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Mental Health HESI Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse should recognize that this client is successfully accomplishing which stage of Eriksons developmental theory?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The stage of industry versus inferiority in Erikson's developmental theory occurs during the school-age years (around 6 to 12 years old). During this stage, children are focused on developing a sense of competence and mastering new skills. They strive to accomplish tasks, learn new things, and receive positive feedback from parents, teachers, and peers. Success in this stage leads to feelings of industry (competence), while failure or lack of support can result in feelings of inferiority. In the context of the question, a client who is successfully accomplishing tasks and feeling competent is likely exhibiting characteristics of the industry versus inferiority stage.
Question 2 of 5
A nursing instructor is teaching about the application of Peplaus theory to nursing care. Which student statement indicates that learning has occurred?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Peplau's theory emphasizes the importance of the nurse-patient relationship and the use of therapeutic communication to understand the patient's needs and provide appropriate care. By applying principles of human relations to the problems that arise at all levels of experience, the nurse demonstrates an understanding of Peplau's theory in nursing care. This approach focuses on building a therapeutic relationship, promoting patient autonomy, and utilizing the nurse's interpersonal skills to facilitate healing and growth. It shows that the student has learned how to apply Peplau's theory to nursing practice effectively.
Question 3 of 5
Which concepts are included in the definition of personality? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
Which types of adoption studies should a nurse recognize as providing useful information for the understanding of genetic versus environmental influences on personality development?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: This type of adoption study allows researchers to isolate the impact of genetics (mental illness in biological parents) from the impact of environment (mentally healthy adoptive parents). By comparing the outcomes of these children with mentally ill biological parents raised by mentally healthy adoptive parents to the general population, researchers can determine the extent to which mental illness is influenced by genetics. This study design helps provide useful information for the psychiatric community in understanding the role of genetics in mental illness.
Question 5 of 5
A client is admitted to a psychiatric unit with the diagnosis of catatonic schizophrenia. Which of the clients neurotransmitters should a nurse expect to be elevated?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: In catatonic schizophrenia, a client may exhibit symptoms such as immobility, mutism, or repetitive movements, which are associated with an excess of dopamine activity in the brain. Dopamine is a neurotransmitter that plays a key role in regulating movement, emotions, and pleasure. In conditions like catatonic schizophrenia, the imbalance of dopamine neurotransmission may contribute to the characteristic symptoms observed in the client.