HESI RN
RN HESI Mental Health Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is admitted to the psychiatric unit. Which intervention is most important for the nurse to include in this client's plan of care?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Providing a quiet room is important because individuals with PTSD are often hypersensitive to stimuli, which can trigger symptoms. A quiet environment reduces anxiety and promotes relaxation.
Question 2 of 5
A female client engages in repeated checks of door and window locks and behavior that prevents her from arriving on time and interfering with her ability to function effectively. Which action should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Planning daily activities can help the client manage time effectively and reduce obsessive checking behaviors. Other options do not directly address the underlying issue.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is planning the care for a client who is hospitalized with bipolar disorder. The client wanders the hallways, talks excessively, and makes sexual comments about the staff. Which intervention(s) should the nurse include in the plan of care? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,C,E
Rationale: Inviting for a walk channels excess energy, assigning a single room reduces stimuli, and giving concise directions provides structure. Competitive activities or suspenseful TV may escalate behaviors.
Question 4 of 5
A middle-aged adult with major depressive disorder suffers from psychomotor retardation, hypersomnia, and lack of motivation. Which intervention is likely to be most effective in returning this client to a normal level of functioning?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Teaching the client to develop a plan for daily structured activities provides purpose and routine, combating psychomotor retardation and lack of motivation. Other options are less directly effective.
Question 5 of 5
An adolescent client is admitted to the postoperative unit following open reduction of a fractured femur which occurred when the client fell down the stairs at a party. The nurse notices needle marks on the client's arms. Which assessment findings should the nurse document related to suspected narcotic withdrawal?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Agitation, sweating, and abdominal cramps are common symptoms of narcotic withdrawal. Other options are associated with overdose or other conditions.