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The HESI RN Mental Health Exam 2026-2027 is a complete preparation
resource for nursing students focusing on psychiatric and mental health
nursing. It includes 160 real exam questions with fully verified correct
answers, already graded A+, providing an accurate simulation of the 2026-2027
exam. This brand-new edition helps candidates master mental health concepts,
therapeutic communication, and patient care strategies, ensuring confidence
and readiness for success on the RN Mental Health exam.
📘 Best For:
• Nursing students preparing for the HESI RN Mental Health Exam
• Learners seeking mastery in mental health nursing concepts and clinical
application
• Students aiming to strengthen exam readiness with 100% correct verified
answers
A male client with bipolar disorder who began taking lithium carbonate five days ago is complaining
of excessive thirst, and the RN finds him attempting to drink water from the bathroom sink faucet.
Which intervention should the RN implement?
A. Report the client's serum lithium level to the HCP.
B. Encourage the client to suck on hard candy to relieve the symptoms.
C. No action is needed since polydipsia is a common side effect.
D. Tell the client that drinking from the faucet is not allowed. - CORRECT ANSWER-A. Report the
client's serum lithium level to the HCP.
A manic client announces to everyone in the day room that a stripper is coming to perform this
evening. When a nurse firmly state that this is inappropriate and will not happen, the client becomes
verbally abusive and threatens physical violence to the nurse. Based on the analysis of the situation,
the LPN/LVN determines that the appropriate action would be to:
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A. Orient the client to time, person, and place
B. Tell the client that behavior is inappropriate.
C. Escort the manic client to her room with assistance
D. Tell the client that smoking privileges are revoked for 24 hours - CORRECT ANSWER-C. Escort the
manic client to her room with assistance
A LPN/LVN observes that a client is pacing, agitated, and presenting aggressive gestures. The client's
speech pattern is rapid and affect is belligerent. Based on these observations, the nurse's immediate
priority of care is to:
A. Provide safety for the client and other clients on the unit
B. Provide the clients on the unit with a sense of comfort and safety
C. Assist the staff in caring for the client in a controlled environment
D. Offer the client a less stimulated area to calm down and gain control - CORRECT ANSWER-A.
Provide safety for the client and other clients on the unit
A patient with a diagnosis of major depression who has attempted suicide says to the nurse, "I
should have died! I've always been a failure. Nothing ever goes right for me." Which response
demonstrates therapeutic communication? A. "You have everything to live for."
B. "Why do you see yourself as a failure?"
C. "Feeling like this is all part of being depressed."
D. "You've been feeling like a failure for a while?" - CORRECT ANSWER-D. "You've been feeling like a
failure for a while?"
When the community health nurse visits a patient at home, the patient states, "I haven't slept the
last couple of nights." Which response by the nurse illustrates a therapeutic communication
response to this patient?
A. "I see."
B. "Really?"
C. "You're having difficulty sleeping?"
D. "Sometimes, I have trouble sleeping too." - CORRECT ANSWER-C. "You're having difficulty
sleeping?"
A patient experiencing disturbed thought processes believes that his food is has been poisoned.
Which communication technique should the nurse use to encourage the patient to eat?
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A. Using open-ended questions and silence
B. Sharing personal preference regarding food choices
C. Documenting reasons why the patient does not want to eat
D. Offering opinions about the necessity of adequate nutrition - CORRECT ANSWER-A. Using
openended questions and silence
A patient admitted to a mental health unit for treatment of psychotic behavior spends hours at the
locked exit door shouting. "Let me out. There's nothing wrong with me. I don't belong here." What
defense mechanism is the patient implementing?
A. Denial
B. Projection
C. Regression
D. Rationalization - CORRECT ANSWER-A. Denial
A patient diagnosed with terminal cancer says to the nurse "I'm going to die, and I wish my family
would stop hoping for a cure! I get so angry when they carry on like this. After all, I'm the one who's
dying." Which response by the nurse is therapeutic?
A. "Have you shared your feelings with your family?"
B. "I think we should talk more about your anger with your family."
C. "You're feeling angry that your family continues to hope for you to be cured?"
D. "You are probably very depressed, which is understandable with such a diagnosis." - CORRECT
ANSWER-C. "You're feeling angry that your family continues to hope for you to be cured?"
On review of the patient's record, the nurse notes the admission was voluntary. Based on this
information, the nurse anticipates which patient's behavior? A. Fearfulness regarding
treatment measures.
B. Anger and aggressiveness directed toward others.
C. An understanding of the pathology and symptoms of the diagnosis.
D. A willingness to participate in the planning of the care and treatment plan. - CORRECT ANSWER-D.
A willingness to participate in the planning of the care and treatment plan.
A patient admitted voluntarily for the treatment of an anxiety disorder demands to be released from
the hospital. Which action should the nurse take initially? A. Contact the patient's health care
provider (HCP).
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B. Call the patient's family to arrange for transportations.
C. Attempt to persuade the patient to stay for only a few more days.
D. Tell the patient that leaving would likely result in an involuntary commitment. - CORRECT
ANSWER-A. Contact the patient's health care provider (HCP).
When reviewing the admission assessment, the nurse notes that a patient was admitted to the
mental health unit involuntarily. Based on this type of admission, the nurse should provide which
intervention for this patient?
A. Monitor closely for harm to self or others.
B. Assist in completing an application for admission
C. Supply the patient with written information about their mental illness.
D. Provide an opportunity for the family to discuss why they felt the admission was needed. -
CORRECT ANSWER-A. Monitor closely for harm to self or others.
The nurse is preparing a patient for the termination phase of the nurse-patient relationship. The
nurse prepares to implement which nursing task that is most appropriate for this phase?
A. Planning short-term goals
B. Making appropriate referrals
C. Developing realistic solutions
D. Identifying expected outcomes - CORRECT ANSWER-B. Making appropriate referrals
The nurse employed in a mental health clinic is greeted by a neighbor in a local grocery store. The
neighbors ask the nurse, "How is Mary doing? She is my best friend and is seen at your clinic every
week." Which is the most appropriate nursing response?
A. "I can not discuss any patient situation with you."
B. "If you want to know about Mary, you need to ask her yourself."
C. "Only because you're worried about a friend, I'll tell you that she is improving."
D. "Being her friend, you know she is having a difficult time and deserves her privacy." - CORRECT
ANSWER-A. "I can not discuss any patient situation with you."
The nurse in the mental health unit recognizes which of the following as therapeutic communication
techniques? (Select all that apply)
A. Restating
B. Listening
GRADED A+/ REAL RN MENTAL HEALTH EXAM 2026/2027 EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS(NEW!!)
The HESI RN Mental Health Exam 2026-2027 is a complete preparation
resource for nursing students focusing on psychiatric and mental health
nursing. It includes 160 real exam questions with fully verified correct
answers, already graded A+, providing an accurate simulation of the 2026-2027
exam. This brand-new edition helps candidates master mental health concepts,
therapeutic communication, and patient care strategies, ensuring confidence
and readiness for success on the RN Mental Health exam.
📘 Best For:
• Nursing students preparing for the HESI RN Mental Health Exam
• Learners seeking mastery in mental health nursing concepts and clinical
application
• Students aiming to strengthen exam readiness with 100% correct verified
answers
A male client with bipolar disorder who began taking lithium carbonate five days ago is complaining
of excessive thirst, and the RN finds him attempting to drink water from the bathroom sink faucet.
Which intervention should the RN implement?
A. Report the client's serum lithium level to the HCP.
B. Encourage the client to suck on hard candy to relieve the symptoms.
C. No action is needed since polydipsia is a common side effect.
D. Tell the client that drinking from the faucet is not allowed. - CORRECT ANSWER-A. Report the
client's serum lithium level to the HCP.
A manic client announces to everyone in the day room that a stripper is coming to perform this
evening. When a nurse firmly state that this is inappropriate and will not happen, the client becomes
verbally abusive and threatens physical violence to the nurse. Based on the analysis of the situation,
the LPN/LVN determines that the appropriate action would be to:
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A. Orient the client to time, person, and place
B. Tell the client that behavior is inappropriate.
C. Escort the manic client to her room with assistance
D. Tell the client that smoking privileges are revoked for 24 hours - CORRECT ANSWER-C. Escort the
manic client to her room with assistance
A LPN/LVN observes that a client is pacing, agitated, and presenting aggressive gestures. The client's
speech pattern is rapid and affect is belligerent. Based on these observations, the nurse's immediate
priority of care is to:
A. Provide safety for the client and other clients on the unit
B. Provide the clients on the unit with a sense of comfort and safety
C. Assist the staff in caring for the client in a controlled environment
D. Offer the client a less stimulated area to calm down and gain control - CORRECT ANSWER-A.
Provide safety for the client and other clients on the unit
A patient with a diagnosis of major depression who has attempted suicide says to the nurse, "I
should have died! I've always been a failure. Nothing ever goes right for me." Which response
demonstrates therapeutic communication? A. "You have everything to live for."
B. "Why do you see yourself as a failure?"
C. "Feeling like this is all part of being depressed."
D. "You've been feeling like a failure for a while?" - CORRECT ANSWER-D. "You've been feeling like a
failure for a while?"
When the community health nurse visits a patient at home, the patient states, "I haven't slept the
last couple of nights." Which response by the nurse illustrates a therapeutic communication
response to this patient?
A. "I see."
B. "Really?"
C. "You're having difficulty sleeping?"
D. "Sometimes, I have trouble sleeping too." - CORRECT ANSWER-C. "You're having difficulty
sleeping?"
A patient experiencing disturbed thought processes believes that his food is has been poisoned.
Which communication technique should the nurse use to encourage the patient to eat?
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A. Using open-ended questions and silence
B. Sharing personal preference regarding food choices
C. Documenting reasons why the patient does not want to eat
D. Offering opinions about the necessity of adequate nutrition - CORRECT ANSWER-A. Using
openended questions and silence
A patient admitted to a mental health unit for treatment of psychotic behavior spends hours at the
locked exit door shouting. "Let me out. There's nothing wrong with me. I don't belong here." What
defense mechanism is the patient implementing?
A. Denial
B. Projection
C. Regression
D. Rationalization - CORRECT ANSWER-A. Denial
A patient diagnosed with terminal cancer says to the nurse "I'm going to die, and I wish my family
would stop hoping for a cure! I get so angry when they carry on like this. After all, I'm the one who's
dying." Which response by the nurse is therapeutic?
A. "Have you shared your feelings with your family?"
B. "I think we should talk more about your anger with your family."
C. "You're feeling angry that your family continues to hope for you to be cured?"
D. "You are probably very depressed, which is understandable with such a diagnosis." - CORRECT
ANSWER-C. "You're feeling angry that your family continues to hope for you to be cured?"
On review of the patient's record, the nurse notes the admission was voluntary. Based on this
information, the nurse anticipates which patient's behavior? A. Fearfulness regarding
treatment measures.
B. Anger and aggressiveness directed toward others.
C. An understanding of the pathology and symptoms of the diagnosis.
D. A willingness to participate in the planning of the care and treatment plan. - CORRECT ANSWER-D.
A willingness to participate in the planning of the care and treatment plan.
A patient admitted voluntarily for the treatment of an anxiety disorder demands to be released from
the hospital. Which action should the nurse take initially? A. Contact the patient's health care
provider (HCP).
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B. Call the patient's family to arrange for transportations.
C. Attempt to persuade the patient to stay for only a few more days.
D. Tell the patient that leaving would likely result in an involuntary commitment. - CORRECT
ANSWER-A. Contact the patient's health care provider (HCP).
When reviewing the admission assessment, the nurse notes that a patient was admitted to the
mental health unit involuntarily. Based on this type of admission, the nurse should provide which
intervention for this patient?
A. Monitor closely for harm to self or others.
B. Assist in completing an application for admission
C. Supply the patient with written information about their mental illness.
D. Provide an opportunity for the family to discuss why they felt the admission was needed. -
CORRECT ANSWER-A. Monitor closely for harm to self or others.
The nurse is preparing a patient for the termination phase of the nurse-patient relationship. The
nurse prepares to implement which nursing task that is most appropriate for this phase?
A. Planning short-term goals
B. Making appropriate referrals
C. Developing realistic solutions
D. Identifying expected outcomes - CORRECT ANSWER-B. Making appropriate referrals
The nurse employed in a mental health clinic is greeted by a neighbor in a local grocery store. The
neighbors ask the nurse, "How is Mary doing? She is my best friend and is seen at your clinic every
week." Which is the most appropriate nursing response?
A. "I can not discuss any patient situation with you."
B. "If you want to know about Mary, you need to ask her yourself."
C. "Only because you're worried about a friend, I'll tell you that she is improving."
D. "Being her friend, you know she is having a difficult time and deserves her privacy." - CORRECT
ANSWER-A. "I can not discuss any patient situation with you."
The nurse in the mental health unit recognizes which of the following as therapeutic communication
techniques? (Select all that apply)
A. Restating
B. Listening
