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Updated 2025 test bank for the Adult Health 2
HESI Exam, featuring accurate and
comprehensive questions with verified answers
based on current nursing practices and HESI
standards.
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. -
.....ANSWER ...✔✔ A
An adolescent male receives a prescription for an
antidepressant drug because he is exhibiting a
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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. - .....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 - .....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.
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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.) -
.....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. - .....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).
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d. Magnesium (Milk of Magnesia). - .....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.
C. Ignore the nonverbal behavior and focus on the
client's verbal messages.
D. Integrate the verbal and nonverbal messages and
interpret them as one. - .....ANSWER ...✔✔ A
A male client approaches the RN with an angry
expression on his face and raises his voice, saying "My
roommate is the most selfish, self-centered, angry person
I have ever met. If he loses his temper one more time
with me, I am going to punch him out!" The RN
recognizes that the client is using which defense
mechanism?
A. Denial.
B. Projection.
Updated 2025 test bank for the Adult Health 2
HESI Exam, featuring accurate and
comprehensive questions with verified answers
based on current nursing practices and HESI
standards.
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. -
.....ANSWER ...✔✔ A
An adolescent male receives a prescription for an
antidepressant drug because he is exhibiting a
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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. - .....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 - .....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.
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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.) -
.....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. - .....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).
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d. Magnesium (Milk of Magnesia). - .....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.
C. Ignore the nonverbal behavior and focus on the
client's verbal messages.
D. Integrate the verbal and nonverbal messages and
interpret them as one. - .....ANSWER ...✔✔ A
A male client approaches the RN with an angry
expression on his face and raises his voice, saying "My
roommate is the most selfish, self-centered, angry person
I have ever met. If he loses his temper one more time
with me, I am going to punch him out!" The RN
recognizes that the client is using which defense
mechanism?
A. Denial.
B. Projection.
