HESI MENTAL HEALTH RN QUESTIONS BANK TEST BANK EXAM WITH 300 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) ALREADY GRADED A+
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HESI MENTAL HEALTH RN
HESI MENTAL HEALTH RN QUESTIONS BANK TEST
BANK EXAM WITH 300 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) ALREADY GRADED
A+
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...
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? - ANSWER-Observe the client for further narcotic effects.
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? - ANSWER-Advise the client that
assignments are not based on the client's request.
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?
- ANSWER-Withhold the medication until the dosage can be
confirmed.
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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? - ANSWER-"It's important to be out of you room
and talking to others."
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? - ANSWER-Place in a side lying position
with head of bed elevated.
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? -
ANSWER-Potassium level of 2.9 mEq/dl.
The Rn is planning client teaching for a 35-year-old client with
alcoholic cirrhosis. Which self-care measure should the RN
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emphasize for the client's recovery? - ANSWER-A. Alcohol
abstinence.
A teenager has lost 20 pounds in the last three months is admitted
to the hospital with hypotension and tachycardia. The client reports
irregular menses and hair loss. Which intervention is most
important for the RN to include in the clients plan of care? -
ANSWER-Initiate caloric and nutritional therapy.
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? - ANSWER-The RN's
ability to directly observe the client's non-verbal communication is
limited with note taking
A client is receiving substitution therapy during withdrawal from
benzodiazepines. Which expected outcome statement has the
highest priority when planning nursing care? - ANSWER-CNS
stimulation will be reduced.
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A client who is being treated with lithium carbonate for manic
depression begins to develop diarrhea, vomiting, and drowsiness.
What action should the nurse take? - ANSWER-Prior to giving the
next dose, notify the physician of the symptoms.
While caring for an older client, the RN observes multiple bruises
in
Over the client's legs, arms, back, and gluteal areas. When the
client
Contact, the RN suspects elder abuse. What action should the RN
take? - ANSWER-Measure and document size, shape and color of
the bruised areas.
The RN is performing intake interviews at a psychiatric clinic. A
female client with a known history of drug abuse reports that she
had a heart attack four years ago. Use of which substance places
the client at highest risk for myocardial infarction? - ANSWER-
Methamphetamine
After receiving treatment for anorexia, a student asks the school
RN for permission to work in the school cafeteria as part of the
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