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HESI RN MENTAL HEALTH WITH NGN NEWEST 2025/2026 ACTUAL
EXAM COMPLETE 300 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+||BRAND
NEW!!
The nursing history and assessment of an adolescent with a conduct
disorder might reveal all of the fol-
lowing behaviors except
a. manipulation of others for fulfillment of own desires.
b. chronic violation of rules.
c. feelings of guilt associated with the exploitation of others.
d. inability to form close peer relationships. - ANSWER-c. feelings of guilt
associated with the exploitation of others.
Certain family dynamics often predispose adolescents to the development of
conduct disorder. Which of the following patterns is thought to be a
contributing factor?
a. Parents who are overprotective
b. Parents who have high expectations for their children
c. Parents who consistently set limits on their children's behavior
d. Parents who are alcohol dependent - ANSWER-d. Parents who are
alcohol dependent
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Which of the following is least likely to predispose a child to Tourette's
disorder?
a. Absence of parental bonding
b. Family history of the disorder
c. Abnormalities of brain neurotransmitters
d. Structural abnormalities of the brain - ANSWER-a. Absence of parental
bonding
Which of the following medications is used to treat Tourette's disorder?
a. Methylphenidate (Ritalin)
b. Haloperidol (Haldol)
c. Imipramine (Tofranil)
d. Phenytoin (Dilantin) - ANSWER-b. Haloperidol (Haldol)
Three years ago, Anna's dog Lucky, whom she had had for 16 years, was
run over by a car and killed. Anna's daughter reports that since that time,
Anna has lost weight, rarely leaves her home, and just sits and talks about
Lucky. Anna's behavior would be considered maladaptive because
a. it has been more than 3 years since Lucky died.
b. her grief is too intense over just the loss of a dog.
c. her grief is interfering with her functioning.
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d. people in this culture would not comprehend such behavior over the loss
of a pet. - ANSWER-c. her grief is interfering with her functioning.
Based on the information in Question 1, Anna's grieving behavior would most
likely be considered to be
a. delayed.
b. inhibited.
c. prolonged.
d. distorted. - ANSWER-d. distorted.
Anna is diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder. She is most likely fixed
in which stage of the grief process?
a. Denial
b. Anger
c. Depression
d. Acceptance - ANSWER-b. Anger
Anna, age 72, has been grieving the death of her dog, Lucky, for 3 years.
She is not able to take care of her activities of daily living and wants only to
make daily visits to Lucky's grave. Her daughter has likely put off seeking
help for Anna because
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a. Women are less likely than men to seek help for emotional problems.
b. Relatives often try to "normalize" the behavior rather than label it mental
illness.
c. She knows that all older people are expected to be a little depressed.
d. She is afraid that the neighbors "will think her mother is crazy." - ANSWER-
b. Relatives often try to "normalize" the behavior rather than label it mental
illness.
Anna's dog Lucky got away from her while they were taking a walk. He ran
into the street and was hit by a car. Anna cannot remember any of these
circumstances of his death. This is an example of what defense mechanism?
a. Rationalization
b. Suppression
c. Denial
d. Repression - ANSWER-d. Repression
Lucky sometimes refused to obey Anna and indeed did not come back to her
when she called to him on he day he was killed. But Anna continues to insist,
"He was the very best dog. He always minded me. He always did everything
I told him to do." This represents the defense mechanism
a. sublimation.
b. compensation.
HESI RN MENTAL HEALTH WITH NGN NEWEST 2025/2026 ACTUAL
EXAM COMPLETE 300 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+||BRAND
NEW!!
The nursing history and assessment of an adolescent with a conduct
disorder might reveal all of the fol-
lowing behaviors except
a. manipulation of others for fulfillment of own desires.
b. chronic violation of rules.
c. feelings of guilt associated with the exploitation of others.
d. inability to form close peer relationships. - ANSWER-c. feelings of guilt
associated with the exploitation of others.
Certain family dynamics often predispose adolescents to the development of
conduct disorder. Which of the following patterns is thought to be a
contributing factor?
a. Parents who are overprotective
b. Parents who have high expectations for their children
c. Parents who consistently set limits on their children's behavior
d. Parents who are alcohol dependent - ANSWER-d. Parents who are
alcohol dependent
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Which of the following is least likely to predispose a child to Tourette's
disorder?
a. Absence of parental bonding
b. Family history of the disorder
c. Abnormalities of brain neurotransmitters
d. Structural abnormalities of the brain - ANSWER-a. Absence of parental
bonding
Which of the following medications is used to treat Tourette's disorder?
a. Methylphenidate (Ritalin)
b. Haloperidol (Haldol)
c. Imipramine (Tofranil)
d. Phenytoin (Dilantin) - ANSWER-b. Haloperidol (Haldol)
Three years ago, Anna's dog Lucky, whom she had had for 16 years, was
run over by a car and killed. Anna's daughter reports that since that time,
Anna has lost weight, rarely leaves her home, and just sits and talks about
Lucky. Anna's behavior would be considered maladaptive because
a. it has been more than 3 years since Lucky died.
b. her grief is too intense over just the loss of a dog.
c. her grief is interfering with her functioning.
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d. people in this culture would not comprehend such behavior over the loss
of a pet. - ANSWER-c. her grief is interfering with her functioning.
Based on the information in Question 1, Anna's grieving behavior would most
likely be considered to be
a. delayed.
b. inhibited.
c. prolonged.
d. distorted. - ANSWER-d. distorted.
Anna is diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder. She is most likely fixed
in which stage of the grief process?
a. Denial
b. Anger
c. Depression
d. Acceptance - ANSWER-b. Anger
Anna, age 72, has been grieving the death of her dog, Lucky, for 3 years.
She is not able to take care of her activities of daily living and wants only to
make daily visits to Lucky's grave. Her daughter has likely put off seeking
help for Anna because
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a. Women are less likely than men to seek help for emotional problems.
b. Relatives often try to "normalize" the behavior rather than label it mental
illness.
c. She knows that all older people are expected to be a little depressed.
d. She is afraid that the neighbors "will think her mother is crazy." - ANSWER-
b. Relatives often try to "normalize" the behavior rather than label it mental
illness.
Anna's dog Lucky got away from her while they were taking a walk. He ran
into the street and was hit by a car. Anna cannot remember any of these
circumstances of his death. This is an example of what defense mechanism?
a. Rationalization
b. Suppression
c. Denial
d. Repression - ANSWER-d. Repression
Lucky sometimes refused to obey Anna and indeed did not come back to her
when she called to him on he day he was killed. But Anna continues to insist,
"He was the very best dog. He always minded me. He always did everything
I told him to do." This represents the defense mechanism
a. sublimation.
b. compensation.
