HESI Mental Health RN
📘 HESI Mental Health RN
⭐ COMPLETE TEST BANK • V1-V3 • ACTUAL EXAMS ⭐
📅 Latest Update 2026 • RATED A+
All Questions & Verified Answers | Evidence-Based | Clinical Success
Question 1
During admission to the psychiatric unit, a female client is extremely anxious and states
that she is worried about the sun coming up the next day. What intervention is most
important for the RN to implement during the admission process?
A. Assist the client in developing alternative coping skills.
B. Remain calm and use a matter of fact approach.
C. Ask the client why she is so anxious.
D. Administer a PRN sedative to help relieve her anxiety.
ANSWERB. Remain calm and use a matter of fact approach.
Question 2
A female client is brought to the emergency department after police officers found her
disoriented, disorganized, and confused. The RN also determines that the client is
homeless and is exhibiting suspiciousness. The client's plan of care should include what
priority problem?
A. Acute confusion.
B. Ineffective community coping.
C. Disturbed sensory perception.
D. Self-care deficit.
ANSWERA. Acute confusion.
Question 3
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The occupational health nurse is working with a female employee who was just notified
that her child was involved in a MVA and taken to the hospital. The employee states, "I
can't believe this. What should I do?" Which response is best for the RN to provide in
this crisis?
A. Tell me what you think should happen.
B. How serious was the collision?
C. What do you think you should do?
D. Call for transportation to the hospital.
ANSWERD. Call for transportation to the hospital.
Question 4
A client tells the RN that he has an IQ of 400+ and is a genius and an inventor. He also
reports that he is married to a female movie star and thinks that his brother wants a
sexual relationship with her. What is the priority nursing problem for admission to the
psychiatric unit?
A. Ineffective sexual patterns.
B. Impaired environmental interpretation.
C. Disturbed sensory perception.
D. Compromised family coping.
ANSWERB. Impaired environmental interpretation.
Question 5
The RN is providing care for a client diagnosed with borderline personality disorder who
has self-inflicted lacerations on the abdomen. Which approach should the RN use when
changing this client's dressing?
A. Provide detailed thorough explanations when cleansing wound.
B. Perform the dressing change in a non-judgmental manner.
C. Ask in a non-threatening manner why the client cut own abdomen.
D. Request another staff member assist with the dressing change.
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ANSWERB. Perform the dressing change in a non-judgmental manner.
Question 6
While sitting in the day room of the mental health unit, a male adolescent avoids eye
contact, looks at the floor, and talks softly when interacting verbally with the RN. The
two trade places, and the RN demonstrates the client's behaviors. What is the main goal
of this therapeutic technique?
A. Initiate a non-threatening conversation with the client.
B. Dialog about the ineffectiveness of his interactions.
C. Allow the client to identify the way he interacts.
D. Discuss the client's feelings when he responds.
ANSWERC. Allow the client to identify the way he interacts.
Question 7
An antidepressant medication is prescribed for a client who reports sleeping only 4
hours in the past 2 days and weight loss of 9 lbs within the last month. Which client goal
is most important to achieve within the first three days of treatment?
A. Meet scheduled appointment with dietitian.
B. Sleep at least 6 hours a night.
C. Understands the purpose of the medication regimen.
D. Describes the reasons for hospitalization.
ANSWERB. Sleep at least 6 hours a night.
Question 8
When preparing to administer a domestic violence screening tool to a female client,
which statement should the RN provide?
A. If your partner is abusing you, I need to ask these questions.
B. State law mandates that I ask if you are a victim of domestic violence.
C. The HCP provider needs to know if you are experiencing any domestic abuse.
📘 HESI Mental Health RN
⭐ COMPLETE TEST BANK • V1-V3 • ACTUAL EXAMS ⭐
📅 Latest Update 2026 • RATED A+
All Questions & Verified Answers | Evidence-Based | Clinical Success
Question 1
During admission to the psychiatric unit, a female client is extremely anxious and states
that she is worried about the sun coming up the next day. What intervention is most
important for the RN to implement during the admission process?
A. Assist the client in developing alternative coping skills.
B. Remain calm and use a matter of fact approach.
C. Ask the client why she is so anxious.
D. Administer a PRN sedative to help relieve her anxiety.
ANSWERB. Remain calm and use a matter of fact approach.
Question 2
A female client is brought to the emergency department after police officers found her
disoriented, disorganized, and confused. The RN also determines that the client is
homeless and is exhibiting suspiciousness. The client's plan of care should include what
priority problem?
A. Acute confusion.
B. Ineffective community coping.
C. Disturbed sensory perception.
D. Self-care deficit.
ANSWERA. Acute confusion.
Question 3
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The occupational health nurse is working with a female employee who was just notified
that her child was involved in a MVA and taken to the hospital. The employee states, "I
can't believe this. What should I do?" Which response is best for the RN to provide in
this crisis?
A. Tell me what you think should happen.
B. How serious was the collision?
C. What do you think you should do?
D. Call for transportation to the hospital.
ANSWERD. Call for transportation to the hospital.
Question 4
A client tells the RN that he has an IQ of 400+ and is a genius and an inventor. He also
reports that he is married to a female movie star and thinks that his brother wants a
sexual relationship with her. What is the priority nursing problem for admission to the
psychiatric unit?
A. Ineffective sexual patterns.
B. Impaired environmental interpretation.
C. Disturbed sensory perception.
D. Compromised family coping.
ANSWERB. Impaired environmental interpretation.
Question 5
The RN is providing care for a client diagnosed with borderline personality disorder who
has self-inflicted lacerations on the abdomen. Which approach should the RN use when
changing this client's dressing?
A. Provide detailed thorough explanations when cleansing wound.
B. Perform the dressing change in a non-judgmental manner.
C. Ask in a non-threatening manner why the client cut own abdomen.
D. Request another staff member assist with the dressing change.
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ANSWERB. Perform the dressing change in a non-judgmental manner.
Question 6
While sitting in the day room of the mental health unit, a male adolescent avoids eye
contact, looks at the floor, and talks softly when interacting verbally with the RN. The
two trade places, and the RN demonstrates the client's behaviors. What is the main goal
of this therapeutic technique?
A. Initiate a non-threatening conversation with the client.
B. Dialog about the ineffectiveness of his interactions.
C. Allow the client to identify the way he interacts.
D. Discuss the client's feelings when he responds.
ANSWERC. Allow the client to identify the way he interacts.
Question 7
An antidepressant medication is prescribed for a client who reports sleeping only 4
hours in the past 2 days and weight loss of 9 lbs within the last month. Which client goal
is most important to achieve within the first three days of treatment?
A. Meet scheduled appointment with dietitian.
B. Sleep at least 6 hours a night.
C. Understands the purpose of the medication regimen.
D. Describes the reasons for hospitalization.
ANSWERB. Sleep at least 6 hours a night.
Question 8
When preparing to administer a domestic violence screening tool to a female client,
which statement should the RN provide?
A. If your partner is abusing you, I need to ask these questions.
B. State law mandates that I ask if you are a victim of domestic violence.
C. The HCP provider needs to know if you are experiencing any domestic abuse.
