HESI MENTAL HEALTH LATEST 2026-2027 ACTUAL
EXAM COMPLETE 350 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES|ALREADY
GRADED A+ Community College of Rhode Island
NURS 10120
Narcan was administered to an adult client following a suicide
attempt with an overdose of hydrocodone bitartrate (Vicodin).
Within 15 minutes, the
client is alert and oriented. In planning nursing care, which
intervention has the highest priority at this time?
A. Encourage the client to increase fluid intake.
B. Obtain the client's serum Vicodin level.
C. Observe the client for further narcotic effects.
D. Determine the client's reason for attempting suicide.
C
,Following surgery, a male client with antisocial personality disorder
frequently requests that a specific RN be assigned to is care and is
belligerent when another RN is assigned. What action should the
charge RN implement?
A. Reassure the client that his request will be met whenever possible.
B. Advise the client that assignments are not based on the client's
request.
C. Ask the client to explain why he constantly requests the RN.
D. Encourage the client to verbalize his feelings about the RN.
B
,When preparing to administer a prescribed medication to a
homeless male at a community clinic, the client tells the RN that he
usually takes a different dosage. What action should the RN take?
A. Tell him to take the medication then verify the dosage at
the next healthcare team meeting.
B. Withhold the medication until the dosage can be confirmed.
C. Inform him that he may refuse the medication and document
whether or not he takes it.
D. Explain to the client that the dosage has been changed.
B
The nurse orients a female client with depression to the new
room on the mental health unit. The client states "It seems strange
that I don't have a T.V in my room." Which statement would be
best for the RN to provide?
A. "You can watch T.V as much as you want outside of your room."
B. "Sometimes clients feel like the T.V is sending them messages."
C. "It's important to be out of you room and talking to others."
D. "Watching T.V is a passive activity and we want you to be active."
C
, A client admitted with a closed head injury after a fall has a
blood alcohol level of 0.28 (28%) and is difficult to arouse. Which
intervention during the first 6 hours following admission should
the RN identify as the priority?
A. Give lorazepam (Ativan) PRN for signs of withdrawal.
B. Administer disulfiram (Antabuse) immediately.
C. Place in a side lying position with head of bed elevated.
D. Provide thiamine and folate supplements as prescribed.
C
The RN is completing the admission assessment of an
underweight adolescent who is admitted to a psychiatric unit
with a diagnosis of depression. Which finding requires
notification to the HCP?
A. Potassium level of 2.9 mEq/dl.
B. Blood pressure of 110/70 mmHg.
C. WBCof10,000mm^3.
D. Body mass index of 21.
A
EXAM COMPLETE 350 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES|ALREADY
GRADED A+ Community College of Rhode Island
NURS 10120
Narcan was administered to an adult client following a suicide
attempt with an overdose of hydrocodone bitartrate (Vicodin).
Within 15 minutes, the
client is alert and oriented. In planning nursing care, which
intervention has the highest priority at this time?
A. Encourage the client to increase fluid intake.
B. Obtain the client's serum Vicodin level.
C. Observe the client for further narcotic effects.
D. Determine the client's reason for attempting suicide.
C
,Following surgery, a male client with antisocial personality disorder
frequently requests that a specific RN be assigned to is care and is
belligerent when another RN is assigned. What action should the
charge RN implement?
A. Reassure the client that his request will be met whenever possible.
B. Advise the client that assignments are not based on the client's
request.
C. Ask the client to explain why he constantly requests the RN.
D. Encourage the client to verbalize his feelings about the RN.
B
,When preparing to administer a prescribed medication to a
homeless male at a community clinic, the client tells the RN that he
usually takes a different dosage. What action should the RN take?
A. Tell him to take the medication then verify the dosage at
the next healthcare team meeting.
B. Withhold the medication until the dosage can be confirmed.
C. Inform him that he may refuse the medication and document
whether or not he takes it.
D. Explain to the client that the dosage has been changed.
B
The nurse orients a female client with depression to the new
room on the mental health unit. The client states "It seems strange
that I don't have a T.V in my room." Which statement would be
best for the RN to provide?
A. "You can watch T.V as much as you want outside of your room."
B. "Sometimes clients feel like the T.V is sending them messages."
C. "It's important to be out of you room and talking to others."
D. "Watching T.V is a passive activity and we want you to be active."
C
, A client admitted with a closed head injury after a fall has a
blood alcohol level of 0.28 (28%) and is difficult to arouse. Which
intervention during the first 6 hours following admission should
the RN identify as the priority?
A. Give lorazepam (Ativan) PRN for signs of withdrawal.
B. Administer disulfiram (Antabuse) immediately.
C. Place in a side lying position with head of bed elevated.
D. Provide thiamine and folate supplements as prescribed.
C
The RN is completing the admission assessment of an
underweight adolescent who is admitted to a psychiatric unit
with a diagnosis of depression. Which finding requires
notification to the HCP?
A. Potassium level of 2.9 mEq/dl.
B. Blood pressure of 110/70 mmHg.
C. WBCof10,000mm^3.
D. Body mass index of 21.
A
