ATI RN
Mental Health HESI Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is working with a client who has recently been under a great deal of stress. Which nursing recommendations would be most helpful when assisting the client in coping with stress? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 of 5
Which statement reflects a student nurses accurate understanding of the concepts of mental health and mental illness?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The statement that reflects a student nurse's accurate understanding of the concepts of mental health and mental illness is that they are multidimensional and culturally defined. Mental health and mental illness are complex concepts that are influenced by various factors such as biological, psychological, social, and cultural aspects. Different cultures may have varying beliefs, norms, and attitudes towards mental health and mental illness, leading to diverse understandings and expressions of these concepts. Therefore, it is crucial for student nurses to recognize and respect the multidimensional and culturally defined nature of mental health and mental illness in order to provide effective and culturally sensitive care to individuals experiencing mental health challenges.
Question 3 of 5
A teenage boy is attracted to a female teacher. Without objective evidence, a school nurse overhears the boy state, I know she wants me. This statement reflects which defense mechanism?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Projection is a defense mechanism where an individual attributes their own unacceptable thoughts or feelings onto someone else. In this scenario, the teenage boy is projecting his own feelings of attraction onto the female teacher by assuming she wants him as well. The statement "I know she wants me" reflects this projection, as there is no objective evidence supporting the boy's belief that the teacher has any romantic interest in him. The defense mechanism of projection allows the boy to avoid acknowledging his own feelings of attraction towards the teacher by attributing them to her instead.
Question 4 of 5
Devastated by a divorce from an abusive husband, a wife completes grief counseling. Which statement by the wife should indicate to a nurse that the client is in the acceptance stage of grief?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The statement "Yes, it was a difficult relationship, but I think I have learned from the experience" indicates that the client is in the acceptance stage of grief. In this stage, individuals come to terms with the reality of the loss and start to find meaning in the experience. The client's acknowledgment of the difficult relationship but expressing that she has learned from it shows that she is accepting the situation and trying to grow from it. This statement reflects a sense of acceptance and willingness to move forward from the grief caused by the divorce.
Question 5 of 5
A husband accuses his wife of infidelity. Which situation would indicate to the nurse the husbands use of the ego defense mechanism of projection?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The husband accusing his wife of infidelity despite his own affair with a coworker is an example of projection, which is a defense mechanism where individuals attribute their own undesirable feelings or traits to others. In this situation, the husband is projecting his own infidelity onto his wife by accusing her of the same behavior, thereby deflecting attention away from his own actions.