NUR 3678 - Exam 2 Review Questions With Complete
Solutions
Which trait is a typical characteristic of Cluster A disorders?
Select all that apply.
A. Eccentric behavior
B. Suspicious
C. Dramatic
D. Attention-seeking
E. Irrational
A., B., and E.
Which behavior is being displayed by individuals who believe
they have a right to hurt others, take what they want, and treat
others unfairly?
A. Splitting
B. Entitlement
C. Impulsivity
D. Manipulation
B.
Which action would the nurse take when helping a patient who
is displaying manipulative behaviors?
A. Maintain patient confidentiality from other staff members.
B. Set boundaries and enforce consequences.
, C. Self-disclose relevant personal information.
D. Offer to do special favors for the patient.
B.
Which personality disorder includes dramatic, charming, and
seductive traits?
A. Narcissistic
B. Antisocial
C. Histrionic
D. Borderline
C.
Which statement describes a key difference between obsessive-
compulsive personality disorder (OPCD) and obsessive-
compulsive disorder (OCD)?
A. Behaviors in people with OCD can fluctuate at different
times; behaviors in people with OCPD are consistent over time.
B. People with OCD tend to be more high functioning across all
areas of their lives than people with OCPD.
C. Unwanted obsessions and ritualistic compulsions are well
controlled in people with OCPD but not in people with OCD.
D. Diagnostic criteria are clearer for OCPD than for OCD, so
diagnosing OCPD is easier for clinicians.
A.
Which behavior is demonstrated by a patient who engages in
splitting with dichotomous thinking?
Solutions
Which trait is a typical characteristic of Cluster A disorders?
Select all that apply.
A. Eccentric behavior
B. Suspicious
C. Dramatic
D. Attention-seeking
E. Irrational
A., B., and E.
Which behavior is being displayed by individuals who believe
they have a right to hurt others, take what they want, and treat
others unfairly?
A. Splitting
B. Entitlement
C. Impulsivity
D. Manipulation
B.
Which action would the nurse take when helping a patient who
is displaying manipulative behaviors?
A. Maintain patient confidentiality from other staff members.
B. Set boundaries and enforce consequences.
, C. Self-disclose relevant personal information.
D. Offer to do special favors for the patient.
B.
Which personality disorder includes dramatic, charming, and
seductive traits?
A. Narcissistic
B. Antisocial
C. Histrionic
D. Borderline
C.
Which statement describes a key difference between obsessive-
compulsive personality disorder (OPCD) and obsessive-
compulsive disorder (OCD)?
A. Behaviors in people with OCD can fluctuate at different
times; behaviors in people with OCPD are consistent over time.
B. People with OCD tend to be more high functioning across all
areas of their lives than people with OCPD.
C. Unwanted obsessions and ritualistic compulsions are well
controlled in people with OCPD but not in people with OCD.
D. Diagnostic criteria are clearer for OCPD than for OCD, so
diagnosing OCPD is easier for clinicians.
A.
Which behavior is demonstrated by a patient who engages in
splitting with dichotomous thinking?
