HESI RN MENTAL HEALTH LATEST 2024-2025 ACTUAL EXAM
COMPLETE 300 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES|ALREADY GRADED A+
(CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY)
The RN is teaching a client B
about the
initiation of the prescribed
abstinence
therapy using disulfiram
(Antabuse). What information
should the client acknowledge
understanding?
A. Completely abstain
from heroin or cocaine
use.
B. Remain alcohol free for 12
hours prior to the first dose.
C. Attend monthly meetings
of alcoholics anonymous.
D. Admit to others that he is a
substance
user.
A male client with D
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 RN to
ask the client?
A. Have you lost interest in
the things that you used
to enjoy?
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B. Is your ability to think or
concentrate decreased?
C. How many continuous
hours do you sleep at
night?
D. Do you hear sounds or
voices that
others do not hear?
A client is admitted to the D
mental health unit and
reports taking extra
antianxiety
medication because, "I'm so
stressed out. I just want to go
to sleep." The RN should
plan one-on-one observation
of the client based on which
statement?
A. "What should I do?
Nothing seems to help."
B. "I have been so tired
lately and needed to
sleep."
C. "I really think that I
don't need to be here."
D. "I don't want to walk.
Nothing matters
anymore."
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During an annual physical by D
the
occupational RN working in a
corporate
clinic, a male employee tells
the RN that is high-stress
job is causing trouble in
his
personal life. He further
explains that he often gets
so angry while driving to
and
from work that he has
considered "getting even"
with other drivers. How
should the RN respond?
A. "Anger is contagious and
could result in major
confrontation."
B. "Try not to let your anger
cause you to act
impulsively."
C. "Expressing your anger
to a stranger could result
in an unsafe situation."
D. "It sounds as if there are
many situations
that make you feel angry."
A client who has B
agoraphobia (a fear of
crowds) is beginning
desensitization with
the therapist, and the RN is
reinforcing the process.
Which intervention has the
highest priority for this
client's plan of care?
A. Encourage
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substitution of positive
thoughts and negative
ones.
B. Establish trust by
providing a calm, safe
environment.
C. Progressively expose the
client to larger crowds.
D. Encourage deep breathing
when anxiety
escalates in a crowd.
Which nursing actions are ADE
likely to help promote the
self-esteem of a male client
with modern depression?
A. Ask the client what his
long term goals are.
B. Discuss the challenges
of his medical condition.
C. Include the client in
determining
treatment protocol.
D. Encourage the client
to engage in
recreational therapy.
E. Provide opportunities for the
client to
discuss his concerns.
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COMPLETE 300 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES|ALREADY GRADED A+
(CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY)
The RN is teaching a client B
about the
initiation of the prescribed
abstinence
therapy using disulfiram
(Antabuse). What information
should the client acknowledge
understanding?
A. Completely abstain
from heroin or cocaine
use.
B. Remain alcohol free for 12
hours prior to the first dose.
C. Attend monthly meetings
of alcoholics anonymous.
D. Admit to others that he is a
substance
user.
A male client with D
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 RN to
ask the client?
A. Have you lost interest in
the things that you used
to enjoy?
,6/1/25, 10:33 AM HESI MENTAL HEALTH LATEST 2024-2025 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 300 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWER…
B. Is your ability to think or
concentrate decreased?
C. How many continuous
hours do you sleep at
night?
D. Do you hear sounds or
voices that
others do not hear?
A client is admitted to the D
mental health unit and
reports taking extra
antianxiety
medication because, "I'm so
stressed out. I just want to go
to sleep." The RN should
plan one-on-one observation
of the client based on which
statement?
A. "What should I do?
Nothing seems to help."
B. "I have been so tired
lately and needed to
sleep."
C. "I really think that I
don't need to be here."
D. "I don't want to walk.
Nothing matters
anymore."
… 2/12
1
,6/1/25, 10:33 AM HESI MENTAL HEALTH LATEST 2024-2025 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 300 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWER…
During an annual physical by D
the
occupational RN working in a
corporate
clinic, a male employee tells
the RN that is high-stress
job is causing trouble in
his
personal life. He further
explains that he often gets
so angry while driving to
and
from work that he has
considered "getting even"
with other drivers. How
should the RN respond?
A. "Anger is contagious and
could result in major
confrontation."
B. "Try not to let your anger
cause you to act
impulsively."
C. "Expressing your anger
to a stranger could result
in an unsafe situation."
D. "It sounds as if there are
many situations
that make you feel angry."
A client who has B
agoraphobia (a fear of
crowds) is beginning
desensitization with
the therapist, and the RN is
reinforcing the process.
Which intervention has the
highest priority for this
client's plan of care?
A. Encourage
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1
, 6/1/25, 10:33 AM HESI MENTAL HEALTH LATEST 2024-2025 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 300 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWER…
substitution of positive
thoughts and negative
ones.
B. Establish trust by
providing a calm, safe
environment.
C. Progressively expose the
client to larger crowds.
D. Encourage deep breathing
when anxiety
escalates in a crowd.
Which nursing actions are ADE
likely to help promote the
self-esteem of a male client
with modern depression?
A. Ask the client what his
long term goals are.
B. Discuss the challenges
of his medical condition.
C. Include the client in
determining
treatment protocol.
D. Encourage the client
to engage in
recreational therapy.
E. Provide opportunities for the
client to
discuss his concerns.
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