HESI RN
RN Care Hope Mental Health HESI Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse completes an assessment of a client experiencing intimate partner violence (IPV). Which finding of the injuries should the nurse include in the documentation?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Photographs provide objective and visual documentation of the injuries, offering a clear and accurate record for legal and healthcare purposes.
Question 2 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.
Question 3 of 5
A client at the mental health center reports difficulty concentrating at work, feeling very tired during the day, and sleeping 4 to 5 hours at night. To further assess for depression, which question is most important for the nurse to ask?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Inquiring whether the client often feels sad directly addresses the emotional component of depression, critical for a comprehensive assessment.
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 young adult male client is admitted to the psychiatric unit because of a recent suicide attempt. His wife filed for divorce six months ago, he lost his job three months ago, and his best friend moved to another city two weeks ago. Which intervention should the nurse include in this client's plan of care?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Encouraging activities that allow the client to exert control over his environment helps empower the client and regain a sense of agency, which is critical for improving mental health post-suicide attempt.