CommunicationQuestion 928 of 1700
Which description is a delusion?
- Seeing or hearing things that seem real but are not there
- A strong false belief, such as being poisoned by staff
- Hearing voices in the hallway that are real
- Pacing in the hall with no goal
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Correct answer: A strong false belief, such as being poisoned by staff
Hallucinations are sensing things that are not there. Delusions are false beliefs.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 1.3: Communication Within the Health Care Team
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026