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Mental Health HESI Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse attends an interdisciplinary team meeting on an inpatient unit. Which of the following individuals are typically included as members of the interdisciplinary treatment team in psychiatry? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 of 5
An inpatient client with a known history of violence suddenly begins to pace. Which client behavior should alert a nurse to escalating anger and aggression?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: In this scenario, the client's pacing behavior, along with the tense facial expression and body language, are indicative of escalating anger and aggression. Pacing is often a sign of restlessness and agitation, while tense facial expressions and body language can signal underlying feelings of anger. It is important for the nurse to recognize these nonverbal cues as potential precursors to aggressive behavior in order to intervene effectively and prevent any escalation of violence. The other options do not directly suggest escalating anger and aggression as clearly as the tense facial expression and body language exhibited by the client.
Question 3 of 5
A client has a history of excessive fear of water. What is the term that a nurse should use to describe this specific phobia, and under what subtype is this phobia identified?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Aquaphobia is the term used to describe an intense fear or phobia of water. It is considered a natural environment type of phobia because it involves a fear of natural elements or situations, such as bodies of water like oceans, lakes, or pools. People with aquaphobia may experience extreme anxiety or panic when near water or even at the thought of being in water. This fear is often irrational and can significantly impact a person's daily life and activities involving water.
Question 4 of 5
Arthur, who is diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder, reports to the nurse that he cant stop thinking about all the potentially life threatening germs in the environment. What is the most accurate way for the nurse to document this symptom?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The most accurate way for the nurse to document Arthur's symptom is "Patient is expressing an obsession with germs." Obsessions are recurring and persistent thoughts, urges, or images that are intrusive and unwanted, causing marked anxiety or distress. In this case, Arthur cannot stop thinking about potentially life-threatening germs in the environment, which aligns with the definition of an obsession. Compulsions, on the other hand, are repetitive behaviors or mental acts that an individual feels driven to perform in response to an obsession. Delusions involve false beliefs that are firmly maintained despite being contradicted by reality, which does not apply in this scenario. Arachnophobia is an irrational fear of spiders and not relevant to Arthur's concerns about germs.
Question 5 of 5
A client is experiencing a severe panic attack. Which nursing intervention would meet this clients immediate need?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: When a client is experiencing a severe panic attack, the most immediate need is to provide support and reassurance. Staying with the client and offering comfort can help reduce feelings of anxiety and provide a sense of safety. This intervention helps establish a therapeutic nurse-client relationship and promotes a sense of security for the client during a vulnerable and distressing time. It is essential for the nurse to remain present, calm, and supportive to help the client manage the panic attack effectively.