HESI RN MENTAL HEALTH EXIT
TEST BANK 3
Exam 2025–2026 Accurate Real Exam
Questions and Verified Correct Answers
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 - answer>>>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 - answer>>>B. The emotional quality
of his attitude
The LPN/LVN calls security and has physical restraints applied when a
client who was admitted voluntarily becomes both physically and verbally
abusive while demanding to be discharged from the hospital. Which
represents the possible legal ramifications for the nurse associated with
these interventions? (Select all that apply)
A. Libel
B. Battery
C. Assault
D. Slander
E. False Imprisonment - answer>>>B. Battery
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,C. Assault
E. False Imprisonment
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,A nurse is working with a client who has sought counseling after trying to
rescue a neighbor involved in a house fire. Despite the client's efforts, the
neighbor died. Which action does the nurse engage in with the client
during the working phase of the nurse- client relationship?
A. Exploring the client's ability to function
B. Exploring the client's potential for self-harm
C. Inquiring about the client's perception of appraisal of the neighbor's death
D. Inquiring about and examine the client's feelings that may block
adaptive coping - answer>>>D. Inquiring about and examine the client's
feelings that may block adaptive coping
A client who has just been sexually assaulted is calm and quiet. The nurse
analyzes this behavior as indicating which defense mechanism?
A. Denial
B. Projection
C. Rationalization
D. Intellectualization - answer>>>A. Denial
Unresolved feelings related to loss most likely may be recognized during
which phase of the therapeutic nurse-client relationship?
A. Working
B. Trusting
C. Orientation
D. Termination - answer>>>D. Termination
Which statement demonstrates the best understanding of the nurse's role
regarding ensuring that each client's rights are respected?
A. "Autonomy is the fundamental right of each and every client"
B. "A client's rights are guaranteed by both state and federal laws"
C. "Being respectful and concerned will ensure that I'm attentive to my
client's rights"
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, D. "Regardless of the client's condition, all nurses have the duty to
respect client rights" - answer>>>C. "Being respectful and concerned will
ensure that I'm attentive to my client's rights"
A LPN/LVN employed in a mental health unit of a hospital is the leader
of a group psychotherapy session. The nurse's role in the termination stage
of group development is to:
A. Encourage problem solving
B. Encourage accomplishment of the group's work
C. Acknowledge the contributions of each group member
D. Encourage members to become acquainted with one another -
answer>>>C. Acknowledge the contributions of each group member
A male client with delirium becomes disoriented and confused in his
room at night. The best initial nursing intervention is to:
A. Move the client next to the nurse's station
B. Use an indirect light source and turn off the television
C. Keep the television and a soft light on during the night
D. Play soft music during the night and maintain a well-lit room -
answer>>>B. Use an indirect light source and turn off the television
A client is admitted to a medical nursing unit with a diagnosis of acute
blindness, many tests are performed, and there seems to be no organic
reason why this client cannot see. The client became blind after
witnessing a hit-and-run car accident, when a family of three was killed.
A LPN/LVN suspects that the client may be experiencing:
A. Psychosis
B. Repression
C. Conversion Disorder
D. Dissociative Disorder - answer>>>C. Conversion Disorder
A manic client announces to everyone in the day room that a stripper is
coming to perform this evening. When a nurse firmly state that this is
inappropriate and will not happen, the client becomes verbally abusive
and threatens physical violence to the nurse.
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TEST BANK 3
Exam 2025–2026 Accurate Real Exam
Questions and Verified Correct Answers
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 - answer>>>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 - answer>>>B. The emotional quality
of his attitude
The LPN/LVN calls security and has physical restraints applied when a
client who was admitted voluntarily becomes both physically and verbally
abusive while demanding to be discharged from the hospital. Which
represents the possible legal ramifications for the nurse associated with
these interventions? (Select all that apply)
A. Libel
B. Battery
C. Assault
D. Slander
E. False Imprisonment - answer>>>B. Battery
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,C. Assault
E. False Imprisonment
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,A nurse is working with a client who has sought counseling after trying to
rescue a neighbor involved in a house fire. Despite the client's efforts, the
neighbor died. Which action does the nurse engage in with the client
during the working phase of the nurse- client relationship?
A. Exploring the client's ability to function
B. Exploring the client's potential for self-harm
C. Inquiring about the client's perception of appraisal of the neighbor's death
D. Inquiring about and examine the client's feelings that may block
adaptive coping - answer>>>D. Inquiring about and examine the client's
feelings that may block adaptive coping
A client who has just been sexually assaulted is calm and quiet. The nurse
analyzes this behavior as indicating which defense mechanism?
A. Denial
B. Projection
C. Rationalization
D. Intellectualization - answer>>>A. Denial
Unresolved feelings related to loss most likely may be recognized during
which phase of the therapeutic nurse-client relationship?
A. Working
B. Trusting
C. Orientation
D. Termination - answer>>>D. Termination
Which statement demonstrates the best understanding of the nurse's role
regarding ensuring that each client's rights are respected?
A. "Autonomy is the fundamental right of each and every client"
B. "A client's rights are guaranteed by both state and federal laws"
C. "Being respectful and concerned will ensure that I'm attentive to my
client's rights"
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, D. "Regardless of the client's condition, all nurses have the duty to
respect client rights" - answer>>>C. "Being respectful and concerned will
ensure that I'm attentive to my client's rights"
A LPN/LVN employed in a mental health unit of a hospital is the leader
of a group psychotherapy session. The nurse's role in the termination stage
of group development is to:
A. Encourage problem solving
B. Encourage accomplishment of the group's work
C. Acknowledge the contributions of each group member
D. Encourage members to become acquainted with one another -
answer>>>C. Acknowledge the contributions of each group member
A male client with delirium becomes disoriented and confused in his
room at night. The best initial nursing intervention is to:
A. Move the client next to the nurse's station
B. Use an indirect light source and turn off the television
C. Keep the television and a soft light on during the night
D. Play soft music during the night and maintain a well-lit room -
answer>>>B. Use an indirect light source and turn off the television
A client is admitted to a medical nursing unit with a diagnosis of acute
blindness, many tests are performed, and there seems to be no organic
reason why this client cannot see. The client became blind after
witnessing a hit-and-run car accident, when a family of three was killed.
A LPN/LVN suspects that the client may be experiencing:
A. Psychosis
B. Repression
C. Conversion Disorder
D. Dissociative Disorder - answer>>>C. Conversion Disorder
A manic client announces to everyone in the day room that a stripper is
coming to perform this evening. When a nurse firmly state that this is
inappropriate and will not happen, the client becomes verbally abusive
and threatens physical violence to the nurse.
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