HESI RN
RN Care Hope Mental Health HESI Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
While visiting the community mental health center, a client with a diagnosis of major depressive disorder asks the nurse if what is shared with the staff will be shared with family members. How should the nurse respond to this client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: This response provides accurate information about confidentiality while acknowledging exceptions when safety is at risk, addressing the client's concern clearly.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
A client who is admitted with a closed head injury after a fall has a blood alcohol level (BAL) of 0.28 (28%) and is difficult to arouse. Which intervention during the first 6 hours following admission should the nurse identify as the priority?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Placing the client in a side-lying position with the head elevated prevents aspiration and maintains airway patency, critical for a client with altered consciousness.
Question 5 of 5
A client who refuses antipsychotic medications disrupts group activities, talks with nonsensical words, and wanders into client's rooms. The nurse decides that the client needs constant observation based on which of these assessment findings?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Wandering into client's rooms poses a safety risk to both the client and others, indicating a need for constant observation to prevent potential harm.