HESI RN
RN HESI Mental Health with NGN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
During admission to the psychiatric unit, a client is extremely anxious and reports being worried about the sun coming up the next day. Which intervention is most important for the nurse to implement during the admission process?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Remaining calm and using a matter-of-fact approach helps provide a sense of security and reduces anxiety in the client during admission.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is reviewing an intake mental health assessment with a client who is seeking services for depression. The client reports feeling dizzy, excessively tired, experiencing headaches, and back pain. Which symptom should the nurse suspect is related to the client's feelings of depression?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Excessive tiredness (fatigue) is a common symptom of depression and often associated with the overall low energy levels experienced by individuals with depressive disorders.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is providing teaching to a client and family about schizophrenia before discharge from an inpatient facility. The nurse should instruct the family to notify the healthcare provider when which behavior is observed?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Social withdrawal is a concerning behavior in schizophrenia that may indicate worsening symptoms and should be reported to the healthcare provider.
Question 4 of 5
A client with opioid dependence makes a statement to the nurse about desiring to lead a healthier lifestyle by making changes in the next 2 weeks. How should the nurse respond?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Supporting the client to list small behavioral changes needed aligns with the client's expressed desire for a healthier lifestyle and is consistent with motivational interviewing techniques.
Question 5 of 5
A client with chronic alcoholism receives a prescription for disulfiram. Which client statement indicates that this medication teaching has been effective?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Avoiding all alcohol-containing products while on disulfiram is crucial to prevent a severe reaction called the disulfiram-alcohol reaction.