HESI RN
RN Care Hope Mental Health HESI Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
An older man with a history of multiple falls at home tells the clinic nurse that his son, who was incarcerated last year for assault and battery, has become increasingly abusive since his release from prison six weeks ago. Which intervention is most important for the nurse to implement?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Assisting the client in developing an emergency safety plan is the most important intervention to ensure immediate safety in the context of ongoing abuse.
Question 2 of 5
A client with chronic alcohol dependency is admitted due to a recent relapse. Which findings should the nurse expect this client to exhibit? (Select all that apply)
Correct Answer: B,C,D,E
Rationale: Increased liver function profile values, tolerance to alcohol, indigestion, and memory lapses are common in chronic alcohol dependency, reflecting liver damage, tolerance, gastrointestinal issues, and blackouts.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse assesses a client who recently began experiencing violent nightmares. Which factor in the client's history should the nurse further explore?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Alcohol use can contribute to sleep disturbances, including nightmares, making it a critical factor to explore in relation to the client's symptoms.
Question 4 of 5
A male client with known auditory hallucinations begins talking loudly and gesturing wildly while in the unit's day room. Which action should the nurse implement first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Listening to what the client is saying helps understand the hallucinations' content, providing insight for appropriate intervention.
Question 5 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.