HESI MENTAL HEALTH EXAM 2024
WITH 200 REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS
GRADED A+ (BRAND NEW!!)
A 26-year-old female client has been particularly restless and the nurse finds her trying to leave the psychiatric unit. She tells her the nurse," please let me leave because the secret police are after me." Which response is best for the nurse - ANSWER-come with me to your room and i will sit with you
The nurse is preparing medications for a client with bipolar disorder and notices that the antipsychotic medication was discontinued several days ago. Which medication should also be discontinued - ANSWER-Benztropine (Cogentin)
The nurse overhears a client diagnosed with terminal cancer tell a family member that he will be discharged soon, will return to work, and plans to attend a company event scheduled in a year. The nurse realizes this client is demonstrating the defense mechanism of - ANSWER-denial
A female client diagnosed with depression tells the nurse that her husband wants her to "fix herself up" and put on nice clothes. The client continues by saying that she believes her husband is interested in another woman. What should the nurse respond to the client? - ANSWER-I can help you shower and get dressed before he comes to visit
A client diagnosed with schizophrenia has been refusing prescribed oral medication for several days. The client has broken chair and is coming after another client with the broken chair leg, threatening to do physical harm. What should the nurse do first? - ANSWER-Remove the other client from the room 1 / 4
The nurse has identified the diagnosis imbalance Nutrition: More than body
requirements for a client diagnosed with bulimia. Which intervention would be appropriate for this diagnosis? - ANSWER-Help client assess situations that precedes binginh
A client tells the nurse that he has a fear of flying on an airplane but needs to attend a work- related meeting in another part of the country and will have to fly to get there. What can the nurse do to assist this client? - ANSWER-Instruct the client to visualize flying to the meeting destination
During an assessment, a client from the Hispanic culture refuses to maintain eye contact with the nurse. After the nurse overhears the client say "evil eye" to a family member, the nurse realizes the client is demonstrating characteristics of which cultural-specific syndrome? - ANSWER-Induced by witchcraft
A male client is admitted to the psychiatric inpatient unit with a bandaged flesh wound after attempting to shoot himself. he is recently divorced one year ago, lost his job four months ago, and suffered a break up of his current relationship last week. What is the most likely source of this client's current feelings of depression?
- ANSWER-a sense of loss
A young woman is preparing to be discharged from the psychiatric unit. Which nursing intervention is most important for the nurse to include in this phase of the nurse client relationship - ANSWER-explore the clients feelings related to discharge
An adult client who lives in a residential facility is mentally retarded and has a history of bipolar disorder. During the past week, the client has refused to wear clothes and frequently exposes their body to other residents. Which intervention should the nurse implement? - ANSWER-B. 2 / 4
Redirect the client to physically demanding activities
The nurse develops a plan of care for a client with symptoms of paranoia and psychosis. The priority nursing diagnosis is Impaired social interactions related to inability to trust. Which intervention is most important for the nurse to implement?
- ANSWER-A.
Greet the client by first name during each social interaction.
A client who has been admitted to the psychiatric unit tells the nurse, "My problems are so bad. No one can help me." Which response would be best for the nurse to make? - ANSWER-A."How can I help you? Tell me more about your problems."
A middle-aged adult was discharged from a treatment center 6 weeks ago following treatment for suicide ideation and alcohol abuse. In a follow-up visit to the mental health clinic, the client complains of lethargy, apathy, irritability, and anxiety. Which question is most important for the nurse to ask? - ANSWER-B."How much alcohol do you consume daily?"
The nurse admits a client with depression to the mental health unit. The client reports difficulty concentrating, has lost 10 pounds in 2 weeks, and is sleeping 12 hours a day. Which outcome is most important for the client to meet by discharge?
- ANSWER-B.
Reports feeling better and less depressed
Which ego defense mechanism is exhibited by a client with a phobia related to refusal to leave home? - ANSWER-B.Symbolization
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An individual with a known history of alcohol abuse is admitted for emergency surgery following a motor vehicle collision. The nurse includes in the client's plan of care, "Observe for signs of delirium tremens." Which early signs indicate that the client is beginning to have delirium tremens? - ANSWER-C.Restlessness and confusion
What instructions should the nurse include in the discharge teaching plan of a client who has recently been prescribed oxazepam (Serax)? (Select all that apply.) -
ANSWER-B.
Do not combine this medication with alcohol.
C.This medication is typically used for short-term treatment.
E.Avoid driving or operating equipment while taking this drug.
A client who has been hospitalized for 2 weeks for paranoia complains continuously to the staff that someone is trying to steal their clothing. What is the correct action for the nurse to take based on the client's complaints? - ANSWER- A.Enroll the client in an exercise class to promote positive activities.
A client believes that his health care provider is an FBI agent and that his apartment is a site for slave trading. The client believes that the FBI has cameras in the apartment, so it is not safe to return there. Based on these symptoms, which class of medication is most likely to find to be prescribed for this client? -
ANSWER-C.
Antipsychotic
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