HESI RN MENTAL HEALTH HESI REVIEW - MULTIPLE
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An outpatient clinic who has been receiving haloperidol (Haldol) for 2 days
develops muscular rigidity, altered consciousness, a temperature of 103,
and trouble breathing on day 3. The nurse interest these findings as
indicating which of the
following.
A) Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome
B) Tardive dyskinesia
C) Extrapyramidal adverse effects
D) Drug-induced parksonism
A) Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome
, A newly admitted client describes her mission in life as one of saving her son
by eliminating the "provocative sluts" of the world. There are several attractive
young women on the unit. What should the nurse do first?
A) Ask the client for her definition of "provocative sluts"
B) Ask the young female clients on the unit to dress less provocatively
C) Ask the client to discuss her concerns in the next group session
D) Ask the client to inform the staff if she has negative thoughts about other
clients
D) Ask the client to inform the staff if she has negative thoughts about other
clients
The wife of a client diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia visits 2 days
after her husband's admission and states to the nurse, "Why isn't he eating?
He's still talking about his food being poisoning." With of the following
appraisals by the nurse is most accurate?
A) The wife's inquiry is reasonable
B) Education about her husband's medication is needed
C) Her expectations of her husband are realistic
D) An increase in the client's medication is needed
B) Education about her husband's medication is needed
A client states that she hears God's voice telling her that she has sinned and
needs to punish herself. Which response by the nurse is most important?
A) "How do you think you will be punished?"
B) "Please tell staff when you think you need to punish yourself."
C) "What exactly do you think you have done to be punished?"
D) "Let's talk about your strengths"
B) "Please tell staff when you think you need to punish yourself."
,4/8/26, 9:13 PM HESI RN MENTAL HEALTH HESI REVIEW - MULTIPLE CHOICE Flashcards | Quizlet
A client is being successfully treated with clozapine (Clozaril). Which of the
following statements by the client reflects a need for further teaching about
managing the
drug's adverse effects?
A) "If I eat too many fruits, I'll get constipated."
B) I need to take the medicine with food to avoid nausea."
C) "I have to get up slowly so I don't get dizzy."
D) "Sometimes I have to push myself because I'm sleepy."
A) "If I eat too many fruits, I'll get constipated."
An adolescent male client is hospitalized after he threatened a teacher at
school. He admits feeling angry because his mother tricked him and brought
him to the hospital. The client states that when his mother visits, he plans to
get his belongings from her, but he is not going to talk to her. Which activity
is most important for the nurse to
complete before the mother arrives?
A. Assess the client's self-esteem needs.
B. Determine the client's expectations fortreatment.
C. Discuss methods for clearly communicating.
D. Identify ways to develop support systems.
C. Discuss methods for clearly communicating.
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, 4/8/26, 9:13 PM HESI RN MENTAL HEALTH HESI REVIEW - MULTIPLE CHOICE Flashcards | Quizlet
Male who was found sitting in the middle of a busy street is brought to the
emergency department. Confused and has difficulty answering questions.
After
ruling out a physiological etiology for the client's behavior. When admitting
the client to the unit, which action is most important for the nurse to take?
A. Ask the client about his recent substance use
B. Perform a mental status exam
C. Determine the number of previous
hospitalizations
D. Assess the client from head-to-toe
B. Perform a mental status exam
A client with borderline personality disorder tells the nurse, "You are the best
nurse on the unit! The other nurses don't care about me the way you do."
Which response is best for the nurse to provide this client?
a.) "I am not the best nurse. All the nurses are good."
b.) "The other nurses and I are here to help you get better"
c.) "You don't think the other nurses care about you?"
d.) "I do care about you as a person but nothing more."
b.) "The other nurses and I are here to help you get better"
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CHOICE | Most Recent Exam 2026 Actual Complete
Real Exam Questions And Correct Answers
(Verified Answers) Already Graded A+ |Guaranteed
Success!! Newest Exam | Just Released!!
An outpatient clinic who has been receiving haloperidol (Haldol) for 2 days
develops muscular rigidity, altered consciousness, a temperature of 103,
and trouble breathing on day 3. The nurse interest these findings as
indicating which of the
following.
A) Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome
B) Tardive dyskinesia
C) Extrapyramidal adverse effects
D) Drug-induced parksonism
A) Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome
, A newly admitted client describes her mission in life as one of saving her son
by eliminating the "provocative sluts" of the world. There are several attractive
young women on the unit. What should the nurse do first?
A) Ask the client for her definition of "provocative sluts"
B) Ask the young female clients on the unit to dress less provocatively
C) Ask the client to discuss her concerns in the next group session
D) Ask the client to inform the staff if she has negative thoughts about other
clients
D) Ask the client to inform the staff if she has negative thoughts about other
clients
The wife of a client diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia visits 2 days
after her husband's admission and states to the nurse, "Why isn't he eating?
He's still talking about his food being poisoning." With of the following
appraisals by the nurse is most accurate?
A) The wife's inquiry is reasonable
B) Education about her husband's medication is needed
C) Her expectations of her husband are realistic
D) An increase in the client's medication is needed
B) Education about her husband's medication is needed
A client states that she hears God's voice telling her that she has sinned and
needs to punish herself. Which response by the nurse is most important?
A) "How do you think you will be punished?"
B) "Please tell staff when you think you need to punish yourself."
C) "What exactly do you think you have done to be punished?"
D) "Let's talk about your strengths"
B) "Please tell staff when you think you need to punish yourself."
,4/8/26, 9:13 PM HESI RN MENTAL HEALTH HESI REVIEW - MULTIPLE CHOICE Flashcards | Quizlet
A client is being successfully treated with clozapine (Clozaril). Which of the
following statements by the client reflects a need for further teaching about
managing the
drug's adverse effects?
A) "If I eat too many fruits, I'll get constipated."
B) I need to take the medicine with food to avoid nausea."
C) "I have to get up slowly so I don't get dizzy."
D) "Sometimes I have to push myself because I'm sleepy."
A) "If I eat too many fruits, I'll get constipated."
An adolescent male client is hospitalized after he threatened a teacher at
school. He admits feeling angry because his mother tricked him and brought
him to the hospital. The client states that when his mother visits, he plans to
get his belongings from her, but he is not going to talk to her. Which activity
is most important for the nurse to
complete before the mother arrives?
A. Assess the client's self-esteem needs.
B. Determine the client's expectations fortreatment.
C. Discuss methods for clearly communicating.
D. Identify ways to develop support systems.
C. Discuss methods for clearly communicating.
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, 4/8/26, 9:13 PM HESI RN MENTAL HEALTH HESI REVIEW - MULTIPLE CHOICE Flashcards | Quizlet
Male who was found sitting in the middle of a busy street is brought to the
emergency department. Confused and has difficulty answering questions.
After
ruling out a physiological etiology for the client's behavior. When admitting
the client to the unit, which action is most important for the nurse to take?
A. Ask the client about his recent substance use
B. Perform a mental status exam
C. Determine the number of previous
hospitalizations
D. Assess the client from head-to-toe
B. Perform a mental status exam
A client with borderline personality disorder tells the nurse, "You are the best
nurse on the unit! The other nurses don't care about me the way you do."
Which response is best for the nurse to provide this client?
a.) "I am not the best nurse. All the nurses are good."
b.) "The other nurses and I are here to help you get better"
c.) "You don't think the other nurses care about you?"
d.) "I do care about you as a person but nothing more."
b.) "The other nurses and I are here to help you get better"
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