NSG 221 HESI FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 100% PASS 2026
EDITION
Countertransference - ANS occurs when the therapist/nurse displaces onto the client
attitudes or feelings from his or her past
Tardive Dyskinesia - ANS a syndrome of permanent involuntary movements, is most
commonly caused by the long-term use of conventional antipsychotic drugs.
Characteristics: Tongue thrusting and protruding, lip smacking, blinking, grimacing, and other
excessive unnecessary facial movements are characteristic.
Civil Rights-Psychiatric Clients - ANS Clients receiving mental health care retain all civil rights
afforded to all people except the right to leave the hospital in the case of involuntary
commitment.
Group Therapy - ANS clients participate in sessions with a group of people. The members
share a common purpose and are expected to contribute to the group to benefit others and
receive benefit from others in return.
Crisis Intervention-Empathy - ANS the ability to place oneself into the experience of another
for a moment in time
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, Clarification Communication - ANS Understanding the context of communication is extremely
important in accurately identifying the meaning of a message. To clarify context, the nurse must
gather information from verbal and nonverbal sources and validate findings with the client.
Depressed Adolescent Rapport (Establishing Rapport) - ANS When assessing a new patient,
establish this first. If not, much time is available to establish, or if the patient is guarded or
suspicious, you can say, "The questions I am about to ask you I ask all of my patients," and then
proceed. Some other tips include the following: Establish rapport and connection by showing
interest in the patient and by listening.
Clonidine (Catapress) - ANS an alpha-2-adrenergic agonist used to treat hypertension. It is
given to clients with opiate dependence to suppress some effects of withdrawal or abstinence.
It is most effective against nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, but produces modest relief from
muscle aches, anxiety, and restlessness
Disulfiram (Antabuse) - ANS may be prescribed to help deter clients from drinking. If a client
taking disulfiram drinks alcohol, a severe adverse reaction occurs with flushing, a throbbing
headache, sweating, nausea, and vomiting. In severe cases, severe hypotension, confusion,
coma, and even death may result.
Alcohol Detoxification - ANS through pharmacologic means generally takes place in a hospital
setting but may occur in the home. The home care nurse shares the responsibility for teaching
patients how to use chlordiazepoxide effectively and how to recognize medication responses
that should be reported to the health care provider. The nurse instructs the patient and/or
caregivers to recognize signs and symptoms of alcohol withdrawal and reviews the
pharmacologic treatment regimen with them.
Anxiety Cognitive Behavioral Techniques - ANS Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is used
successfully to treat anxiety disorders.
Positive reframing means turning negative messages into positive messages
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AND ANSWERS 100% PASS 2026
EDITION
Countertransference - ANS occurs when the therapist/nurse displaces onto the client
attitudes or feelings from his or her past
Tardive Dyskinesia - ANS a syndrome of permanent involuntary movements, is most
commonly caused by the long-term use of conventional antipsychotic drugs.
Characteristics: Tongue thrusting and protruding, lip smacking, blinking, grimacing, and other
excessive unnecessary facial movements are characteristic.
Civil Rights-Psychiatric Clients - ANS Clients receiving mental health care retain all civil rights
afforded to all people except the right to leave the hospital in the case of involuntary
commitment.
Group Therapy - ANS clients participate in sessions with a group of people. The members
share a common purpose and are expected to contribute to the group to benefit others and
receive benefit from others in return.
Crisis Intervention-Empathy - ANS the ability to place oneself into the experience of another
for a moment in time
1
@2026 EDITION ALLRIGHTS RESERVED
, Clarification Communication - ANS Understanding the context of communication is extremely
important in accurately identifying the meaning of a message. To clarify context, the nurse must
gather information from verbal and nonverbal sources and validate findings with the client.
Depressed Adolescent Rapport (Establishing Rapport) - ANS When assessing a new patient,
establish this first. If not, much time is available to establish, or if the patient is guarded or
suspicious, you can say, "The questions I am about to ask you I ask all of my patients," and then
proceed. Some other tips include the following: Establish rapport and connection by showing
interest in the patient and by listening.
Clonidine (Catapress) - ANS an alpha-2-adrenergic agonist used to treat hypertension. It is
given to clients with opiate dependence to suppress some effects of withdrawal or abstinence.
It is most effective against nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, but produces modest relief from
muscle aches, anxiety, and restlessness
Disulfiram (Antabuse) - ANS may be prescribed to help deter clients from drinking. If a client
taking disulfiram drinks alcohol, a severe adverse reaction occurs with flushing, a throbbing
headache, sweating, nausea, and vomiting. In severe cases, severe hypotension, confusion,
coma, and even death may result.
Alcohol Detoxification - ANS through pharmacologic means generally takes place in a hospital
setting but may occur in the home. The home care nurse shares the responsibility for teaching
patients how to use chlordiazepoxide effectively and how to recognize medication responses
that should be reported to the health care provider. The nurse instructs the patient and/or
caregivers to recognize signs and symptoms of alcohol withdrawal and reviews the
pharmacologic treatment regimen with them.
Anxiety Cognitive Behavioral Techniques - ANS Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is used
successfully to treat anxiety disorders.
Positive reframing means turning negative messages into positive messages
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