NCLEX-RN Practice Test Set 4 : Behavioral Science

1.)Which of the following is not one of the key steps in the grief process?

Denial
Anger
Bargaining
Rejection

2.)Which of the following matches the definition: covering up a weakness by stressing a desirable or stronger trait?

Compensation
Projection
Rationalization
Dysphoria

3.)Which of the following waveforms is most commonly found with light sleepers?

Theta
Alpha
Beta
Zeta

4.)Which of the following months matches with an infant first having the ability to sit-up independently?

4 months
6 months
8 months
10 months

5.)Object permanence for toddlers develops in this age range?

5-10 months
10-14 months
12-24 months
15-24 months

6.)Which of the following matches the definition: attributing of our own unwanted trait onto another person?

Compensation
Projection
Rationalization
Dysphoria

7.)Which of the following matches the definition: the justification of behaviors using reason other than the real reason?

Compensation
Projection
Rationalization
Dysphoria

8.)Which of the following matches the definition: response to severe emotion stress resulting in involuntary disturbance of physical functions?

Conversion disorder
Depressive reaction
Bipolar disorder
Alzheimer’s disease

9.)Which of the following waveforms is most commonly found when you are awake?

Theta
Alpha
Beta
Zeta

10.)Which of the following reflexes is not found at birth?

Babinski
Palmar
Moro
Flexion

11.)Parallel play for toddlers develops in this age range?

5-10 months
10-14 months
12-24 months
24-48 months

12.)Which of the following is not a sign of anxiety?

Dyspnea
Hyperventilation
Moist mouth
GI symptoms

13.)Which of the following best describes a person that is completely awake falling asleep spontaneously?

Cataplexy
Narcolepsy
Transitional sleep
REM absence

14.)Which of the following best describes a person that is unable to tell you were there hand or foot is?

Autotopagnosia
Cataplexy
Ergophobia
Anosognosia

15.)Which of the following is not a characteristic of a panic disorder?

Nausea
Excessive perspiration
Urination
Chest pain

16.)Which of the following categories would a 70 year old adult be placed in?

Intimacy vs. Isolation
Generativitiy vs. Stagnation
Integrity vs. Despair
Longevity vs. Guilt

17.)Which of the following categories would a 60 year old adult be placed in?

Intimacy vs. Isolation
Generativitiy vs. Stagnation
Integrity vs. Despair
Longevity vs. Guilt

18.)Which of the following categories would a 20 year old adult be placed in?

Intimacy vs. Isolation
Generativitiy vs. Stagnation
Integrity vs. Despair
Longevity vs. Guilt

19.)Which of the following describes a person using words that have no known meaning?

Neologisms
Neolithic
Verbalism
Delusional blocking


Answer Keys:

Question 1
The right answer was rejection.

Question 2
The right answer was Compensation.

Question 3
The right answer was Theta.

Question 4
The right answer was 6 months.

Question 5
The right answer was 12-24 months.

Question 6
The right answer was Projection.

Question 7
The right answer was Rationalization.

Question 8
The right answer was Conversion disorder.

Question 9
The right answer was Beta.

Question 10
The right answer was 90.

Question 12
The right answer was 24-48 months.

Question 13
The right answer was Moist mouth.

Question 14
The right answer was Cataplexy.

Question 15
The right answer was Autotopagnosia.

Question 16
The right answer was Urination.

Question 17
The right answer was Integrity vs. Despair.

Question 18
The right answer was Generativitiy vs. Stagnation.

Question 19
The right answer was Intimacy vs. Isolation
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