HESI RN
RN Hesi Mental Health Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The occupational health nurse is working with an employee who was just notified that their child was involved in a motor vehicle collision and taken to the hospital. The employee states, 'I can't believe this. What should I do?' Which response is best for the nurse to provide in this crisis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Providing clear, actionable guidance by suggesting transportation to the hospital addresses the urgent need to be with the child. Other responses shift focus to the employee's thoughts or seek information that is less immediately relevant in a crisis.
Question 2 of 5
When assessing a female client who has been taking an antipsychotic medication for the past year, the nurse observes that the client demonstrates involuntary foot tapping while both feet are flat on the floor. The nurse plans to report the observation to the healthcare provider. Which additional action should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Involuntary foot tapping may indicate tardive dyskinesia, a side effect of antipsychotics. Documenting on the AIMS allows systematic monitoring. Other actions misattribute the symptom or are irrelevant.
Question 3 of 5
An 18-year-old client is brought to the emergency department with a suspected drug overdose. Which information is most important for the nurse to obtain from the family?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Identifying the specific drug ingested is critical for determining appropriate treatment, as different drugs require specific interventions. Other information is important but secondary.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is preparing a client for discharge after treatment for cocaine abuse. The client is taking home a prescription for a new medication to control cocaine cravings. Which intervention is most important for the nurse to implement?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Educating the client about the purpose and potential side effects of the medication enhances adherence and informed decision-making, which is critical for long-term management. Assessing withdrawal, encouraging adherence, and determining last use are important but secondary to education.
Question 5 of 5
An older homeless client visits the psychiatric clinic to obtain a prescription renewal for alprazolam. During the health assessment, the client reports experiencing of chest pain. Which action should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Obtaining blood pressure assesses cardiovascular status, critical for evaluating chest pain urgency. Other actions are secondary to immediate assessment.