HESI PN MENTAL HEALTH PROCTORED EXAM
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1. A nurse manager is discussing the care of a client who has a personality
disorder with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following statements
by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the teaching?
C. “I should practice limit‐setting to help prevent client manipulation.”
2. A nurse is caring for a client who has avoidant personality disorder. Which
of the following statements is expected from a client who has this type of
personality disorder? A. “I’m scared that you’re going to leave me.” Clients
who have avoidant personality disorder often have a fear of abandonment.
this type of statement is expected.
3. A nurse is caring for a client who has borderline personality disorder.
the client says, “The nurse on the evening shift is always nice! You are the
meanest nurse ever!” the nurse should recognize the client’s statement as an
example of which of the following defense mechanisms?
B. splitting occurs when a person is unable to see both positive and negative
qualities at the same time. The client who has borderline personality disorder
tends to see a person as all bad one time and all good another time.
4. A nurse is assisting with a court‐ordered evaluation of a client who has
antisocial personality disorder. Which of the following findings should the
nurse expect? (select all that apply.)
C. attempts to convince other clients to give him their belongings. Exploitation and
manipulation of others is an expected finding of antisocial personality disorder.
, E. Blames others for his past and current problems. Failure to accept
personal responsibility is an expected finding of clients who have antisocial
personality disorder.
5. A charge nurse is preparing a staff education session on personality
disorders. Which of the following personality characteristics associated
with all of the personality disorders should the charge nurse include in the
teaching? (select all that apply.)
A. Difficulty in getting along with other members of a group
C. Display of defense mechanisms when routines are changed. Maladaptive
response to stress is a personality characteristic that can be seen with all
personality disorder types. E. Difficulty understanding why it is
inappropriate to have a personal relationship with staff. Difficulty
understanding personal boundaries is a personality characteristic that can be
seen with all personality disorder types.
6.A nurse is caring for a client who has early stage Alzheimer’s disease and a
new prescription for donepezil. the nurse should include which of the following
statements when teaching the client about the medication?
B. “You can expect the progression of cognitive decline to slow with donepezil.”
7.A nurse in a long‐term care facility is caring for a client who has major
neurocognitive disorder and attempts to wander out of the building. the client
states, “I have to get home.” Which of the following statements should the
nurse make?
D. “I am your nurse. Let’s walk together to your room.”
8.A home health nurse is making a visit to a client who has Alzheimer’s disease
to assess the home for safety. Which of the following suggestions should the
nurse make to decrease the client’s risk for injury?
, A. Install childproof door locks.
D. Place the client’s mattress on the floor.
E. install light fixtures above stairs. Stairs should have adequate lighting
to reduce the risk for falls.
9.A nurse is making a home visit to a client who is in the late stage of Alzheimer’s
disease. The client’s partner, who is the primary caregiver, wishes to discuss
concerns about the client’s nutrition and the stress of providing care. Which of
the following actions should the nurse take?
A. Provide information on resources for respite care. Providing information
on resources for respite care is an appropriate action to provide the
client’s partner with a break from caregiving responsibilities.
10.A nurse is performing an admission assessment for a client who has delirium
related to an acute urinary tract infection. Which of the following findings
should the nurse expect? (select all that apply.)
B. Family report of personality changes. the client who has delirium can
experience rapid personality changes.
C. Hallucinations. the client who has delirium can have perceptual disturbances, such a
hallucinations and illusions.
D. Restlessness. the client who has delirium commonly exhibits
restlessness and agitation.
11A nurse is planning a staff education program on substance use in older
adults. Which of the following is appropriate for the nurse to include in the
presentation?
C. older adults are at an increased risk for substance use following retirement.
12A nurse is assessing a client who has alcohol use disorder and is experiencing
withdrawal. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? (Select
all that apply.)
b. Fine tremors of both
hands d. vomiting
38 Latest Exam Sets
3700 Plus Question With Correct Answers
Complete Updated Document For Exam Preparation
HESI
Test Preparation
New 2023 Edition
, HESI PN MENTAL HEALTH PROCTORED EXAM
VERSION 1
1. A nurse manager is discussing the care of a client who has a personality
disorder with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following statements
by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the teaching?
C. “I should practice limit‐setting to help prevent client manipulation.”
2. A nurse is caring for a client who has avoidant personality disorder. Which
of the following statements is expected from a client who has this type of
personality disorder? A. “I’m scared that you’re going to leave me.” Clients
who have avoidant personality disorder often have a fear of abandonment.
this type of statement is expected.
3. A nurse is caring for a client who has borderline personality disorder.
the client says, “The nurse on the evening shift is always nice! You are the
meanest nurse ever!” the nurse should recognize the client’s statement as an
example of which of the following defense mechanisms?
B. splitting occurs when a person is unable to see both positive and negative
qualities at the same time. The client who has borderline personality disorder
tends to see a person as all bad one time and all good another time.
4. A nurse is assisting with a court‐ordered evaluation of a client who has
antisocial personality disorder. Which of the following findings should the
nurse expect? (select all that apply.)
C. attempts to convince other clients to give him their belongings. Exploitation and
manipulation of others is an expected finding of antisocial personality disorder.
, E. Blames others for his past and current problems. Failure to accept
personal responsibility is an expected finding of clients who have antisocial
personality disorder.
5. A charge nurse is preparing a staff education session on personality
disorders. Which of the following personality characteristics associated
with all of the personality disorders should the charge nurse include in the
teaching? (select all that apply.)
A. Difficulty in getting along with other members of a group
C. Display of defense mechanisms when routines are changed. Maladaptive
response to stress is a personality characteristic that can be seen with all
personality disorder types. E. Difficulty understanding why it is
inappropriate to have a personal relationship with staff. Difficulty
understanding personal boundaries is a personality characteristic that can be
seen with all personality disorder types.
6.A nurse is caring for a client who has early stage Alzheimer’s disease and a
new prescription for donepezil. the nurse should include which of the following
statements when teaching the client about the medication?
B. “You can expect the progression of cognitive decline to slow with donepezil.”
7.A nurse in a long‐term care facility is caring for a client who has major
neurocognitive disorder and attempts to wander out of the building. the client
states, “I have to get home.” Which of the following statements should the
nurse make?
D. “I am your nurse. Let’s walk together to your room.”
8.A home health nurse is making a visit to a client who has Alzheimer’s disease
to assess the home for safety. Which of the following suggestions should the
nurse make to decrease the client’s risk for injury?
, A. Install childproof door locks.
D. Place the client’s mattress on the floor.
E. install light fixtures above stairs. Stairs should have adequate lighting
to reduce the risk for falls.
9.A nurse is making a home visit to a client who is in the late stage of Alzheimer’s
disease. The client’s partner, who is the primary caregiver, wishes to discuss
concerns about the client’s nutrition and the stress of providing care. Which of
the following actions should the nurse take?
A. Provide information on resources for respite care. Providing information
on resources for respite care is an appropriate action to provide the
client’s partner with a break from caregiving responsibilities.
10.A nurse is performing an admission assessment for a client who has delirium
related to an acute urinary tract infection. Which of the following findings
should the nurse expect? (select all that apply.)
B. Family report of personality changes. the client who has delirium can
experience rapid personality changes.
C. Hallucinations. the client who has delirium can have perceptual disturbances, such a
hallucinations and illusions.
D. Restlessness. the client who has delirium commonly exhibits
restlessness and agitation.
11A nurse is planning a staff education program on substance use in older
adults. Which of the following is appropriate for the nurse to include in the
presentation?
C. older adults are at an increased risk for substance use following retirement.
12A nurse is assessing a client who has alcohol use disorder and is experiencing
withdrawal. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? (Select
all that apply.)
b. Fine tremors of both
hands d. vomiting
