HESI ADHD [2026/2027] Updated Version | Verified
Questions & Detailed Rationales
After observing Jason exhibit behaviors that indicate his self-esteem may
have suffered as a result of his ADHD, which interventions should the
nurse implement to improve his self esteem? - VERIFIED ANSWER - C.
Encourage Jason to list three of his positive attributes
D. Explore with Jason, the areas of his life that he wants to improve.
E. Practice attentive listening when Jason is talking.
Jason presents to the clinic for a follow up visit after a semester in
college. He tells the nurse that he earned four B's and one A and that he is
enjoying life at college.
The nurse can measure improvement in Jason's social skills by which
statement? - VERIFIED ANSWER - A. I have had the same girlfriend for 6
months now
When assessing Jason for improvement in his self esteem, what is the
best approach for the nurse to use? - VERIFIED ANSWER - A. Tell me about
the things that have improved this semester
, During the course of the conversation, Jason tells the nurse that he has
noticed some changes in the effectiveness of the medication. How should
the nurse respond to Jason's comments? - VERIFIED ANSWER - B. Tell me
about the changes in the effectiveness of your medications
Jason tells the nurse that he sometimes has difficulty falling asleep. What
is the first behavior the nurse should ask about when assessing Jason's
sleep problem? - VERIFIED ANSWER - D. Medication schedule
Jason asks the nurse if he has to continue to take ADHD medication for
the rest of his life. How should the nurse respond to Jason's question? -
VERIFIED ANSWER - C. Psychotherapy that focuses on ADHD may help
eliminate medication.
What should the nurse assess at Jason's follow up visit? - VERIFIED
ANSWER - A. Nutritional status
B. Mood/Anxiety disorders
E. Coping mechanisms
Questions & Detailed Rationales
After observing Jason exhibit behaviors that indicate his self-esteem may
have suffered as a result of his ADHD, which interventions should the
nurse implement to improve his self esteem? - VERIFIED ANSWER - C.
Encourage Jason to list three of his positive attributes
D. Explore with Jason, the areas of his life that he wants to improve.
E. Practice attentive listening when Jason is talking.
Jason presents to the clinic for a follow up visit after a semester in
college. He tells the nurse that he earned four B's and one A and that he is
enjoying life at college.
The nurse can measure improvement in Jason's social skills by which
statement? - VERIFIED ANSWER - A. I have had the same girlfriend for 6
months now
When assessing Jason for improvement in his self esteem, what is the
best approach for the nurse to use? - VERIFIED ANSWER - A. Tell me about
the things that have improved this semester
, During the course of the conversation, Jason tells the nurse that he has
noticed some changes in the effectiveness of the medication. How should
the nurse respond to Jason's comments? - VERIFIED ANSWER - B. Tell me
about the changes in the effectiveness of your medications
Jason tells the nurse that he sometimes has difficulty falling asleep. What
is the first behavior the nurse should ask about when assessing Jason's
sleep problem? - VERIFIED ANSWER - D. Medication schedule
Jason asks the nurse if he has to continue to take ADHD medication for
the rest of his life. How should the nurse respond to Jason's question? -
VERIFIED ANSWER - C. Psychotherapy that focuses on ADHD may help
eliminate medication.
What should the nurse assess at Jason's follow up visit? - VERIFIED
ANSWER - A. Nutritional status
B. Mood/Anxiety disorders
E. Coping mechanisms
