is working with a female employee who was just notified
vv gg vv vv vv gg gg gg gg gg gg gg gg
g that her child was involved in a MVA and taken to the hospital. The employee states,
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“I can’t believe this. What should I do?” Which response is best for the RN to
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provide in this crisis?
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A. Tell me what you think should happen. gg gg gg vv vv gg
B. How serious was the collision? gg gg gg vv
C. What do you think you should gg gg gg vv gg
do?Call
gg D. for transportation to the hospital.
gg vv vv vv vv vv
4. A client tells the RN that he has an IQ of 400+ and is a genius and an inventor. He
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also reports that he is married to a female movie star and thinks that his brother
gg gg gg gg gg gg gg gg gg gg gg gg gg gg gg gg
wants a sexual relationship with her. What is the priority nursing problem for
gg gg gg g g gg gg gg gg gg gg gg gg gg
admission to the psychiatric unit?
gg gg gg gg gg
HESI MENTAL HEALTH EXAM
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A. Ineffective sexual patterns. vv vv
B. Impaired environmental interpretation. gg gg
C. Disturbed sensory perception. gg gg
D. Compromised family coping. gg gg
5. The RN is providing care for a client diagnosed with borderline personality disorder
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who has self-inflicted lacerations on the abdomen. Which approach should the RN
gg gg gg gg gg gg gg gg gg gg gg gg
use when changing this client’s dressing?
gg gg gg gg gg gg
A. Provide detailed thorough explanations when cleansing
gg gg gg gg gg
wound.
gg B. the dressing change in a non-judgmental manner.
Perform gg vv vv vv vv vv vv vv
C. Ask in a non-threatening manner why the client cut own abdomen.
gg gg gg gg gg gg vv g g gg gg
D. Request another staff member assist with the dressing change.
gg gg gg gg gg vv gg gg
6. While sitting in the day room of the mental health unit, a male adolescent avoids eye
gg gg gg gg gg gg gg vv gg vv vv vv gg gg gg
contact, looks at the floor, and talks softly when interacting verbally with the RN. The
gg gg gg gg gg gg gg gg gg gg gg gg vv gg gg
two trade places, and the RN demonstrates the client’s behaviors. What is the main
gg gg gg gg gg gg gg gg gg gg gg gg gg vv
goal of this therapeutic technique?
gg gg gg gg gg
A. Initiate a non-threatening conversation with the client.
gg gg gg gg gg gg
B. Dialog about the ineffectiveness of his gg vv vv vv vv
interactions.
gg C. to identify the way he interacts.
Allow the client vv vvgg vv vv vv vv vv vv
D. Discuss the client’s feelings when he responds.
gg gg gg gg gg gg gg
7. An antidepressant medication is prescribed for a client who reports sleeping only 4
gg vv gg gg gg gg gg gg gg gg gg gg
hours in the past 2 days and weight loss of 9 lbs within the last month. Which client
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goal is most important to achieve within the first three days of treatment?
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A. Meet scheduled appointment with gg gg gg
dietitian.
gg Sleep atB.
least 6 hours a night. vv gg vv vv vv vv vv
C. Understands the purpose of the medication regimen. gg gg gg gg gg gg
D. Describes the reasons for hospitalization. gg gg gg gg
8. When preparing to administer to domestic violence screening tool to a female
gg gg gg gg gg gg gg gg gg gg gg
client, which statement should the RN provide?
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HESI MENTAL HEALTH EXAM
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A. If your partner is abusing you, I need to ask these questions.
gg gg gg gg gg gg gg gg gg gg gg
B. State law mandates that I ask if you are a victim of domestic violence.
gg gg gg gg gg gg gg gg gg gg gg gg gg
C. The HCP provider needs to know if you are experiencing any domestic
gg gg gg gg gg gg gg gg gg gg gg
abuse.
gg D. are screened for domestic abuse because it is common in our society.
All clients vv gg vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv
9. A young adult female visits the mental health clinic complaining of diarrhea,
gg gg gg gg gg gg gg gg gg vv gg
headache, and muscle aches. She is afebrile, denies chills, and all laboratory findings
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are within normal limits. During the physical assessment, the client tells the RN that her
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sister thinks she is neurotic and calls her a hypochondriac. Which response is best
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for the RN to provide?
gg vv vv gg g g
A. Unless your sister has a medical education, ignore her comments.
gg gg gg gg gg gg vv gg vv
B. I can hear that your sister comments are over-whelming you.
gg gg gg gg gg gg gg vv gg
C. Do you think it’s possible that you might be a
gg gg gg gg gg gg gg vv gg
hypochondriac?
gg D.
Besides your sister’s comments, what in your life is troubling you?
vv vvgg vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv
10. The RN is leading a group on the inpatient psychiatric unit. Which approach should
gg gg gg gg gg vv gg gg vv gg gg gg gg
the RN use during the working phase of group development?
gg gg gg gg gg gg vv gg gg gg
A. Establishing a rapport with group members. vv vv gg gg vv
B. Clarifying the nurse’s role and clients’ responsibilities. gg vv gg gg gg vv
C. Discussing ways to use new gg vv vv gg
coping
gg skills
Helping learned.
clients D. areas of problem in their lives.
identify vv vv vv vv gg vv vv vv vv vv vv
11. A male client with schizophrenia is demonstrating echolalia, which is becoming
gg gg vv gg vv vv gg gg gg gg
annoying to other clients on the unit. What intervention is best for the RN to
gg gg gg gg gg vv gg gg gg gg gg gg gg gg gg
implement?
gg
A. Isolate the client from the other clients. gg gg gg vv gg gg
B. Administer PRN sedative. gg gg
C. Avoid recognizing the gg gg
behavior.
gg D.client to his room.
Escort the vv gg vv vv vv vv
12. A client is admitted for bipolar disorder and alcohol withdrawal, depressive phase.
gg gg gg gg gg gg gg gg gg gg gg
Based on which assessment finding will the RN withhold the clonidine (Catapres)
gg gg gg gg gg gg gg gg gg gg gg gg
prescription?
gg
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A. Blood pressure readings of 90/62 mmHg to 92/58 mmHg.
vv vv vv gg vv vv vv vv vv
B. Pulse rate of 68-78 BPM.
gg gg gg gg
C. Temperature of 99.5-99.7 F. gg gg gg
D. Respiration rate of 24 breaths per minute. gg gg gg gg gg gg
13. The RN on the evening shift receives report that a client is scheduled for
gg gg gg gg gg gg gg gg gg gg gg gg gg
electroconvulsive treatment (ECT) in the morning. Which intervention should the Rn
gg gg gg gg gg gg gg gg gg gg gg
implement the evening before the scheduled ECT?
gg gg gg gg gg gg gg
A. Hold all bedtime gg gg
medications.
gg B. NPO after mid-night.
Keep the client vv vv gg vv vv vv
C. Implement elopement precautions. gg gg
D. Give the client an enema at bedtime.
gg gg gg gg gg gg
14. A client with Bulimia and depression who is taking phenelzine (Nardil) 90 mg daily
gg gg gg gg gg gg gg gg gg gg gg gg gg
is admitted to an acute care hospital for uncontrolled hypertension. What dietary choices
gg gg gg gg gg gg gg gg gg gg gg gg gg
should the RN instruct the client to avoid?
gg gg gg gg gg gg gg vv
A. Pan-seared catfish. vv
B. Peperoni pizza.
gg vv
C. Deep fried shrimp. gg gg
D. Beef trips with gravy.gg gg gg
15. A mental health worker is caring for a client with escalating aggressive behavior.
gg gg vv gg gg vv vv vv gg gg gg gg
Which action by the mental health worker warrants immediate intervention by the
gg gg gg vv vv gg gg gg gg gg gg gg
RN?
gg
A. Is attempting the physically restrain the patient.
vv vv vv vv vv vv
B. Remains at a distance of 4 feet from the client.
gg gg gg gg gg gg gg gg gg
C. Tells the client to go to the quiet area of the unit.
gg gg gg gg gg gg gg gg gg gg gg
D. Is using a load voice to talk to the client.
gg gg gg gg gg gg gg gg gg
HESI MENTAL HEALTH EXAM
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