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True or false
1 point
True or false: A person who experiences trauma will necessarily develop a trauma- or stressor-related disorder.
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08 Psychotic and Trauma-Related Disorders Online Quiz Questions
Use this free practice quiz with 20 questions to review 08 Psychotic and Trauma-Related Disorders, test your knowledge, and prepare for your next test or exam.
20 questions
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Written response
1 point
What is the term for a sensory experience that occurs without an external source?
03
Fill in the blank
1 point
A strongly held belief that is not supported by available evidence is a .
04
Fill in the blank
1 point
Trauma-informed care emphasizes safety, trust, collaboration, choice, and .
05
Written response
1 point
What is the minimum duration, in months, of continuous signs of disturbance required for schizophrenia?
06
True or false
1 point
True or false: A positive screen for trauma-related symptoms establishes a diagnosis.
- A
True
- B
False
07
Choose one
1 point
A person develops significant trauma-related symptoms five days after an event. Which time window is consistent with acute stress disorder?
- A
Within the first day only
- B
From three days to one month after the event
- C
For more than one month after the event
- D
Only after symptoms have lasted six months
08
Choose one
1 point
A person describes a frightening belief that is not supported by available evidence. Which response best follows a calm, respectful approach?
- A
Tell the person the belief is definitely true so they feel supported.
- B
Argue point by point until the person accepts that the belief is false.
- C
Acknowledge the person’s distress without endorsing the belief.
- D
Ignore the person and continue the conversation with someone else.
09
Choose one
1 point
A person has a sudden, fluctuating change in thinking with confusion and impaired attention. What is the most appropriate next step?
- A
Assume the change is a chronic psychotic disorder and postpone further assessment.
- B
Arrange prompt medical assessment for possible medical, neurologic, substance-related, or medication-related causes.
- C
Wait several weeks to see whether the confusion resolves without assessment.
- D
Focus only on sleep and defer assessment of the sudden change.
10
Choose all
1 point
Which symptom groups are described as possible features of PTSD? Select all that apply.
- A
Intrusive memories or nightmares
- B
Fluctuating confusion and impaired attention
- C
Avoidance of reminders
- D
Negative changes in thoughts or mood
- E
Heightened arousal or reactivity
- F
Reduced speech and motivation as the defining symptom groups
11
Choose all
1 point
When assessing immediate safety in a person experiencing psychosis, which topics should be asked about directly? Select all that apply.
- A
Suicidal thoughts
- B
Thoughts of harming others
- C
Preferred leisure activities
- D
Command hallucinations
- E
Access to means and ability to meet basic needs
12
Choose one
1 point
A person has experienced a first episode of psychosis. Which care approach is particularly useful to consider?
- A
Wait until symptoms have continued for six months before offering specialized care.
- B
Consider early coordinated specialty care after a first episode of psychosis.
- C
Use medication alone and avoid practical or psychosocial support.
- D
Make medication changes without involving a qualified prescriber.
13
Open ended
1 point
A person with PTSD asks about treatment options. Describe evidence-based care that could be considered and explain how the person’s preferences should inform treatment choice.
14
Choose one
1 point
A person reports hearing voices that others do not hear. Which statement best describes this symptom?
- A
A diagnosis that always indicates schizophrenia
- B
A hallucination, or sensory experience without an external source
- C
A normal response that does not require assessment
- D
A condition caused only by substance use
15
True or false
1 point
True or false: Psychosis is itself a diagnosis.
- A
True
- B
False
16
Choose one
1 point
A person develops rapidly changing, confused thinking shortly after starting a new medication. What is the most appropriate next step?
- A
Assume the person has a primary psychotic disorder and arrange routine follow-up
- B
Ask the person to explain the beliefs in detail before deciding what to do
- C
Arrange prompt medical assessment for possible medical or medication-related causes
- D
Wait to see whether the symptoms continue for several months
17
Written response
1 point
What is the time window after a traumatic event in which symptoms of acute stress disorder occur?
18
Choose one
1 point
A distressed person says that neighbors are sending messages through the walls. Which response best follows a respectful approach to a delusion?
- A
Acknowledge that the experience is upsetting without agreeing that the belief is true
- B
Tell the person the belief is impossible and insist they accept that
- C
Agree that the belief is true so the person feels understood
- D
Avoid responding until the person stops talking about the belief
19
Written response
1 point
A person experiencing trauma-related symptoms says they feel detached from themselves and their surroundings. What term describes this experience?
20
Choose one
1 point
During an initial assessment, a person says they do not want to describe the traumatic event. What is the best response?
- A
Require a detailed account before discussing current needs
- B
Explain that refusing to share details prevents any useful care
- C
Ask the same questions repeatedly to obtain a complete narrative
- D
Explain why questions are relevant and let the person choose how much to share