HESI RN
RN Care Hope Mental Health HESI Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is leading a group on the inpatient psychiatric unit. Which approach should the nurse use during the working phase of group development?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Discussing ways to use new coping skills learned is appropriate during the working phase, focusing on problem-solving and achieving goals identified earlier.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse develops a plan of care for a female client who scratches her wrists in attempts to deal with anxiety. Which client outcome is most important to include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Demonstrating effective ways to cope with anxiety is the most important outcome to address the client's self-harming behavior and promote healthier coping mechanisms.
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 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 client with paranoia is admitted to the mental health unit and immediately goes to the corner of the room and sits quietly without communicating. In approaching the client, what intervention should the nurse implement first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Explaining the nurse's role helps establish trust and provides the client with information about who is present and their purpose, facilitating initial communication.