Personality Disorder Quiz Questions
and Answers
A client with antisocial personality is trying to convince a nurse that he deserves
special privileges and that an exception to the rules should be made for him. Which
of the following responses is the most appropriate? - ANSWER-"What you're asking
me to do is unacceptable.
These clients often try to manipulate the nurse to get special privileges or make
exceptions to the rules on their behalf. By informing the client directly when actions
are inappropriate, the nurse helps the client learn to control unacceptable behaviors
by setting limits. By sitting down to talk about the request, the nurse is telling the
client there's room for negotiating when there is none.
Which of the following statements is expected from a client with borderline
personality disorder with a history of dysfunctional relationships? - ANSWER-Clients
with borderline personality disorder would decide to look for a perfect partner. This
characteristic is a result of the dichotomous manner in which these clients view the
world. They go from relationship to relationship without taking responsibility for their
behavior.
In planning care for a client with borderline personality disorder, a nurse must be
aware that this client is prone to develop which of the following conditions? -
ANSWER-Binge eating
dysfunctional coping and act out in self-destructive ways
Which of the following nursing interventions has priority for a client with borderline
personality disorder? - ANSWER-Maintain consistent and realistic limits.
Clients with borderline who are needy, dependent, and manipulative will benefit
greatly from maintaining consistent and realistic limits. They don't tend to have
difficulty meeting their self-care needs. They enjoy attending group therapy because
they often attempt to use the opportunity to become the center of attention. They
don't tend to have sleeping difficulties.
Which of the following characteristics or client histories substantiates a diagnosis of
antisocial personality disorder? - ANSWER-Multiple criminal charges
Which of the following behaviors by a client with dependent personality disorder
shows the client has made progress toward the goal of increasing problem solving
skills? - ANSWER-the client with dependent personality disorder is passive and tries
to please others. By asking questions, the client is beginning to gather information,
the first step of decision making.
and Answers
A client with antisocial personality is trying to convince a nurse that he deserves
special privileges and that an exception to the rules should be made for him. Which
of the following responses is the most appropriate? - ANSWER-"What you're asking
me to do is unacceptable.
These clients often try to manipulate the nurse to get special privileges or make
exceptions to the rules on their behalf. By informing the client directly when actions
are inappropriate, the nurse helps the client learn to control unacceptable behaviors
by setting limits. By sitting down to talk about the request, the nurse is telling the
client there's room for negotiating when there is none.
Which of the following statements is expected from a client with borderline
personality disorder with a history of dysfunctional relationships? - ANSWER-Clients
with borderline personality disorder would decide to look for a perfect partner. This
characteristic is a result of the dichotomous manner in which these clients view the
world. They go from relationship to relationship without taking responsibility for their
behavior.
In planning care for a client with borderline personality disorder, a nurse must be
aware that this client is prone to develop which of the following conditions? -
ANSWER-Binge eating
dysfunctional coping and act out in self-destructive ways
Which of the following nursing interventions has priority for a client with borderline
personality disorder? - ANSWER-Maintain consistent and realistic limits.
Clients with borderline who are needy, dependent, and manipulative will benefit
greatly from maintaining consistent and realistic limits. They don't tend to have
difficulty meeting their self-care needs. They enjoy attending group therapy because
they often attempt to use the opportunity to become the center of attention. They
don't tend to have sleeping difficulties.
Which of the following characteristics or client histories substantiates a diagnosis of
antisocial personality disorder? - ANSWER-Multiple criminal charges
Which of the following behaviors by a client with dependent personality disorder
shows the client has made progress toward the goal of increasing problem solving
skills? - ANSWER-the client with dependent personality disorder is passive and tries
to please others. By asking questions, the client is beginning to gather information,
the first step of decision making.
