HESI MENTAL HEALTH RN V1-V3 2025 TEST BANK
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What nursing problem has the greatest priority for a client with depression who
remains in bed most of the day? - (ANSWER)Loss of interest in diversional
activity.
Which medication should be discontinued if a client with bipolar disorder has
stopped taking antipsychotic medication? - (ANSWER)Lithium (Lithotabs).
What should the RN do when noticing a discrepancy between a client's verbal and
nonverbal communication during an admission assessment? - (ANSWER)Pay close
attention and document the nonverbal messages.
What defense mechanism is a male client using when he expresses anger towards
his roommate? - (ANSWER)Projection.
What intervention should the RN implement for a male client with bipolar
disorder experiencing excessive thirst after starting lithium carbonate? -
(ANSWER)Encourage the client to suck on hard candy to relieve the symptoms.
What should a client understand about disulfiram (Antabuse) therapy? -
(ANSWER)Remain alcohol free for 12 hours prior to the first dose.
,What is the most important question for the RN to ask a client with schizophrenia
who stopped taking ziprasidone? - (ANSWER)Do you hear sounds or voices that
others do not hear?
How should the RN respond to a male employee who expresses anger while
driving due to job stress? - (ANSWER)It sounds as if there are many situations
that make you feel angry.
What intervention has the highest priority for a client with agoraphobia beginning
desensitization therapy? - (ANSWER)Establish trust by providing a calm, safe
environment.
Which nursing actions can help promote self-esteem in a male client with
depression? - (ANSWER)Include the client in determining treatment protocol.
What is one way to help a client with depression set long-term goals? -
(ANSWER)Ask the client what his long term goals are.
How can the RN encourage a client with depression to engage in therapy? -
(ANSWER)Encourage the client to engage in recreational therapy.
What is an effective way to provide support for a client with depression? -
(ANSWER)Provide opportunities for the client to discuss his concerns.
,What should the RN do if a client with bipolar disorder exhibits polydipsia after
starting lithium? - (ANSWER)No action is needed since polydipsia is a common
side effect.
What should the RN focus on when a client expresses anger towards another
individual? - (ANSWER)Encourage the client to express feelings in a safe manner.
What is the most appropriate response for a client experiencing anger during
stressful situations? - (ANSWER)Try not to let your anger cause you to act
impulsively.
What is a common side effect of lithium carbonate that clients may experience? -
(ANSWER)Excessive thirst.
What is the significance of documenting nonverbal messages during client
assessments? - (ANSWER)It helps to understand the client's true feelings and
intentions.
What is a potential outcome of ignoring a client's nonverbal communication? -
(ANSWER)Misinterpretation of the client's feelings.
What is the role of the RN in reinforcing desensitization therapy for agoraphobia?
- (ANSWER)Support the client through gradual exposure to anxiety-provoking
situations.
, How can the RN assist a client in recognizing their feelings of anger? -
(ANSWER)Encourage reflection on the situations that trigger their anger.
What is an important aspect of the therapeutic relationship in mental health
nursing? - (ANSWER)Establishing trust and safety for the client.
What should the RN administer for a client with dystonia caused by Risperidone? -
(ANSWER)Administer the prescribed anticholinergic benztropine (Cogentin).
What action by a mental health worker requires immediate intervention by the
RN during a crisis? - (ANSWER)Attempting to physically restrain the patient.
What is the first nursing intervention for an agitated client refusing PRN
medication? - (ANSWER)Quietly approach the client with additional staff
members.
Why should the RN plan one-on-one observation for a client taking extra
antianxiety medication? - (ANSWER)The client expressed feelings of hopelessness
and a desire to sleep excessively.
What factor in the pushed employee's history is most related to his aggressive
reaction? - (ANSWER)Was physically abused by his mother.
In which section of the mental status exam should the RN document a client's
belief that the television talks to her? - (ANSWER)Insight and judgement.
COMPREHENSIVE questions answered, 2025 verified
graded A+ already passed!
What nursing problem has the greatest priority for a client with depression who
remains in bed most of the day? - (ANSWER)Loss of interest in diversional
activity.
Which medication should be discontinued if a client with bipolar disorder has
stopped taking antipsychotic medication? - (ANSWER)Lithium (Lithotabs).
What should the RN do when noticing a discrepancy between a client's verbal and
nonverbal communication during an admission assessment? - (ANSWER)Pay close
attention and document the nonverbal messages.
What defense mechanism is a male client using when he expresses anger towards
his roommate? - (ANSWER)Projection.
What intervention should the RN implement for a male client with bipolar
disorder experiencing excessive thirst after starting lithium carbonate? -
(ANSWER)Encourage the client to suck on hard candy to relieve the symptoms.
What should a client understand about disulfiram (Antabuse) therapy? -
(ANSWER)Remain alcohol free for 12 hours prior to the first dose.
,What is the most important question for the RN to ask a client with schizophrenia
who stopped taking ziprasidone? - (ANSWER)Do you hear sounds or voices that
others do not hear?
How should the RN respond to a male employee who expresses anger while
driving due to job stress? - (ANSWER)It sounds as if there are many situations
that make you feel angry.
What intervention has the highest priority for a client with agoraphobia beginning
desensitization therapy? - (ANSWER)Establish trust by providing a calm, safe
environment.
Which nursing actions can help promote self-esteem in a male client with
depression? - (ANSWER)Include the client in determining treatment protocol.
What is one way to help a client with depression set long-term goals? -
(ANSWER)Ask the client what his long term goals are.
How can the RN encourage a client with depression to engage in therapy? -
(ANSWER)Encourage the client to engage in recreational therapy.
What is an effective way to provide support for a client with depression? -
(ANSWER)Provide opportunities for the client to discuss his concerns.
,What should the RN do if a client with bipolar disorder exhibits polydipsia after
starting lithium? - (ANSWER)No action is needed since polydipsia is a common
side effect.
What should the RN focus on when a client expresses anger towards another
individual? - (ANSWER)Encourage the client to express feelings in a safe manner.
What is the most appropriate response for a client experiencing anger during
stressful situations? - (ANSWER)Try not to let your anger cause you to act
impulsively.
What is a common side effect of lithium carbonate that clients may experience? -
(ANSWER)Excessive thirst.
What is the significance of documenting nonverbal messages during client
assessments? - (ANSWER)It helps to understand the client's true feelings and
intentions.
What is a potential outcome of ignoring a client's nonverbal communication? -
(ANSWER)Misinterpretation of the client's feelings.
What is the role of the RN in reinforcing desensitization therapy for agoraphobia?
- (ANSWER)Support the client through gradual exposure to anxiety-provoking
situations.
, How can the RN assist a client in recognizing their feelings of anger? -
(ANSWER)Encourage reflection on the situations that trigger their anger.
What is an important aspect of the therapeutic relationship in mental health
nursing? - (ANSWER)Establishing trust and safety for the client.
What should the RN administer for a client with dystonia caused by Risperidone? -
(ANSWER)Administer the prescribed anticholinergic benztropine (Cogentin).
What action by a mental health worker requires immediate intervention by the
RN during a crisis? - (ANSWER)Attempting to physically restrain the patient.
What is the first nursing intervention for an agitated client refusing PRN
medication? - (ANSWER)Quietly approach the client with additional staff
members.
Why should the RN plan one-on-one observation for a client taking extra
antianxiety medication? - (ANSWER)The client expressed feelings of hopelessness
and a desire to sleep excessively.
What factor in the pushed employee's history is most related to his aggressive
reaction? - (ANSWER)Was physically abused by his mother.
In which section of the mental status exam should the RN document a client's
belief that the television talks to her? - (ANSWER)Insight and judgement.
