NRSG 1340 Exam 3 UPDATED ACTUAL
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
What is personality? - CORRECT ANSWER - Ingrained enduring pattern of behaving and
relating to self, others, and environment
- includes perceptions, attitude, and emotions
- you are usually not aware of your own personality
What are four categories of personality disorders? - CORRECT ANSWER - - impairment
of personality functioning
- personality traits that are maladaptive
- indentity problems
- dysfunctional relationships
Give examples of maladaptive or dysfunctional personality traits? - CORRECT
ANSWER - - negative behaviors toward others
- anger or hostility
- irritable, labile moods
- lack of guilt or remorse, emotionally cold, uncaring
- impulsivity, poor judgement
- irresponsible, not accountable for their own actions
- risk taking, thrill seeking behaviors
- mistrust
- exhibitionism
- entitlement
- dependency, insecurity
- eccentric perceptions
,What personality disorders are included in cluster A? - CORRECT ANSWER - - paranoid
personality disorder
- schizoid personality disorder
- schizotypal personality disorder
What personality disorders are included in cluster B? - CORRECT ANSWER - - antisocial
personality disorder
- borderline personality disorder
- histrionic personality disorder
- narcissistic personality disorder
What personality disorders are included in cluster C? - CORRECT ANSWER - - avoidant
personality disorder
- dependent personality disorder
- obsessive personality disorder
True or false: Personality disorders are often treatment resistent. - CORRECT ANSWER -
True
What is self-directedness? - CORRECT ANSWER - Responsible, goal oriented
What is cooperativeness? - CORRECT ANSWER - Integral part of society
What is self-transcendence? - CORRECT ANSWER - Integral part of the universe
What are cultural considerations for patients with suspected personality disorders? - CORRECT
ANSWER - - guarded or defensive behaviors due to language barriers
- religious or spiritual beliefs
- different views of avoidant and dependent behavior
, - cultural value of work and productivity
- gender roles and behaviors
What aspects of personality disorders are treated pharmacologically? - CORRECT
ANSWER - - cognitive-perceptual distortions
- affective symptoms and mood dysregulation
- aggression and behavioral dysfunction
- anxiety
How is individual and group therapy used for personality disorders? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Cognitive behavioral therapy (cognitive restructuring techniques)
- thought stopping
- positive self talk
Dialectical behavior therapy (borderline personality disorder
- talk to them they way they talk to you
What are clinical manifestations of paranoid personality disorder? - CORRECT
ANSWER - - pervasive mistrust/suspiciousness
- use of projection
- conflict with authority figures
What are nursing interventions for paranoid personality disorder? - CORRECT
ANSWER - - formal, business-like approach
- one-on-one teaching is beneficial (high risk for violence with others)
- client involvement in plan of care
- validate ideas before action
- use clear, calm statements
- acknowledge that paranoia real to the patient
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
What is personality? - CORRECT ANSWER - Ingrained enduring pattern of behaving and
relating to self, others, and environment
- includes perceptions, attitude, and emotions
- you are usually not aware of your own personality
What are four categories of personality disorders? - CORRECT ANSWER - - impairment
of personality functioning
- personality traits that are maladaptive
- indentity problems
- dysfunctional relationships
Give examples of maladaptive or dysfunctional personality traits? - CORRECT
ANSWER - - negative behaviors toward others
- anger or hostility
- irritable, labile moods
- lack of guilt or remorse, emotionally cold, uncaring
- impulsivity, poor judgement
- irresponsible, not accountable for their own actions
- risk taking, thrill seeking behaviors
- mistrust
- exhibitionism
- entitlement
- dependency, insecurity
- eccentric perceptions
,What personality disorders are included in cluster A? - CORRECT ANSWER - - paranoid
personality disorder
- schizoid personality disorder
- schizotypal personality disorder
What personality disorders are included in cluster B? - CORRECT ANSWER - - antisocial
personality disorder
- borderline personality disorder
- histrionic personality disorder
- narcissistic personality disorder
What personality disorders are included in cluster C? - CORRECT ANSWER - - avoidant
personality disorder
- dependent personality disorder
- obsessive personality disorder
True or false: Personality disorders are often treatment resistent. - CORRECT ANSWER -
True
What is self-directedness? - CORRECT ANSWER - Responsible, goal oriented
What is cooperativeness? - CORRECT ANSWER - Integral part of society
What is self-transcendence? - CORRECT ANSWER - Integral part of the universe
What are cultural considerations for patients with suspected personality disorders? - CORRECT
ANSWER - - guarded or defensive behaviors due to language barriers
- religious or spiritual beliefs
- different views of avoidant and dependent behavior
, - cultural value of work and productivity
- gender roles and behaviors
What aspects of personality disorders are treated pharmacologically? - CORRECT
ANSWER - - cognitive-perceptual distortions
- affective symptoms and mood dysregulation
- aggression and behavioral dysfunction
- anxiety
How is individual and group therapy used for personality disorders? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Cognitive behavioral therapy (cognitive restructuring techniques)
- thought stopping
- positive self talk
Dialectical behavior therapy (borderline personality disorder
- talk to them they way they talk to you
What are clinical manifestations of paranoid personality disorder? - CORRECT
ANSWER - - pervasive mistrust/suspiciousness
- use of projection
- conflict with authority figures
What are nursing interventions for paranoid personality disorder? - CORRECT
ANSWER - - formal, business-like approach
- one-on-one teaching is beneficial (high risk for violence with others)
- client involvement in plan of care
- validate ideas before action
- use clear, calm statements
- acknowledge that paranoia real to the patient
