PNR 413 - MENTAL HEALTH NURSING TEST 2 EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS GRADED A++ LATEST UPDATE
When working with a client with a narcissistic personality disorder, the nurse
would use which approach?
a. Cheerful
b. Friendly
c. Matter-of-fact
d. Supportive
C
Which underlying emotion is commonly seen in an avoidant personality
disorder?
a. Depression
b. Fear
c. Guilt
d. Insecurity
B
,Cognitive restructuring techniques include all of the following, except
a. decatastrophizing.
b. positive self-talk.
c. reframing.
d. relaxation.
D
Transient psychotic symptoms that occur with borderline personality disorder are
most likely treated with which type of drug?
a. Anticonvulsant mood stabilizers
b. Antipsychotics
c. Benzodiazepines
d. Lithium
B
Clients with a schizotypal personality disorder are most likely to benefit from
which nursing intervention?
a. Cognitive restructuring techniques
b. Improving community functioning
c. Providing emotional support
d. Teaching social skills
B
,When interviewing any client with a personality disorder, the nurse would assess
for which?
a. Ability to charm and manipulate people
b. Desire for interpersonal relationships
c. Disruption in some aspects of his or her life
d. Increased need for approval from others
C
The nurse would assess for which characteristics in a client with narcissistic
personality disorder?
a. Entitlement
b. Fear of abandonment
c. Hypersensitivity
d. Suspiciousness
A
The most important short-term goal for the client who tries to manipulate others
would be to
a. acknowledge own behavior.
b. express feelings verbally.
c. stop initiating arguments.
d. sustain lasting relationships.
, A
When working with a client with a personality disorder, the nurse would expect to
assess which (select all that apply)?
a. High levels of self-awareness
b. Impaired interpersonal relationships
c. Inability to empathize with others
d. Minimal insight
e. Motivation to change
f. Poor reality testing
B, C, D
The nurse working with a client with antisocial personality disorder would expect
which behaviors (select all that apply)?
a. Compliance with expectations and rules
b. Exploitation of other clients
c. Seeking special privileges
d. Superficial friendliness toward others
e. Utilization of rituals to allay anxiety
f. Withdrawal from social activities
B, C, D
Which statement would indicate that teaching about naltrexone (ReVia) has been
effective?
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS GRADED A++ LATEST UPDATE
When working with a client with a narcissistic personality disorder, the nurse
would use which approach?
a. Cheerful
b. Friendly
c. Matter-of-fact
d. Supportive
C
Which underlying emotion is commonly seen in an avoidant personality
disorder?
a. Depression
b. Fear
c. Guilt
d. Insecurity
B
,Cognitive restructuring techniques include all of the following, except
a. decatastrophizing.
b. positive self-talk.
c. reframing.
d. relaxation.
D
Transient psychotic symptoms that occur with borderline personality disorder are
most likely treated with which type of drug?
a. Anticonvulsant mood stabilizers
b. Antipsychotics
c. Benzodiazepines
d. Lithium
B
Clients with a schizotypal personality disorder are most likely to benefit from
which nursing intervention?
a. Cognitive restructuring techniques
b. Improving community functioning
c. Providing emotional support
d. Teaching social skills
B
,When interviewing any client with a personality disorder, the nurse would assess
for which?
a. Ability to charm and manipulate people
b. Desire for interpersonal relationships
c. Disruption in some aspects of his or her life
d. Increased need for approval from others
C
The nurse would assess for which characteristics in a client with narcissistic
personality disorder?
a. Entitlement
b. Fear of abandonment
c. Hypersensitivity
d. Suspiciousness
A
The most important short-term goal for the client who tries to manipulate others
would be to
a. acknowledge own behavior.
b. express feelings verbally.
c. stop initiating arguments.
d. sustain lasting relationships.
, A
When working with a client with a personality disorder, the nurse would expect to
assess which (select all that apply)?
a. High levels of self-awareness
b. Impaired interpersonal relationships
c. Inability to empathize with others
d. Minimal insight
e. Motivation to change
f. Poor reality testing
B, C, D
The nurse working with a client with antisocial personality disorder would expect
which behaviors (select all that apply)?
a. Compliance with expectations and rules
b. Exploitation of other clients
c. Seeking special privileges
d. Superficial friendliness toward others
e. Utilization of rituals to allay anxiety
f. Withdrawal from social activities
B, C, D
Which statement would indicate that teaching about naltrexone (ReVia) has been
effective?
