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HESI PSYCH MENTAL HEALTH
HESI PSYCH MENTAL HEALTH 5 LATEST VERSIONS (V1,V2,V3,V4 AND V5 ) COMPLETE EACH VERSION CONTAINS 150 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES|ALREADY GRADED A+
HESI PSYCH MENTAL HEALTH 5 LATEST
VERSIONS (V1,V2,V3,V4 AND V5 ) COMPLETE
EACH VERSION CONTAINS 150 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH
RATIONALES|ALREADY GRADED A+
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ANSWER B
The nurse should answer the client's question with factual information and
explain that schizophrenia is a chemical imbalance in the brain (B)
(A) is a therapeutic response but does not answer the question, and may be an
appropriate response after the nurse answers the question asked Although (C)
is likely true to some degree, it is also true that some clients continue to have
disorganized thinking even with antipsychotic medications- Referring the
spouse to the psychologist (D) is avoiding the issue; the nurse can and should
answer the question
Give this one a try later!
, A 35-year-old male client who has been hospitalized for two weeks for chronic
paranoia continues to state that someone is trying to steal his clothing- Which action
should the nurse implement?
1 A- Encourage the client to actively participate in assigned activities on the unit
B- Place a lock on the client's closet
C- Ignore the client's paranoid ideation to extinguish these behaviors
D- Explain to the client that his suspicions are false
The wife of a male client recently diagnosed with schizophrenia asks the nurse, 'What
exactly is schizophrenia? Is my husband all right?" Which response is best for the nurse
to provide to this family member?
A- It sounds like you're worried about your husband- Let's sit down and talk
B- It is a chemical imbalance in the brain that causes disorganized thinking
C- Your husband will be just fine if he takes his medications regularly
D- I think you should talk to your husband's psychologist about this question
An elderly female client with advanced dementia is admitted to the hospital with a
fractured hip. The client repeatedly tells the staff, "Take me home. I want my Mommy."
Which response is best for the nurse to provide?
3
a. Orient the client to the time, place, and person.
b. Tell the client that the nurse is there and will help her.
c. Remind the client that her mother is no longer living.
d. Explain the seriousness of her injury and need for hospitalization.
The nurse is assessing a client's intelligence- Which factor should the nurse remember
during this part of the mental status exam?
A- Acute psychiatric illnesses impair intelligence-
4
B- Intelligence is influenced by social and cultural beliefs-
C- Poor concentration skills suggests limited intelligence-
D- The inability to think abstractly indicates limited intelligence-
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A 35-year-old male client ANSWER A
who has been hospitalized Diverting the client's attention from paranoid ideation
for two weeks for chronic and encouraging him to complete assignments can be
paranoia continues to state helpful in assisting him to develop a positive self-image
that someone is trying to (A)- The clients problem is not security, and (B) actually
steal his clothing- Which supports his paranoid ideation- (C) is not correct
action should the nurse because ignoring the client's symptoms may lower his
implement? self-esteem- The nurse should not argue with the client
A- Encourage the client to about his delusions (D), and should not try to reason with
actively participate in the client regarding his paranoid ideation
assigned activities on the
unit
B- Place a lock on the
client's closet
C- Ignore the client's
paranoid ideation to
extinguish these behaviors
D- Explain to the client that
his suspicions are false
, A male client with mental ANSWER B
illness and substance The case manager (B) is responsible for coordinating
dependency tells the community services, and since this client has a dual
mental health nurse that he diagnosis, this is the best person to describe available
has started using illegal treatment options. (A) is unnecessary, unless the client
drugs again and wants to experiences behaviors that threaten his safety or the
seek treatment. Since he safety of others. (C and D) might also be useful, but it is
has a dual diagnosis, which most important at this time that a treatment program be
person is best for the nurse coordinated to meet this client's needs.
to refer this client to first?
A. The emergency room
nurse.
B. His case manager.
C. The clinic healthcare
provider.
D. His support group
sponsor.
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