Mental health and dementiaQuestion 1566 of 1700
What is perseverating?
- Walking the hallway each morning and evening for exercise
- Sleeping much more than usual during the day
- Forgetting the names of close family members
- Repeating a task over and over, as if compelled to
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Correct answer: Repeating a task over and over, as if compelled to
Perseverating is repeating one task again and again, often tied to a past duty such as caring for children.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 10.5: Caring for Clients With Dementia
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026