NEW UPDATE 2022/2023 NURS 6512 HESI RN MENTAL HEALTH HESI REVIEW EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS RATED A+ ASSURED SUCCESS

h 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 B. Establish trust by providing a calm, safe environment A male client is admitted to the psychiatric unit for recurrent negative symptoms of chronic schizophrenia and medication adjustment of risperidone (Risperdal). When the client walks to the nurse's station in a literally contracted position, he states that something has made his body contort into a monster. What action should the nurse take? A.Medicate the client with the prescribed antipsychotic thiordazine (mellaril) B.Offer the client a prescribed physical therapy hot pack for muscle spasms C.Direct client to occupational therapy to distract him for somatic complaints D.Administer the prescribed anticholinergic benztropine (Cogentin) for dystonia D. Administer the prescribed anticholinergic benztropine (Cogentin) for dystonia A client on the mental health unit is becoming more agitated, shouting at the staff, and pacing in the hallway. When a PRN medication is offered, the client refuses the medication and defiantly sits on the floor in the middle of the unit hallway. What nursing intervention should the nurse implement first? A.Transport the client to the seclusion room B.Quietly approach the client with additional staff members C.Take other client in the area to the client lounge D.Administer medication to chemically restrain client C. Take other client in the area to the client lounge A male hospital employee is pushed out of the way by a female employee because of an oncoming gurney. The pushed employee becomes very angry and swings at the female employee. Both employees are referred for counseling with the staff psychiatric nurse. Which factor in the pushed employee's history is most related to the reaction that occurred? A.Is worried about losing his job to a woman B.Tortured animals as a child C.Was physically abused by his mother D.Hates to be touched by anyone C. Was physically abused by his mother Which nursing actions are likely to help promote the self-esteem of a male client with moderate depression? (Select all that apply) 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 C. Include the client in determining treatment protocol D. Encourage the client to engage in recreational therapy A client who is admitted to the mental health unit reports shortness of breath and dizziness. The client tells the nurse, "I feel like I am going to die," which nursing problem should the nurse include in this client's plan of care? A.Mood disturbance B.Moderate anxiety C.Altered thoughts D.Social isolation B. Moderate anxiety An adolescent male receives a prescription for an antidepressant drug because he is exhibiting a depressed affect. While the client taking the antidepressant, which comparison of the client's behavior before and after taking the drug is most important for the nurse to obtain? A. His appetite B. The emotional quality of his attitude C. His level of activity D. The interactions he has with others B. The emotional quality of his attitude