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NC BLET MENTAL ILLNESS Exam 2025
|Actual Exam Questions With Correct
Answers | Excellent Scores
Psychosis - Correct-answer-loss of contact with reality
Verbal signs of Psychosis - Correct-answer--disorganized speech
-incoherent speech
-little context in their speech
associations b/w ideas they express may be loose and may make it difficult to
follow their train of thought
-long dialogues with them may reveal his/her delusions/false beliefs that persist
in spite of the contrary
Non-verbal signs of Psychosis - Correct-answer--may experience
hallucinations/respond to voices no on else hears
-engage in odd/bizarre behavior
-exhibit agitation or emotional reactions that are extreme/not appropriate to the
social situation
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-odd posturing
-feel compelled to repeat speech/behavior of others
depression - Correct-answer-loss of hope
verbal signs of depression - Correct-answer--slowed down speech
-long pauses or silences
-content of speech reflects hopelessness and despair and (maybe) suicidal
thoughts
-express feeling of guilt and worthlessness
-report seeing no solution to their problem besides death
non-verbal signs of depression - Correct-answer--lack energy
-seem slow or lethargic
-respond with irritation or withdrawing/avoid interaction socially
-more severe depression = increased symptoms
-tearful, confused, mute, or limited responses
-low sex drive
-sleep disturbance and appetite
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mania - Correct-answer-loss of confusion
verbal signs of mania - Correct-answer--rapid speech/may come out in a torrent
-lash out impulsively
-may report going days without needing sleep
-irrational hostility to others
-rapidly going from one topic to another
non-verbal signs of mania - Correct-answer--excessive energy
-engage in risky behaviors with little concern for consequences
-begin numerous projects without completing them
-spend excess money
-act impulsively
-hyper-sexuality
-reduced inhibitions
anxiety disorder - Correct-answer-loss of perspective
NC BLET MENTAL ILLNESS Exam 2025
|Actual Exam Questions With Correct
Answers | Excellent Scores
Psychosis - Correct-answer-loss of contact with reality
Verbal signs of Psychosis - Correct-answer--disorganized speech
-incoherent speech
-little context in their speech
associations b/w ideas they express may be loose and may make it difficult to
follow their train of thought
-long dialogues with them may reveal his/her delusions/false beliefs that persist
in spite of the contrary
Non-verbal signs of Psychosis - Correct-answer--may experience
hallucinations/respond to voices no on else hears
-engage in odd/bizarre behavior
-exhibit agitation or emotional reactions that are extreme/not appropriate to the
social situation
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-odd posturing
-feel compelled to repeat speech/behavior of others
depression - Correct-answer-loss of hope
verbal signs of depression - Correct-answer--slowed down speech
-long pauses or silences
-content of speech reflects hopelessness and despair and (maybe) suicidal
thoughts
-express feeling of guilt and worthlessness
-report seeing no solution to their problem besides death
non-verbal signs of depression - Correct-answer--lack energy
-seem slow or lethargic
-respond with irritation or withdrawing/avoid interaction socially
-more severe depression = increased symptoms
-tearful, confused, mute, or limited responses
-low sex drive
-sleep disturbance and appetite
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mania - Correct-answer-loss of confusion
verbal signs of mania - Correct-answer--rapid speech/may come out in a torrent
-lash out impulsively
-may report going days without needing sleep
-irrational hostility to others
-rapidly going from one topic to another
non-verbal signs of mania - Correct-answer--excessive energy
-engage in risky behaviors with little concern for consequences
-begin numerous projects without completing them
-spend excess money
-act impulsively
-hyper-sexuality
-reduced inhibitions
anxiety disorder - Correct-answer-loss of perspective
