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HESI MENTAL HEALTH EXAM/MENTAL
HEALTH HESI EXIT EXAM TEST BANK
LATEST QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS
Which characteristic is commonly associated with adolescent depression? (Select
all that apply.)
A. Exercising daily
B. Having suicidal ideation
C. Exhibiting tearfulness
D. Having poor muscle tone
E. Avoiding previously enjoyed activities and relationships - correct-answer-B.
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Having suicidal ideation
C. Exhibiting tearfulness
E. Avoiding previously enjoyed activities and relationships
Which term describes the behavior of a 15-year-old who plans to go to a
nightclub without informing his or her parents but is afraid of being caught?
A. Seriation
B. Invulnerability
C. Personal fable
D. Imaginary audience - correct-answer-B. Invulnerability
Seriation is the ability to mentally classify objects according to their quantitative
dimensions. Personal fable is when adolescents think that their thoughts and
feelings are unique. Adolescents have a belief that an imaginary audience
constantly scrutinizes their actions.
How do adolescents establish health identity during psychosocial development?
(Select all that apply.)
A. By evaluating their own health with a feeling of well-being
B. By fostering their independence within a balanced family structure
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C. By building close peer relationships to achieve acceptance in the society
D. By achieving marked physical changes with masculine and feminine behaviors
E. By having the ability to function normally in the absence of any disease or
infirmity - correct-answer-A. By evaluating their own health with a feeling of
wellbeing
E. By having the ability to function normally in the absence of any disease or
infirmity
Adolescents establish health identity by evaluating their own health with a feeling
of well-being. They also establish health identity by being able to function
normally in the absence of any disease or infirmity. An individual establishes
family identity by fostering his or her independence within balanced family
structure. By building close peer relationships, an adolescent establishes a group
identity. The sound and healthy growth of adolescents, characterized by marked
physical changes, helps build sexual identity.
Which statement describes stage 4 of Kohlberg's theory? (Select all that apply.)
A. The child recognizes that there is more than one right view
B. The child shows respect for authority and maintains the social order.
C. Adolescents choose to avoid a party where they know beer will be served
D. The individual wants to win approval and maintain the expectations of one's
immediate group
E. The child's response to a moral dilemma is in terms of absolute obedience to
authority and rules - correct-answer-B. The child shows respect for authority
and maintains the social order.
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C. Adolescents choose to avoid a party where they know beer will be served
According to stage 4 of Kohlberg's theory, adolescents show respect for authority
and maintain the social order. They choose not to attend a party where beer will
be served because they know this is wrong. During stage 2, the child recognizes
that there is more than one right view. Stage 3 states that an individual wants to
win approval and maintain the expectations of one's immediate group. During
stage 1, the child's response to a normal dilemma is in terms of absolute
obedience to authority and rules
Which identity may fail to develop is an adolescent lacks physical evidence of
maturity?
A. Sexual
B. Group
C. Family
D. Health - correct-answer-A. Sexual
Which estimated percentage of adolescents have used alcohol by the end of their
high school years? - correct-answer-85%
Which goal is appropriate when treating anorexia nervosa? (Select all that apply)
HESI MENTAL HEALTH EXAM/MENTAL
HEALTH HESI EXIT EXAM TEST BANK
LATEST QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS
Which characteristic is commonly associated with adolescent depression? (Select
all that apply.)
A. Exercising daily
B. Having suicidal ideation
C. Exhibiting tearfulness
D. Having poor muscle tone
E. Avoiding previously enjoyed activities and relationships - correct-answer-B.
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Having suicidal ideation
C. Exhibiting tearfulness
E. Avoiding previously enjoyed activities and relationships
Which term describes the behavior of a 15-year-old who plans to go to a
nightclub without informing his or her parents but is afraid of being caught?
A. Seriation
B. Invulnerability
C. Personal fable
D. Imaginary audience - correct-answer-B. Invulnerability
Seriation is the ability to mentally classify objects according to their quantitative
dimensions. Personal fable is when adolescents think that their thoughts and
feelings are unique. Adolescents have a belief that an imaginary audience
constantly scrutinizes their actions.
How do adolescents establish health identity during psychosocial development?
(Select all that apply.)
A. By evaluating their own health with a feeling of well-being
B. By fostering their independence within a balanced family structure
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C. By building close peer relationships to achieve acceptance in the society
D. By achieving marked physical changes with masculine and feminine behaviors
E. By having the ability to function normally in the absence of any disease or
infirmity - correct-answer-A. By evaluating their own health with a feeling of
wellbeing
E. By having the ability to function normally in the absence of any disease or
infirmity
Adolescents establish health identity by evaluating their own health with a feeling
of well-being. They also establish health identity by being able to function
normally in the absence of any disease or infirmity. An individual establishes
family identity by fostering his or her independence within balanced family
structure. By building close peer relationships, an adolescent establishes a group
identity. The sound and healthy growth of adolescents, characterized by marked
physical changes, helps build sexual identity.
Which statement describes stage 4 of Kohlberg's theory? (Select all that apply.)
A. The child recognizes that there is more than one right view
B. The child shows respect for authority and maintains the social order.
C. Adolescents choose to avoid a party where they know beer will be served
D. The individual wants to win approval and maintain the expectations of one's
immediate group
E. The child's response to a moral dilemma is in terms of absolute obedience to
authority and rules - correct-answer-B. The child shows respect for authority
and maintains the social order.
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C. Adolescents choose to avoid a party where they know beer will be served
According to stage 4 of Kohlberg's theory, adolescents show respect for authority
and maintain the social order. They choose not to attend a party where beer will
be served because they know this is wrong. During stage 2, the child recognizes
that there is more than one right view. Stage 3 states that an individual wants to
win approval and maintain the expectations of one's immediate group. During
stage 1, the child's response to a normal dilemma is in terms of absolute
obedience to authority and rules
Which identity may fail to develop is an adolescent lacks physical evidence of
maturity?
A. Sexual
B. Group
C. Family
D. Health - correct-answer-A. Sexual
Which estimated percentage of adolescents have used alcohol by the end of their
high school years? - correct-answer-85%
Which goal is appropriate when treating anorexia nervosa? (Select all that apply)
