HESI EXIT MENTAL HEALTH NURSING VERSION 1 ACTUAL EXAM
2025|167 QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ACCURATE SOLUTIONS
1. After an upsetting divorce, a client who threatens to commit suicide
with a handgun is involuntarily admitted to the psychiatric unit with
major
depression. What nursing action takes highest priority for the client?
providing a safe environment
consulting a spiritual
leader promoting
communication
evaluating coping
2. What is the primary characteristic of a client who has been admitted
to a mental health facility voluntarily?
A lack of insight into their condition
A desire for help and participation in treatment
Aggressive behavior towards
staff Fear of treatment measures
3. What is a key intervention for a client experiencing
command hallucinations according to mental health
nursing practices?
, Encouraging the client to avoid all social interactions.
Instructing the client to call their therapist when hallucinations
occur.
Reassuring the client that hallucinations will not happen
again. Advising the client to ignore the hallucinations
completely.
4. Which of the following is not a therapeutic communication technique?
Giving approval or disapproval
Offering self
, Open-ended
questions Using
silence
5. A nurse is working with a client who has a history of
substance dependence and experiences anxiety during
withdrawal. Which
intervention would be most appropriate to help the client manage their
anxiety effectively?
Encouraging the client to engage in physical exercise to reduce
anxiety.
Suggesting the client avoid discussing their feelings with others.
Instructing the client to take their medications only when they
feel anxious.
Advising the client to isolate themselves until they feel better.
6. The phase of the nurse patient relationship that may be the most
difficult for the patient because of anxieties may reappear and
feelings of past losses are triggered is the:
Working
phase
Preinteraction
Orientation
Termination
, 7. The client states, "I get into trouble because I respond violently
without thinking. That usually gets me into a mess." Which nursing
reply would be most therapeutic to address this client's problem?
"Everybody loses their temper. It's good that you know that about
yourself."
"I'll bet you have some interesting stories to share about
overreacting."
"Let's explore methods to help you stop and think before
taking action."
2025|167 QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ACCURATE SOLUTIONS
1. After an upsetting divorce, a client who threatens to commit suicide
with a handgun is involuntarily admitted to the psychiatric unit with
major
depression. What nursing action takes highest priority for the client?
providing a safe environment
consulting a spiritual
leader promoting
communication
evaluating coping
2. What is the primary characteristic of a client who has been admitted
to a mental health facility voluntarily?
A lack of insight into their condition
A desire for help and participation in treatment
Aggressive behavior towards
staff Fear of treatment measures
3. What is a key intervention for a client experiencing
command hallucinations according to mental health
nursing practices?
, Encouraging the client to avoid all social interactions.
Instructing the client to call their therapist when hallucinations
occur.
Reassuring the client that hallucinations will not happen
again. Advising the client to ignore the hallucinations
completely.
4. Which of the following is not a therapeutic communication technique?
Giving approval or disapproval
Offering self
, Open-ended
questions Using
silence
5. A nurse is working with a client who has a history of
substance dependence and experiences anxiety during
withdrawal. Which
intervention would be most appropriate to help the client manage their
anxiety effectively?
Encouraging the client to engage in physical exercise to reduce
anxiety.
Suggesting the client avoid discussing their feelings with others.
Instructing the client to take their medications only when they
feel anxious.
Advising the client to isolate themselves until they feel better.
6. The phase of the nurse patient relationship that may be the most
difficult for the patient because of anxieties may reappear and
feelings of past losses are triggered is the:
Working
phase
Preinteraction
Orientation
Termination
, 7. The client states, "I get into trouble because I respond violently
without thinking. That usually gets me into a mess." Which nursing
reply would be most therapeutic to address this client's problem?
"Everybody loses their temper. It's good that you know that about
yourself."
"I'll bet you have some interesting stories to share about
overreacting."
"Let's explore methods to help you stop and think before
taking action."
