Mental health and dementiaQuestion 1547 of 1700
What does psychosis mean?
- An intense fear of one object or event
- A deep, lasting sadness with no energy
- A burst of high energy with little sleep
- A loss of contact with reality
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Correct answer: A loss of contact with reality
A person with psychosis has trouble telling what is real.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 10.4: Caring for Clients With Mental Health or Substance Use Disorders
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026