Ch 13 Personality Disorders - Mental
Health Nursing Correct Answers
Diagnosis of this personality disorder is made in people 18 years of age and older
with history of conduct disorder. - ANSWER-Antisocial personality disorder
A nurse manager is discussing the care of a client who has a personality disorder
with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed
nurse indicates an understanding of the teaching? - ANSWER-"I should practice
limit-setting to help prevent client manipulation."
A nurse is caring for a client who has avoidant personality disorder. Which of the
following statements is expected from a client who has this type of personality
disorder? - ANSWER-"I'm scared that you're going to leave me."
A nurse is caring for a client who has borderline personality disorder. The client says,
"The nurse on the evening shift is always nice! You are the meanest nurse ever!"
The nurse should recognize the client's statement as an example of which of the
following defense mechanisms? - ANSWER-Splitting
A nurse is assisting with a court-ordered evaluation of a client who has antisocial
personality disorder. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? (Select
all that apply) - ANSWER-Attempts to convince others clients to give him their
belongings. (exploitation and manipulation)
Blames others for his past and current problems. (failure to accept personal
responsibility)
A charge nurse is preparing a staff education session on personality disorders.
Which of the following personality characteristics associated with all of the
personality disorders should the charge nurse include in the teaching? (Select all
that apply) - ANSWER-Difficulty in getting along with other members of a group.
Display of defense mechanisms when routines are changed.
Difficulty understanding why it is inappropriate to have a personal relationship with
staff.
A person shoplifts merchandise from a community cancer thrift shop. When
confronted, the thief replies, "All this stuff was donated, so I can take it." This
comment suggests features of which personality disorder? - ANSWER-Antisocial
(Shows callousness, entitlement, lack of remorse, and disregard for the rights of
others.)
Health Nursing Correct Answers
Diagnosis of this personality disorder is made in people 18 years of age and older
with history of conduct disorder. - ANSWER-Antisocial personality disorder
A nurse manager is discussing the care of a client who has a personality disorder
with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed
nurse indicates an understanding of the teaching? - ANSWER-"I should practice
limit-setting to help prevent client manipulation."
A nurse is caring for a client who has avoidant personality disorder. Which of the
following statements is expected from a client who has this type of personality
disorder? - ANSWER-"I'm scared that you're going to leave me."
A nurse is caring for a client who has borderline personality disorder. The client says,
"The nurse on the evening shift is always nice! You are the meanest nurse ever!"
The nurse should recognize the client's statement as an example of which of the
following defense mechanisms? - ANSWER-Splitting
A nurse is assisting with a court-ordered evaluation of a client who has antisocial
personality disorder. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? (Select
all that apply) - ANSWER-Attempts to convince others clients to give him their
belongings. (exploitation and manipulation)
Blames others for his past and current problems. (failure to accept personal
responsibility)
A charge nurse is preparing a staff education session on personality disorders.
Which of the following personality characteristics associated with all of the
personality disorders should the charge nurse include in the teaching? (Select all
that apply) - ANSWER-Difficulty in getting along with other members of a group.
Display of defense mechanisms when routines are changed.
Difficulty understanding why it is inappropriate to have a personal relationship with
staff.
A person shoplifts merchandise from a community cancer thrift shop. When
confronted, the thief replies, "All this stuff was donated, so I can take it." This
comment suggests features of which personality disorder? - ANSWER-Antisocial
(Shows callousness, entitlement, lack of remorse, and disregard for the rights of
others.)
