HESI RN
RN Care Hope Mental Health HESI Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
During a high school substance abuse class, a student tells the group, “I know that marijuana is not addicting, so why shouldn't I use it? Which response is best for the nurse to provide?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: This response highlights the immediate risk of impaired thinking, emphasizing potential harm to self and others from marijuana use.
Question 2 of 5
A male client, assessed in the emergency department (ED), has a strong odor of alcohol on his breath. The client denies thoughts of harm to self or others, and the healthcare provider discharges the client. As the client begins to leave, the nurse overhears the client mumble, “Now I'm going to shoot myself.†Which intervention should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Stopping the client from leaving the ED is the priority to ensure safety and prevent potential self-harm based on the overheard statement.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
The charge nurse of the psychiatric unit observes clients in the day area. Which client is exhibiting symptoms of a conversion disorder?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Sudden blindness with no organic pathology is indicative of a conversion disorder, involving neurological symptoms without a neurological basis.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is teaching a group of adolescents about assertive communication. Two of the adolescents are seated at a round table and another is sitting on a small sofa nearby. To facilitate group interaction, which intervention is best for the nurse to implement?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Asking the adolescent on the couch to join the table promotes inclusivity and equal participation, enhancing group interaction.