HESI RN MENTAL HEALTH 2019 EXAM WITH
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS/A+ GRADE ASSURED
1.A female client who is wearing dirty clothes and has foul body odor,
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reporting feeling scared because she is being stalked. What action is most important for
the RN to take?
A. Offer the client a safe place to relax before interviewing her.
B. Ask the client to describe why she is being stalked.
C. Recommend that the client talk with a social worker.
D. Assure the client that the HCP will see her today.
2.During an annual physical by the occupational RN working in a corporate clinic, a
maleemployee tells the RN that is high-stress job is causing trouble in his personal
life. He further explains that he often gets so angry while driving to and from work
that he hasconsidered “getting even” with other drivers. How should the RN
respond?
A. “Anger is contagious and could result in major confrontation.”
B. “Try not to let your anger cause you to act impulsively.”
C. “Expressing your anger to a stranger could result in an unsafe situation.”
D. “It sounds as if there are many situations that make you feel angry.”
3.A client who has agoraphobia (a fear of crowds) is beginning desensitization with the
therapist, and the RN is reinforcing the process. Which intervention has the highest priority
for this client’s plan of care?
A. Encourage substitution of positive thoughts and negative ones.
B. Establish trust by providing a calm, safe environment.
C. Progressively expose the client to larger crowds.
D. Encourage deep breathing when anxiety escalates in a crowd.
4.Which nursing actions are likely to help promote the self-esteem of a male client
withmodern 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
5.A client with depression remains in bed most of the day, and declines activities.
Whichnursing problem has the greatest priority for this client?
A. Loss of interest in diversional activity.
B. Social isolation.
HESI RN MENTAL HEALTH 2019 EXAM WITH
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS/A+ GRADE ASSURED
C. Refusal to address nutritional needs.
D. Low self-esteem.
HESI RN MENTAL HEALTH 2019 EXAM WITH
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS/A+ GRADE ASSURED
6.The RN is preparing medications for a client with bipolar disorder and notices that
the client discontinued antipsychotic medication for several days. Which medication
should also be discontinued?
a. Lithium. (Lithotabs)
b. Benzotropine (Cogentin).
c. Alprazolam (Xanax).
d. Magnesium (Milk of Magnesia).
7.A female client requests that her husband be allowed to stay in the room during the
admission assessment. When interviewing the client, the RN notes a discrepancy between
the client’s verbal and nonverbal communication. What action does the RN take?
A. Pay close attention and document the nonverbal messages.
B. Ask the client’s husband to interpret the discrepancy.
C. Ignore the nonverbal behavior and focus on the client’s verbal messages.
D. Integrate the verbal and nonverbal messages and interpret them as one.
8.A male client approaches the RN with an angry expression on his face and raises his voice,
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