HESI RN
RN Care Hope Mental Health HESI Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
An adolescent female with an eating disorder is admitted to the in-patient psychiatric unit. Which intervention should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Allowing the client to select an arts and crafts activity provides a positive, non-food-related outlet for expression, supporting therapeutic engagement.
Question 2 of 5
Naloxone is administered to an adult client following a suicide attempt with an overdose of hydrocodone bitartrate. Within 15 minutes, the client is alert and oriented. In planning nursing care, which intervention has the highest priority at this time?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Determining the client's reason for attempting suicide is the highest priority to understand underlying issues and plan appropriate interventions to prevent recurrence.
Question 3 of 5
A male client tells the nurse that he has an IQ of 400+ and is a genius and an inventor. He also reports that he is married to a female movie star and thinks that his brother wants a sexual relationship with her. Which is the priority nursing problem for admission to the psychiatric unit?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The client's statements suggest a distorted perception of reality, indicating disturbed sensory perception, which addresses potential psychosis and immediate safety concerns.
Question 4 of 5
A female client with obsessive-compulsive personality disorder is admitted to the hospital for a cardiac catheterization. The afternoon before the procedure, the client begins to keep detailed notes of the nursing care she is receiving, and reports her findings to the nurse at bedtime. What action should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Encouraging the client to express feelings regarding the upcoming procedure addresses potential anxiety driving the behavior, offering a therapeutic approach.
Question 5 of 5
A homeless female client who reports feeling sad and depressed tells the mental health nurse that in the past two days, the client has only had four hours of sleep. Which action is most important for the nurse to implement within the first 24 hours after treatment is initiated?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Allowing the client to rest and sleep is a priority, as sleep deprivation can exacerbate depression symptoms, addressing immediate physical needs.