1. A client with schizophrenia is repeatedly mimicking the speech of others.
This behavior is
known as:
- A. Echolalia
- B. Echopraxia
- C. Perseveration
- D. Circumstantiality
2. Which of the following is considered a negative symptom of schizophrenia?
- A. Delusions
- B. Hallucinations
- C. Anhedonia
- D. Clang associations
3. A client in a trance-like state with rigid posturing is exhibiting which symptom of catatonia?
- A. Negativism
- B. Catalepsy
- C. Agitation
- D. Mannerism
4. The nurse observes a client maintaining an odd posture against gravity for an extended
period. This behavior is best described as:
- A. Stereotypy
- B. Negativism
- C. Posturing
- D. Echopraxia
5. A client experiencing persistent unusual sensory experiences without external stimuli, such
as hearing voices, is having:
- A. Delusions
- B. Hallucinations
- C. Tangentiality
- D. Alogia
6. Which of the following would NOT be classified as a positive symptom of schizophrenia?
- A. Paranoia
- B. Flat affect
- C. Delusions
- D. Disorganized speech
7. A nurse offers prepackaged food to a paranoid client who believes food is poisoned. This
intervention addresses which nursing priority?
- A. Nutrition
- B. Trust-building
- C. Social interaction
- D. Activity tolerance
8. A client continuously repeats words and ideas in response to different questions. This is an
example of:
- A. Circumstantiality
- B. Perseveration
- C. Echolalia
- D. Word salad
9. Which of the following symptoms must be present for a diagnosis of catatonia? Select all that
apply.
- A. Stupor
- B. Waxy flexibility
- C. Negativism
- D. Grimacing
10. A client has difficulty initiating activities and lacks motivation. This is known as:
- A. Alogia
- B. Anhedonia
- C. Avolition
- D. Tangentiality
11. During assessment, the nurse notes that the client exhibits minimal movement and responds
poorly to external stimuli. This behavior is indicative of:
- A. Agitation
- B. Stupor
- C. Mannerism
- D. Catalepsy
12. A nurse observes a client imitating the movements of another person in the room. This is an
example of:
- A. Echolalia
- B. Echopraxia
- C. Stereotypy
- D. Tangentiality
13. Which nursing intervention is most appropriate for a client with delusions of persecution?
- A. Encourage reality-based thinking
- B. Avoid discussing the delusion directly
- C. Confirm the client's belief to build trust
- D. Engage in logical arguments to disprove the delusion
14. In catatonia, which of the following symptoms is characterized by repetitive, abnormally
frequent, non-goal-directed movements?
- A. Posturing
- B. Stereotypy
- C. Echopraxia
- D. Grimacing
15. A client’s speech includes random words with no logical connection, also known as “word
salad.” This is an example of:
- A. Tangentiality
- B. Loose associations
- C. Clang associations
- D. Disorganized thinking
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### Answer Key
1. **A. Echolalia**
2. **C. Anhedonia**
3. **B. Catalepsy**
4. **C. Posturing**
5. **B. Hallucinations**
6. **B. Flat affect**
7. **A. Nutrition**
8. **B. Perseveration**
9. **A, B, and C** (Stupor, Waxy flexibility, Negativism)
10. **C. Avolition**
11. **B. Stupor**
12. **B. Echopraxia**
13. **B. Avoid discussing the delusion directly**
14. **B. Stereotypy**
15. **D. Disorganized thinking**
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This quiz covers key aspects of catatonia and schizophrenia, focusing on symptom
identification, nursing interventions, and terminology comprehension. Let me know if you'd like
more questions or further adjustments!
