HESI MENTAL HEALTH ACTUAL
EXAM COMPLETE 300 QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
WITH RATIONALES| LATEST 2024-
2025 // ALREADY GRADED A+
While interviewing a client, the nurse takes notes to assist
with accurate documentation later. Which statement is most
accurate regarding note-taking during an interview?
A. The nurse' ability to directly observe the client's nonverbal
communication is limited
with note taking.
B. Taking notes during an interview is a legal obligation of the
examining nurse.
C. The client's comfort level is increased when the nurse
breaks eye contact to take note to take note.
,D. The interview process is enhanced with note taking and
allows the client speak at normal pace. - CORRECT
ANSWER-A
An adolescent male receives a prescription for an
antidepressant drug because he is exhibiting a depressed
affect. While the client is taking the antidepressant, which
comparison of the client's behavior before and after taking
the drug is most important for the nurse to obtain?
A. His appetite.
B. The emotional quality of his attitude
C. His level of activity.
D. The interactions he has with others. - CORRECT
ANSWER-B
A nurse is providing education about strategies for a safety
plan for a female client who is a victim of intimate partner
violence. Which strategies should be included in the safety
plan? Select all that apply.
A. Purchase a gun to use for protection
B. Establish a code with family and friends to signify violence.
,C. Plan an escape route to use if the abuser blocks the main
exit.
D. Have a bag ready that has extra clothes for self and
children - CORRECT ANSWER-B C D
While sitting in the dayroom of the mental health unit, a male
adolescent avoids eye contact, looks at the floor, and talks
softly when interacting verbally with the nurse. The two trade
places, and the nurse demonstrate the client's behavior. What
is the main goal of this therapeutic techniques?
A. Discuss the client's feeling when he responds.
B. Allow the client to identify the way he interacts.
C. Initiate a non-threatening conversation with the client.
D. Dialog about the ineffectiveness of his interactions.) -
CORRECT ANSWER-B
A client with depression remains in bed most of the day, and
declines activities. Which nursing problem has the greatest
priority for this client?
A. Loss of interest in diversional activity.
B. Social isolation.
, C. Refusal to address nutritional needs.
D. Low self-esteem. - CORRECT ANSWER-C
The RN is preparing medications for a client with bipolar
disorder and notices that the client discontinued
antipsychotic medication for several days. Which medication
should also be discontinued?
a. Lithium. (Lithotabs)
b. Benzotropine (Cogentin).
c. Alprazolam (Xanax).
d. Magnesium (Milk of Magnesia). - CORRECT ANSWER-B
A female client requests that her husband be allowed to stay
in the room during the admission assessment. When
interviewing the client, the RN notes a discrepancy between
the client's verbal and nonverbal communication. What action
does the RN take?
A. Pay close attention and document the nonverbal messages.
B. Ask the client's husband to interpret the discrepancy.
EXAM COMPLETE 300 QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
WITH RATIONALES| LATEST 2024-
2025 // ALREADY GRADED A+
While interviewing a client, the nurse takes notes to assist
with accurate documentation later. Which statement is most
accurate regarding note-taking during an interview?
A. The nurse' ability to directly observe the client's nonverbal
communication is limited
with note taking.
B. Taking notes during an interview is a legal obligation of the
examining nurse.
C. The client's comfort level is increased when the nurse
breaks eye contact to take note to take note.
,D. The interview process is enhanced with note taking and
allows the client speak at normal pace. - CORRECT
ANSWER-A
An adolescent male receives a prescription for an
antidepressant drug because he is exhibiting a depressed
affect. While the client is taking the antidepressant, which
comparison of the client's behavior before and after taking
the drug is most important for the nurse to obtain?
A. His appetite.
B. The emotional quality of his attitude
C. His level of activity.
D. The interactions he has with others. - CORRECT
ANSWER-B
A nurse is providing education about strategies for a safety
plan for a female client who is a victim of intimate partner
violence. Which strategies should be included in the safety
plan? Select all that apply.
A. Purchase a gun to use for protection
B. Establish a code with family and friends to signify violence.
,C. Plan an escape route to use if the abuser blocks the main
exit.
D. Have a bag ready that has extra clothes for self and
children - CORRECT ANSWER-B C D
While sitting in the dayroom of the mental health unit, a male
adolescent avoids eye contact, looks at the floor, and talks
softly when interacting verbally with the nurse. The two trade
places, and the nurse demonstrate the client's behavior. What
is the main goal of this therapeutic techniques?
A. Discuss the client's feeling when he responds.
B. Allow the client to identify the way he interacts.
C. Initiate a non-threatening conversation with the client.
D. Dialog about the ineffectiveness of his interactions.) -
CORRECT ANSWER-B
A client with depression remains in bed most of the day, and
declines activities. Which nursing problem has the greatest
priority for this client?
A. Loss of interest in diversional activity.
B. Social isolation.
, C. Refusal to address nutritional needs.
D. Low self-esteem. - CORRECT ANSWER-C
The RN is preparing medications for a client with bipolar
disorder and notices that the client discontinued
antipsychotic medication for several days. Which medication
should also be discontinued?
a. Lithium. (Lithotabs)
b. Benzotropine (Cogentin).
c. Alprazolam (Xanax).
d. Magnesium (Milk of Magnesia). - CORRECT ANSWER-B
A female client requests that her husband be allowed to stay
in the room during the admission assessment. When
interviewing the client, the RN notes a discrepancy between
the client's verbal and nonverbal communication. What action
does the RN take?
A. Pay close attention and document the nonverbal messages.
B. Ask the client's husband to interpret the discrepancy.
