HESI Mental Health Exam Q & A
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During an annual physical by the occupational nurse working in a corporate
clinic, a male employee tells the nurse that is high-stress job is causing trouble in
his personal life. He further explains that he often gets so angry while driving to
and from work that he has considered “getting even” with other drivers. How
should the nurse respond?
• “Anger is contagious and could result in major confrontation.”
• “Try not to let your anger cause you to act impulsively.”
• “Expressing your anger to a stranger could result in an
unsafe situation.”
• “It sounds as if there are many situations that make you feel angry.”
A client who has agoraphobia (a fear of crowds) is beginning desensitization with
the therapist, and the RN is reinforcing the process. Which intervention has the
highest priority for this client’s plan of care?
A. Encourage substitution of positive thoughts and negative ones. B.
Establish trust by providing a calm, safe environment.
C. Progressively expose the client to larger crowds.
D. Encourage deep breathing when anxiety escalates in a crowd.
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male client with modern depression?
, • Ask the client what his long term goals are.
• Discuss the challenges of his medical condition.
• Include the client in determining treatment
protocol. D. Encourage the client to engage in
recreational therapy.
E. Provide opportunities for the client to discuss his concerns.
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During an annual physical by the occupational nurse working in a corporate
clinic, a male employee tells the nurse that is high-stress job is causing trouble in
his personal life. He further explains that he often gets so angry while driving to
and from work that he has considered “getting even” with other drivers. How
should the nurse respond?
• “Anger is contagious and could result in major confrontation.”
• “Try not to let your anger cause you to act impulsively.”
• “Expressing your anger to a stranger could result in an
unsafe situation.”
• “It sounds as if there are many situations that make you feel angry.”
A client who has agoraphobia (a fear of crowds) is beginning desensitization with
the therapist, and the RN is reinforcing the process. Which intervention has the
highest priority for this client’s plan of care?
A. Encourage substitution of positive thoughts and negative ones. B.
Establish trust by providing a calm, safe environment.
C. Progressively expose the client to larger crowds.
D. Encourage deep breathing when anxiety escalates in a crowd.
This study soWurcehwiacs
dhownnlouadredsbiyn1g000a00c84t39io246n16sfroamrCeourlsiekHeerol.ycomtoon 0h5-1e9-
l2p022p17r:5o3:m28 GoMtTe-05t:h00e self-esteem of a
male client with modern depression?
, • Ask the client what his long term goals are.
• Discuss the challenges of his medical condition.
• Include the client in determining treatment
protocol. D. Encourage the client to engage in
recreational therapy.
E. Provide opportunities for the client to discuss his concerns.
