Hesi RN Exit Exam - 160 Questions Tester 1

1. The nurse has assigned a quiet room away from the unit station for a client admitted to the psychiatric department. For which types of psychiatric diagnoses would this room location be best suited? You answered: A. Depressed episode bipolar disorder B. Hypomanic episode bipolar disorder. C. Mixed episode bipolar disorder D. Manic episode bipolar disorder Correct answer: D. Manic episode bipolar disorder Rationale: The client who is diagnosed as experiencing a manic episode bipolar disorder is experiencing flight of ideas, easy distractibility, and inflated self-esteem. The best room location for this client would be a quiet room away from the activity of the unit station. Choice A is incorrect since this type of client would benefit from a well-lighted room with bright colors, opportunities for socialization, and being around other people. Choice B is incorrect since this episode is not severe enough to necessitate hospitalization. Choice C is incorrect because with this diagnosis, the client often has thoughts of suicide which would necessitate for this client to be located closer to the unit station. 2. The children of a client diagnosed with schizophrenia have been late or missed school repeatedly because they are concerned about their mother's behavior. Which of the following should the community mental health nurse do to assist this family?