HESI MENTAL HEALTH RN TESTBANK EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS |FALL 2026/2027 UPDATE | 100% CORRECT LATEST
Question 1
Which nursing actions are likely to help promote the self-esteem of a male client with modern depression? 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.
Correct Answer
A. Ask the client what his long term goals are. D. Encourage the client to engage in recreational therapy. E. Provide
opportunities for the client to discuss his concerns.
Question 2
A male adolescent was admitted to the unit two days ago for depression. When the mental health RN tries to interview the
client to establish rapport, he becomes very irritated and sarcastic. Which action is best for the RN to take? A. Report the
behavior to the next shift. B. Offer to play a game of cards with the client. C. Document the behavior in the chart. D. Plan to
talk with the client the next day
Correct Answer
B. Offer to play a game of cards with the client.
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,Question 3
A male client approaches the RN with an angry expression on his face and raises his voice, saying "My roommate is the
most selfish, self-centered, angry person I have ever met. If he loses his temper one more time with me, I am going to
punch him out!" The RN recognizes that the client is using which defense mechanism? A. Denial. B. Projection. C.
Rationalization. D. Splitting.
Correct Answer
B. Projection.
Question 4
A male client comes to the emergency center because he has an erection that will not resolve. The client reports that he is
taking trazodone (Desyrel) for insomnia. Which information is most important for the nurse ask the client? A. When was the
last time you drank alcoholic beverage? B. Have you taken any medications for erectile dysfunction? C. Are you having any
other sexual dysfunctions or problems? D. Do you have a history of angina or high blood pressure?
Correct Answer
B. Have you taken any medications for erectile dysfunction?
Question 5
A RN is preparing the physical environment to interview a new client for admission to the mental health unit. Which
environmental setting facilitates the best outcome of the interview? A. Dim the lights in the room to help the patient feel
calm. B. Sit within two feet of the client to enhance level of safety and security. C. Reduce the noise level in the room by
turning off the television and radio. D. Position table between the client and the RN for extra personal space.
Correct Answer
C. Reduce the noise level in the room by turning off the television and radio.
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, Question 6
The RN is teaching a client about the initiation of the prescribed abstinence therapy using disulfiram (Antabuse). What
information should the client acknowledge understanding?
A. Completely abstain from heroin or cocaine use.
B. Remain alcohol free for 12 hours prior to the first dose. C. Attend monthly meetings of alcoholics anonymous. D. Admit
to others that he is a substance user
Correct Answer
B. Remain alcohol free for 12 hours prior to the first dose.
Question 7
A female client is brought to the emergency department after police officers found her disoriented, disorganized, and
confused. The RN also determines that the client is homeless and is exhibiting suspiciousness. The client's plan of care
should include what priority problem? A. Acute confusion. B. Ineffective community coping C. Disturbed sensory
perception. D. Self-care deficit.
Correct Answer
A. Acute confusion.
Question 8
The RN is completing the admission assessment of an underweight adolescent who is admitted to a psychiatric unit with a
diagnosis of depression. Which finding requires notification to the HCP? A. Potassium level of 2.9 mEq/dl. B. Blood pressure
of 110/70 mmHg. C. WBC of 10,000mm^3. D. Body mass index of 21.
Correct Answer
A. Potassium level of 2.9 mEq/dl.
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ANSWERS |FALL 2026/2027 UPDATE | 100% CORRECT LATEST
Question 1
Which nursing actions are likely to help promote the self-esteem of a male client with modern depression? 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.
Correct Answer
A. Ask the client what his long term goals are. D. Encourage the client to engage in recreational therapy. E. Provide
opportunities for the client to discuss his concerns.
Question 2
A male adolescent was admitted to the unit two days ago for depression. When the mental health RN tries to interview the
client to establish rapport, he becomes very irritated and sarcastic. Which action is best for the RN to take? A. Report the
behavior to the next shift. B. Offer to play a game of cards with the client. C. Document the behavior in the chart. D. Plan to
talk with the client the next day
Correct Answer
B. Offer to play a game of cards with the client.
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,Question 3
A male client approaches the RN with an angry expression on his face and raises his voice, saying "My roommate is the
most selfish, self-centered, angry person I have ever met. If he loses his temper one more time with me, I am going to
punch him out!" The RN recognizes that the client is using which defense mechanism? A. Denial. B. Projection. C.
Rationalization. D. Splitting.
Correct Answer
B. Projection.
Question 4
A male client comes to the emergency center because he has an erection that will not resolve. The client reports that he is
taking trazodone (Desyrel) for insomnia. Which information is most important for the nurse ask the client? A. When was the
last time you drank alcoholic beverage? B. Have you taken any medications for erectile dysfunction? C. Are you having any
other sexual dysfunctions or problems? D. Do you have a history of angina or high blood pressure?
Correct Answer
B. Have you taken any medications for erectile dysfunction?
Question 5
A RN is preparing the physical environment to interview a new client for admission to the mental health unit. Which
environmental setting facilitates the best outcome of the interview? A. Dim the lights in the room to help the patient feel
calm. B. Sit within two feet of the client to enhance level of safety and security. C. Reduce the noise level in the room by
turning off the television and radio. D. Position table between the client and the RN for extra personal space.
Correct Answer
C. Reduce the noise level in the room by turning off the television and radio.
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, Question 6
The RN is teaching a client about the initiation of the prescribed abstinence therapy using disulfiram (Antabuse). What
information should the client acknowledge understanding?
A. Completely abstain from heroin or cocaine use.
B. Remain alcohol free for 12 hours prior to the first dose. C. Attend monthly meetings of alcoholics anonymous. D. Admit
to others that he is a substance user
Correct Answer
B. Remain alcohol free for 12 hours prior to the first dose.
Question 7
A female client is brought to the emergency department after police officers found her disoriented, disorganized, and
confused. The RN also determines that the client is homeless and is exhibiting suspiciousness. The client's plan of care
should include what priority problem? A. Acute confusion. B. Ineffective community coping C. Disturbed sensory
perception. D. Self-care deficit.
Correct Answer
A. Acute confusion.
Question 8
The RN is completing the admission assessment of an underweight adolescent who is admitted to a psychiatric unit with a
diagnosis of depression. Which finding requires notification to the HCP? A. Potassium level of 2.9 mEq/dl. B. Blood pressure
of 110/70 mmHg. C. WBC of 10,000mm^3. D. Body mass index of 21.
Correct Answer
A. Potassium level of 2.9 mEq/dl.
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