HESI PSYCH MENTAL HEALTH TEST BANK 2024-
2025 ACTUAL EXAM 300 REAL EXAM
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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?
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A. His appetite.
B. The emotional quality of his attitude
C. His level of activity.
D. The interactions he has with others.
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.
A male hospital employee is pushed out the way by a female employee because of an
oncoming gurney. The pushed employee becomes very angry and swings at the female
employee. Both employees are referred for counseling with the staff psychiatric RN.
Which factor in the pushed employee's history is most related to the reaction that
3 occurred?
A. Is worried about losing his job to a woman.
B. Tortured animals as a child.
C. Was physically abused by his mother.
D. Hates to be touched by anyone.
A middle-aged adult with major depressive disorder suffer from psychomotor
redardation, hypersomnia, and amotivation. Which intervention is like to be most
effective in returning this client to a normal level of functioning?
4 A. Encourage the client to exercise.
B. Suggest that the client develop a list of pleasurable activities.
C. Provide education on methods to enhance sleep.
D. Teach the client to develop a plan for daily structured activities.
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,While interviewing a client, A
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.
, An adolescent male B
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.
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