HESI FUNDAMENTALS EXAM WITH
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS FROM
A VERIFIED SOURCE LATEST
VERSION 2025
the purpose of therapeutic interaction - CORRECT ANSWER-to
allow the client to autonomy to make choices when
appropriate. keep statements value-free, advice free, and
reassurance-free
what action should the nurse take in a psychiatric situation
when the client describes a physical problem? - CORRECT
ANSWER-assess. example: if a client has schizophrenia
complains of chest pain take their blood pressure
,basic communication principles - CORRECT ANSWER-establish
trust, nonjudgemental attitude,active listening, offer self,
accept client's feelings, validate client's statements, matter
of fact approach
nausea is a common complaint after ECT - CORRECT ANSWER-
vomiting by an unconscious can lead to aspiration. maintain a
paten airway
-teach and practice with client alternative coping strategies
-expose client to feared stimuli
-provide positive reinforcement
the nurse should place an anxious client where there are
reduced environmental stimuli - CORRECT ANSWER-quiet area
of the unit away from the nurse's station
the best time for interaction with a client is at the completion
of the performed ritual - CORRECT ANSWER-the client's
anxiety is lowest at this time and its an optimal time for
learning
,compulsive acts are used in response to anxiety, which may or
may not be related to the obsession. its the nurse's
responsibility help alleviate anxiety - CORRECT ANSWER-its the
nurse's responsibility help alleviate anxiety, interfering will
increase the anxiety
common physiological responses to anxiety - CORRECT
ANSWER-increased heart rate, and blood pressure, rapid
shallow respirations, dry mouth, tight feeling in throat,
tremors, muscle twitching, anorexia, urinary frequency, palmar
sweating
nurse-client anxiety - CORRECT ANSWER-anxiety is contagious,
nurse needs to asses on anxiety level and remain calm. it helps
gain control, decrease anxiety, and increase feelings of
security
desensitization - CORRECT ANSWER-is the nursing intervention
for phobia disorders. --assess client to recognize the factors
associated with feared stimuli.
, as long as the client's acts are free of violence: nurse
should.... - CORRECT ANSWER-actively listen to the clients
obsessive themes
acknowledge the effects that ritualistic acts have on the
client
demonstrate empathy
avoid being judgmental
for clients with PTSD, the nurse should.... - CORRECT ANSWER-
actively listen to client's stories of experiences surrounding
the traumatic event
assess suicide risk
assist client to develop objectivity about the event and
problem solve regarding possible means of controlling anxiety
related to the event
encourage group therapy with other clients who have
experienced the same traumatic event
be aware of your own feelings when dealing with this
somatoform clients. - CORRECT ANSWER-the pain is real to the
person experiencing it
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS FROM
A VERIFIED SOURCE LATEST
VERSION 2025
the purpose of therapeutic interaction - CORRECT ANSWER-to
allow the client to autonomy to make choices when
appropriate. keep statements value-free, advice free, and
reassurance-free
what action should the nurse take in a psychiatric situation
when the client describes a physical problem? - CORRECT
ANSWER-assess. example: if a client has schizophrenia
complains of chest pain take their blood pressure
,basic communication principles - CORRECT ANSWER-establish
trust, nonjudgemental attitude,active listening, offer self,
accept client's feelings, validate client's statements, matter
of fact approach
nausea is a common complaint after ECT - CORRECT ANSWER-
vomiting by an unconscious can lead to aspiration. maintain a
paten airway
-teach and practice with client alternative coping strategies
-expose client to feared stimuli
-provide positive reinforcement
the nurse should place an anxious client where there are
reduced environmental stimuli - CORRECT ANSWER-quiet area
of the unit away from the nurse's station
the best time for interaction with a client is at the completion
of the performed ritual - CORRECT ANSWER-the client's
anxiety is lowest at this time and its an optimal time for
learning
,compulsive acts are used in response to anxiety, which may or
may not be related to the obsession. its the nurse's
responsibility help alleviate anxiety - CORRECT ANSWER-its the
nurse's responsibility help alleviate anxiety, interfering will
increase the anxiety
common physiological responses to anxiety - CORRECT
ANSWER-increased heart rate, and blood pressure, rapid
shallow respirations, dry mouth, tight feeling in throat,
tremors, muscle twitching, anorexia, urinary frequency, palmar
sweating
nurse-client anxiety - CORRECT ANSWER-anxiety is contagious,
nurse needs to asses on anxiety level and remain calm. it helps
gain control, decrease anxiety, and increase feelings of
security
desensitization - CORRECT ANSWER-is the nursing intervention
for phobia disorders. --assess client to recognize the factors
associated with feared stimuli.
, as long as the client's acts are free of violence: nurse
should.... - CORRECT ANSWER-actively listen to the clients
obsessive themes
acknowledge the effects that ritualistic acts have on the
client
demonstrate empathy
avoid being judgmental
for clients with PTSD, the nurse should.... - CORRECT ANSWER-
actively listen to client's stories of experiences surrounding
the traumatic event
assess suicide risk
assist client to develop objectivity about the event and
problem solve regarding possible means of controlling anxiety
related to the event
encourage group therapy with other clients who have
experienced the same traumatic event
be aware of your own feelings when dealing with this
somatoform clients. - CORRECT ANSWER-the pain is real to the
person experiencing it
