HESI EXIT EXAM 2
A nurse on the psychiatric unit of the hospital has been assigned four clients for the
shift. The assignment includes an 84-year-old client who is severely depressed, a 73-
year-old client who is being discharged, a 53-year-old client who was admitted for
lithium toxicity, and a 48-year-old client who has panic attacks. Which client should
the nurse evaluate first after receiving report?
1
84-year-old client
2
73-year-old client
Correct3
53-year-old client
4
48-year-old client
The 53-year-old client should be evaluated first because of the severity of adaptations
associated with lithium toxicity. A severely depressed client has a low energy level and is
not at the greatest risk at this time. A client who is stable enough to be discharged does not
need immediate attention. Clients with panic attacks usually seek immediate attention
when it is needed.
A young female client admitted to the trauma center after being sexually assaulted
continues to talk about the rape. Toward what goal should the primary nursing
intervention be directed?
1
Getting her involved with a rape therapy group
2
Remaining available and supportive to limit destructive anger
3
Exploring her feelings about men to promote future relationships
Correct4
Providing a safe environment that permits the ventilation of feelings
The client needs to be able to express her current feelings. Providing an environment in
which she feels safe will encourage this expression of feelings. It is too soon after the
assault to discuss this topic in a group. Although the nurse should be available and
supportive, feelings of anger are usually not the initial response. It is too soon after the
assault to discuss her feelings about men and future relationships.
,A client is dying. Hesitatingly, his wife says to the nurse, "I'd like to tell him how
much I love him, but I don't want to upset him." Which is the best response by the
nurse?
1
"You must keep up a strong appearance for him."
2
"I think he'd have difficulty dealing with that now."
3
"Don't you think he knows that without your telling him?"
Correct4
"Why don't you share your feelings with him while you can?"
It is difficult to work through a loss; however, encouraging the sharing of feelings helps
both parties to feel better about having to let go. The response "You must keep up a strong
appearance for him" impedes the work of acceptance of one's finality and the use of the
remaining time to the best advantage. There is no evidence to suggest that the client cannot
cope with these emotions; the response "I think he'd have difficulty dealing with that now"
denies that this is a time for closeness and honesty. The response "Don't you think he
knows that without your telling him?" is demeaning, closes off communication, and does
not foster the expression of feelings.
A nonviolent client on the psychiatric unit suddenly refuses to take the prescribed
antipsychotic medication. What should the nurse do?
Correct1
Honor the client's decision and document the behavior and all interventions
2
Use an authoritarian approach to induce the client to take the prescribed medication
3
Call the health care provider and request that the client be discharged against medical
advice
4
Start proceedings to have the client declared incompetent and seek a court order
permitting medication
A client has the right to refuse treatment and should not be forcibly medicated unless the
client is deemed dangerous to him- or herself or others. An authoritarian approach is not
therapeutic and may compromise the nurse-client relationship. Calling the health care
provider is premature; first the nurse should attempt therapeutic interventions to meet the
client's needs. Starting proceedings to have the client declared incompetent is appropriate
for a client who is considered to be dangerous to him- or herself or others, or incompetent
,to evaluate necessary treatment.
STUDY TIP: When forming a study group, carefully select members for your group. Choose
students who have abilities and motivation similar to your own. Look for students who
have a different learning style than you. Exchange names, email addresses, and phone
numbers. Plan a schedule for when and how often you will meet. Plan an agenda for each
meeting. You may exchange lecture notes and discuss content for clarity or quiz one
another on the material. You could also create your own practice tests or make flash cards
that review key vocabulary terms.
Which psychotherapeutic theory uses hypnosis, dream interpretation, and free
association as methods to release repressed feelings?
1
Behaviorist model
Correct2
Psychoanalytical model
3
Psychobiological model
4
Social-interpersonal model
The psychoanalytical model studies the unconscious and uses the strategies of hypnosis,
dream interpretation, and free association to encourage the release of repressed feelings.
The behaviorist model holds that the self and mental symptoms are learned behaviors that
persist because they are consciously rewarding to the individual; this model deals with
behaviors on a conscious level of awareness. The psychobiological model views emotional
and behavioral disturbances as stemming from a physical disease; abnormal behavior is
directly attributed to a disease process. This model deals with behaviors on a conscious
level of awareness. The social-interpersonal model affirms that crucial social processes are
involved in the development and resolution of disturbed behavior; this model deals with
behavior on a conscious level of awareness.
A depressed client has been taking Paroxetine (Paxil) 20 mg by
mouth once a day for 4 weeks. The practitioner concludes that there
is no clinical improvement in the client's condition and increases the
daily dose to 30 mg. The medication is supplied in an oral
suspension of 10 mg/5 mL. How many milliliters of Paxil solution
should the nurse instruct the client to take? Record your answer
using a whole number. __________ mL
, Solve the problem with the use of ratio and proportion:
Desired 30 mg :: x mL
Have 10 mg 5 mL
10 x = 30 x 5
x = 150 ÷ 10
x = 15 mL
Test-Taking Tip: Do not fret over any one question for too long. If you are having trouble,
skip the question and go back to it when you have finished answering the other questions.
A parent of a 13-year-old adolescent with recently diagnosed Hodgkin disease tells a
nurse, "I don't want her to know about the diagnosis." How should the nurse
respond?
1
"It's best for your child to know the diagnosis."
2
"Did you know that the cure rate for Hodgkin disease is high?"
3
"Would you like someone with Hodgkin disease to talk with you?"
Correct4
"Let's talk about how you're feeling about your child's diagnosis."
Initiating a conversation about the client's feelings does not prejudge the parent; it
encourages communication. Stating that it is best for the child to know the diagnosis
disregards the parent's feelings and cuts off further communication. Asking the client about
the cure rate may stop communication and does not recognize the parent's concerns.
Offering to have someone with Hodgkin disease speak to the client is premature and does
not recognize the parent's concerns.
A client who is to undergo dilation and curettage, and conization of the cervix for
cancer appears tense and anxious. What is the best approach for the nurse to
support the client emotionally?
1
Explaining that these procedures are considered minor surgery
Correct2
Asking whether something is troubling the client and whether she'd like to talk about it
3
Stating that the procedures are routine and asking what the client is really worried about
4
Explaining that everybody is fearful before the surgery even though there is little reason to
worry
A nurse on the psychiatric unit of the hospital has been assigned four clients for the
shift. The assignment includes an 84-year-old client who is severely depressed, a 73-
year-old client who is being discharged, a 53-year-old client who was admitted for
lithium toxicity, and a 48-year-old client who has panic attacks. Which client should
the nurse evaluate first after receiving report?
1
84-year-old client
2
73-year-old client
Correct3
53-year-old client
4
48-year-old client
The 53-year-old client should be evaluated first because of the severity of adaptations
associated with lithium toxicity. A severely depressed client has a low energy level and is
not at the greatest risk at this time. A client who is stable enough to be discharged does not
need immediate attention. Clients with panic attacks usually seek immediate attention
when it is needed.
A young female client admitted to the trauma center after being sexually assaulted
continues to talk about the rape. Toward what goal should the primary nursing
intervention be directed?
1
Getting her involved with a rape therapy group
2
Remaining available and supportive to limit destructive anger
3
Exploring her feelings about men to promote future relationships
Correct4
Providing a safe environment that permits the ventilation of feelings
The client needs to be able to express her current feelings. Providing an environment in
which she feels safe will encourage this expression of feelings. It is too soon after the
assault to discuss this topic in a group. Although the nurse should be available and
supportive, feelings of anger are usually not the initial response. It is too soon after the
assault to discuss her feelings about men and future relationships.
,A client is dying. Hesitatingly, his wife says to the nurse, "I'd like to tell him how
much I love him, but I don't want to upset him." Which is the best response by the
nurse?
1
"You must keep up a strong appearance for him."
2
"I think he'd have difficulty dealing with that now."
3
"Don't you think he knows that without your telling him?"
Correct4
"Why don't you share your feelings with him while you can?"
It is difficult to work through a loss; however, encouraging the sharing of feelings helps
both parties to feel better about having to let go. The response "You must keep up a strong
appearance for him" impedes the work of acceptance of one's finality and the use of the
remaining time to the best advantage. There is no evidence to suggest that the client cannot
cope with these emotions; the response "I think he'd have difficulty dealing with that now"
denies that this is a time for closeness and honesty. The response "Don't you think he
knows that without your telling him?" is demeaning, closes off communication, and does
not foster the expression of feelings.
A nonviolent client on the psychiatric unit suddenly refuses to take the prescribed
antipsychotic medication. What should the nurse do?
Correct1
Honor the client's decision and document the behavior and all interventions
2
Use an authoritarian approach to induce the client to take the prescribed medication
3
Call the health care provider and request that the client be discharged against medical
advice
4
Start proceedings to have the client declared incompetent and seek a court order
permitting medication
A client has the right to refuse treatment and should not be forcibly medicated unless the
client is deemed dangerous to him- or herself or others. An authoritarian approach is not
therapeutic and may compromise the nurse-client relationship. Calling the health care
provider is premature; first the nurse should attempt therapeutic interventions to meet the
client's needs. Starting proceedings to have the client declared incompetent is appropriate
for a client who is considered to be dangerous to him- or herself or others, or incompetent
,to evaluate necessary treatment.
STUDY TIP: When forming a study group, carefully select members for your group. Choose
students who have abilities and motivation similar to your own. Look for students who
have a different learning style than you. Exchange names, email addresses, and phone
numbers. Plan a schedule for when and how often you will meet. Plan an agenda for each
meeting. You may exchange lecture notes and discuss content for clarity or quiz one
another on the material. You could also create your own practice tests or make flash cards
that review key vocabulary terms.
Which psychotherapeutic theory uses hypnosis, dream interpretation, and free
association as methods to release repressed feelings?
1
Behaviorist model
Correct2
Psychoanalytical model
3
Psychobiological model
4
Social-interpersonal model
The psychoanalytical model studies the unconscious and uses the strategies of hypnosis,
dream interpretation, and free association to encourage the release of repressed feelings.
The behaviorist model holds that the self and mental symptoms are learned behaviors that
persist because they are consciously rewarding to the individual; this model deals with
behaviors on a conscious level of awareness. The psychobiological model views emotional
and behavioral disturbances as stemming from a physical disease; abnormal behavior is
directly attributed to a disease process. This model deals with behaviors on a conscious
level of awareness. The social-interpersonal model affirms that crucial social processes are
involved in the development and resolution of disturbed behavior; this model deals with
behavior on a conscious level of awareness.
A depressed client has been taking Paroxetine (Paxil) 20 mg by
mouth once a day for 4 weeks. The practitioner concludes that there
is no clinical improvement in the client's condition and increases the
daily dose to 30 mg. The medication is supplied in an oral
suspension of 10 mg/5 mL. How many milliliters of Paxil solution
should the nurse instruct the client to take? Record your answer
using a whole number. __________ mL
, Solve the problem with the use of ratio and proportion:
Desired 30 mg :: x mL
Have 10 mg 5 mL
10 x = 30 x 5
x = 150 ÷ 10
x = 15 mL
Test-Taking Tip: Do not fret over any one question for too long. If you are having trouble,
skip the question and go back to it when you have finished answering the other questions.
A parent of a 13-year-old adolescent with recently diagnosed Hodgkin disease tells a
nurse, "I don't want her to know about the diagnosis." How should the nurse
respond?
1
"It's best for your child to know the diagnosis."
2
"Did you know that the cure rate for Hodgkin disease is high?"
3
"Would you like someone with Hodgkin disease to talk with you?"
Correct4
"Let's talk about how you're feeling about your child's diagnosis."
Initiating a conversation about the client's feelings does not prejudge the parent; it
encourages communication. Stating that it is best for the child to know the diagnosis
disregards the parent's feelings and cuts off further communication. Asking the client about
the cure rate may stop communication and does not recognize the parent's concerns.
Offering to have someone with Hodgkin disease speak to the client is premature and does
not recognize the parent's concerns.
A client who is to undergo dilation and curettage, and conization of the cervix for
cancer appears tense and anxious. What is the best approach for the nurse to
support the client emotionally?
1
Explaining that these procedures are considered minor surgery
Correct2
Asking whether something is troubling the client and whether she'd like to talk about it
3
Stating that the procedures are routine and asking what the client is really worried about
4
Explaining that everybody is fearful before the surgery even though there is little reason to
worry
