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PSYCHIATRIC (MENTAL HEALTH) HESI FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
PSYCHIATRIC (MENTAL 
HEALTH) HESI FINAL EXAM 
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 
1. 
A male client with schizophrenia who is taking fluphenazine decanoate (Prolixin decanoate) is being 
discharged in the morning. A repeat dose of medication is scheduled for 20 days after discharge. The 
client tells the nurse that he is going on vacation in the Bahamas and will return in 18 days. Which 
statement by the client indicates a need for health teaching? 
A) When I return from my tropical island vacation, I ...
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PSYCHIATRIC (MENTAL 
HEALTH) HESI FINAL EXAM 
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 
1. 
A male client with schizophrenia who is taking fluphenazine decanoate (Prolixin decanoate) is being 
discharged in the morning. A repeat dose of medication is scheduled for 20 days after discharge. The 
client tells the nurse that he is going on vacation in the Bahamas and will return in 18 days. Which 
statement by the client indicates a need for health teaching? 
A) When I return from my tropical island vacation, I ...
COMPLETE SOLUTION FOR ESSENTIALS OF PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH NURSING(CHAPTER 1-24) FINAL EXAM
COMPLETE SOLUTION FOR 
ESSENTIALS OF PSYCHIATRIC 
MENTAL HEALTH 
NURSING(CHAPTER 1-24) 
FINAL EXAM 
1. Which behavior best demonstrates aggression? 
a. Stomping away from the nurses' station, going to the day room, and grabbing a pool cue from a 
patient standing by the pool table. 
b. Bursting into tears, leaving the community meeting, and sitting on a bed hugging a pillow and 
sobbing. 
c. Telling the primary nurse, "I felt angry when you said I could not have a second helping at lunc...
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COMPLETE SOLUTION FOR 
ESSENTIALS OF PSYCHIATRIC 
MENTAL HEALTH 
NURSING(CHAPTER 1-24) 
FINAL EXAM 
1. Which behavior best demonstrates aggression? 
a. Stomping away from the nurses' station, going to the day room, and grabbing a pool cue from a 
patient standing by the pool table. 
b. Bursting into tears, leaving the community meeting, and sitting on a bed hugging a pillow and 
sobbing. 
c. Telling the primary nurse, "I felt angry when you said I could not have a second helping at lunc...
UPGRADED ESSENTIALSMENTAL HEALTH NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
UPGRADED ESSENTIALSMENTAL HEALTH NURSING 
EXAM QUESTIONS AND 
ANSWERS 
Which of the following contributions to modern psychiatric nursing practice was made by Freud? 
1.The theory of personality structure and levels of awareness 
2.The concept of a "self-actualized personality" 
3.The thesis that culture and society exert significant influence on personality 
4.Provision of a developmental model that includes the entire life span - CORRECT ANSWER -1. The 
theory of personality structure an...
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UPGRADED ESSENTIALSMENTAL HEALTH NURSING 
EXAM QUESTIONS AND 
ANSWERS 
Which of the following contributions to modern psychiatric nursing practice was made by Freud? 
1.The theory of personality structure and levels of awareness 
2.The concept of a "self-actualized personality" 
3.The thesis that culture and society exert significant influence on personality 
4.Provision of a developmental model that includes the entire life span - CORRECT ANSWER -1. The 
theory of personality structure an...
REVISED ESSENTIALS OF PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH NURSING QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
REVISED ESSENTIALS OF 
PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH 
NURSING QUESTIONS AND 
ANSWERS 
A client is prescribed duloxetine. Which client education would the nurse provide? - CORRECT ANSWER - 
The medication should not be discontinued abruptly 
. A client has been feeling "down in the dumps" because of the loss of a pet 2 years ago. Which 
condition would the nurse suspect in the client? - CORRECT ANSWER -Persistent depressive disorder 
A client is scheduled for individual psychotherapy. Which wo...
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REVISED ESSENTIALS OF 
PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH 
NURSING QUESTIONS AND 
ANSWERS 
A client is prescribed duloxetine. Which client education would the nurse provide? - CORRECT ANSWER - 
The medication should not be discontinued abruptly 
. A client has been feeling "down in the dumps" because of the loss of a pet 2 years ago. Which 
condition would the nurse suspect in the client? - CORRECT ANSWER -Persistent depressive disorder 
A client is scheduled for individual psychotherapy. Which wo...
EVALUATED ESSENTIALS OF PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH NURSING FINAL EXAM
EVALUATED ESSENTIALS OF 
PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH 
NURSING FINAL EXAM 
Which instructions does the nurse provide to the wife of a client suffering from severe cognitive 
decline? Select all that apply. - CORRECT ANSWER -"Your husband may not be able to recognize some 
family members." 
"Your husband may be more aggressive during late afternoons and evenings." 
"It is important to provide institutional care for your husband." 
"Watch out for infections like pneumonia in your husband ...
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EVALUATED ESSENTIALS OF 
PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH 
NURSING FINAL EXAM 
Which instructions does the nurse provide to the wife of a client suffering from severe cognitive 
decline? Select all that apply. - CORRECT ANSWER -"Your husband may not be able to recognize some 
family members." 
"Your husband may be more aggressive during late afternoons and evenings." 
"It is important to provide institutional care for your husband." 
"Watch out for infections like pneumonia in your husband ...
EXAMINED PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH NURSING QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
EXAMINED PSYCHIATRIC 
MENTAL HEALTH NURSING 
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 
A 48-year-old Hispanic woman is seen by a psychiatric clinical nurse specialist after receiving a call by her 
son. According to the son, since his father's death 7 months ago, his mother has lost 30 pounds and 
can't sleep. During her initial visit, the patient states, 'My husband talks to me in his visits, but his words 
make no sense to me. I don't understand what he wants me to do.' What is an appropriate nursing ...
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EXAMINED PSYCHIATRIC 
MENTAL HEALTH NURSING 
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 
A 48-year-old Hispanic woman is seen by a psychiatric clinical nurse specialist after receiving a call by her 
son. According to the son, since his father's death 7 months ago, his mother has lost 30 pounds and 
can't sleep. During her initial visit, the patient states, 'My husband talks to me in his visits, but his words 
make no sense to me. I don't understand what he wants me to do.' What is an appropriate nursing ...
EXPLORED ESSENTIALS OF PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
EXPLORED ESSENTIALS OF 
PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH 
NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS 
AND ANSWERS 
The spouse of a client says, "My wife has been depressed for the last 2 months due to emotional stress 
at work." Which type of group does the nurse expect will be beneficial for this client? - CORRECT 
ANSWER -Therapeutic groups 
Nicole is the nurse leader of a childbirth preparation group. Each week, she shows various films and sets 
out various reading materials. She expects the participants to ut...
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EXPLORED ESSENTIALS OF 
PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH 
NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS 
AND ANSWERS 
The spouse of a client says, "My wife has been depressed for the last 2 months due to emotional stress 
at work." Which type of group does the nurse expect will be beneficial for this client? - CORRECT 
ANSWER -Therapeutic groups 
Nicole is the nurse leader of a childbirth preparation group. Each week, she shows various films and sets 
out various reading materials. She expects the participants to ut...
ANALYZED ESSENTIALS OF PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH NURSING QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
ANALYZED ESSENTIALS OF 
PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH 
NURSING QUESTIONS AND 
ANSWERS 
A client tells the nurse, "Brad Pitt is in love with me and often sends me flowers." Which type of delusion 
does the nurse document for the client based on this statement? - CORRECT ANSWER -Erotomanic 
Which intervention would the nurse perform while caring for a client with a psychiatric illness who is 
reluctant to be with friends and expresses a fear of rejection? - CORRECT ANSWER -Offer to remain with...
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ANALYZED ESSENTIALS OF 
PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH 
NURSING QUESTIONS AND 
ANSWERS 
A client tells the nurse, "Brad Pitt is in love with me and often sends me flowers." Which type of delusion 
does the nurse document for the client based on this statement? - CORRECT ANSWER -Erotomanic 
Which intervention would the nurse perform while caring for a client with a psychiatric illness who is 
reluctant to be with friends and expresses a fear of rejection? - CORRECT ANSWER -Offer to remain with...
IMPROVED ESSENTIALS OF PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH NURSING FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
IMPROVED ESSENTIALS OF 
PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH 
NURSING FINAL EXAM 
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 
A new staff nurse completes orientation to a psychiatric unit. This nurse may expect an advanced 
practice nurse to perform which additional interventions? 
a. Conduct mental health assessments 
b. Establish therapeutic relationships 
c. Individualize nursing care plans 
d. Prescribe psychotropic medication - CORRECT ANSWER -D 
Prescriptive privileges are granted to masters-prepared nurse practiti...
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IMPROVED ESSENTIALS OF 
PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH 
NURSING FINAL EXAM 
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 
A new staff nurse completes orientation to a psychiatric unit. This nurse may expect an advanced 
practice nurse to perform which additional interventions? 
a. Conduct mental health assessments 
b. Establish therapeutic relationships 
c. Individualize nursing care plans 
d. Prescribe psychotropic medication - CORRECT ANSWER -D 
Prescriptive privileges are granted to masters-prepared nurse practiti...
ADVANCED MENTAL HEALTH NURSING (CHAPTER 1-10) EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
ADVANCED MENTAL HEALTH 
NURSING (CHAPTER 1-10) 
EXAM QUESTIONS AND 
ANSWERS 
When planning care for a specific client, of what significance to the psychiatric nurse is the fact that the 
DSM-IV-TR is multiaxial? 
a) Pertinent aspects of client functioning and problems are reported. 
b) Standardized treatment plans are available for each diagnosis. 
c) Nursing diagnoses are included for each medical diagnosis. 
d) No particular significance exists. - CORRECT ANSWER -a) Pertinent aspects of cl...
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ADVANCED MENTAL HEALTH 
NURSING (CHAPTER 1-10) 
EXAM QUESTIONS AND 
ANSWERS 
When planning care for a specific client, of what significance to the psychiatric nurse is the fact that the 
DSM-IV-TR is multiaxial? 
a) Pertinent aspects of client functioning and problems are reported. 
b) Standardized treatment plans are available for each diagnosis. 
c) Nursing diagnoses are included for each medical diagnosis. 
d) No particular significance exists. - CORRECT ANSWER -a) Pertinent aspects of cl...