Personality Disorders (Exam 2)
Questions and Answers
A diabetic client admitted to a medical floor for medication stabilization has a history
of antisocial personality disorder. Which documented behaviors would support this
diagnosis? Select all that apply.
A. Labile mood and affect and old scars noted on writs bilaterally
B. Appears younger than stated age with flamboyant hair and makeup
C. Began cursing when confronted with drug-seeking behaviors
D. Demands foods prepared by personal chef to be delivered to room
E. Attempted to use insincere flattery to obtain extra snacks - ANSWER-C, E
Irresponsible, guiltless bheavior is to a client diagnosed with cluster B personality
disorder as avoidant, dependent behavior is to a client diagnosed with a:
A. Cluster A personality disorder
B. Cluster B personality disorder
C. Cluster C personality disorder
D. Cluster D personality disorder - ANSWER-C
A client tells the nurse, "When I was a waiter I used to spit in the dinners of annoying
customers." This statement would be associated with which personality trait?
A. Paranoid personality trait
B. Schizoid personality trait
C. Passive-agressive personality trait
D. Antisocial personality trait - ANSWER-C
A client diagnosed with a personality disorder insists that a grandmother, through
reincarnation, has come back to life as a pet kitten. the thought process is describe
is reflective of which personality disorder?
A. Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder
B. Schizotypal personality disorder
C. Borderline personality disorder
D. Schizoid personality disorder - ANSWER-B
A client diagnosed with a personality disorder states, "You are the very best nurse on
the unit and not at all like that mean nurse who never lets us stay up later than 9pm."
This statement would be associated with which personality disorder?
A. Borderline personality disorder
B. Schizoid personality disorder
C. Dependent personality disorder
D. Paranoid personality disorder - ANSWER-A
, A male client diagnosed with a personality disorder boasts to the nurse that he has
to fight off female attention and is the highest paid in his company. These statements
are reflective of which personality disorder?
A. Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder
B. Avoidant personality disorder
C. Schizotypal personality disorder
D. Narcissistic personality disorder - ANSWER-D
A nurse encourages an angry client to attend group therapy. Knowing that the client
has been diagnosed with a cluster B personality disorder, which client response
might the nurse expect?
A. Sarcastically states, "That group is only for crazy people with problems."
B. Scornfully states, "No, can't you see that I'm having a seance with my mom?"
C. Suspiciously states, "No, that room has been bugged."
D. Hesitantly states, "OK, but only if I can sit next to you." - ANSWER-B
A client has been diagnosed with a cluster A personality disorder. Which of the
following client statements would reflect cluster A characteristic? Select all that
apply.
A. "I'm the best chef on the East Coast"
B. "My dinner has been poisoned"
C. "I have to wash my hands 10 times before eating"
D. "I just can't eat when I'm alone"
E. "When my mom died, her spirit entered my cat" - ANSWER-B, E
Personality disorders are grouped in clusters according to their behavioral
characteristics. In which cluster are the disorders correctly matched with their
behavioral characteristics?
A. Cluster C: antisocial, borderline, histrionic, narcissistic disorders; anxious or
fearful characteristic behaviors
B. Cluster A: avoidant, dependent, obsessive-compulsive disorders; odd or eccentric
characteristic behaviors
C. Cluster A: antisocial, borderline, histrionic, narcissistic disorders; dramatic,
emotional, or erratic characteristic behaviors
D. Cluster C: avoidant, dependent, obsessive-compulsive disorders; anxious or
fearful characteristic behaviors - ANSWER-D
Which behavior would the nurse expect to observe if a client is diagnosed with
paranoid personality disorder?
A. The client sits alone at lunch and states, "Everyone wants to hurt me."
B. The client is irresponsible and exploits other peers in the milieu for cigarettes
C. The client is shy and refuses to talk to others because of poor self-esteem
D. The client sits with peers and allows others to make decisions for the entire group
- ANSWER-A
Which diagnostic criterion describes a characteristic of schizotypal personality
disorder?
A. Neither desires nor enjoys close relationships, including being part of a family
B. Is preoccupied with unjustified doubts about the loyalty of friends and associates
C. Considers relationships to be more intimate than they actually are
Questions and Answers
A diabetic client admitted to a medical floor for medication stabilization has a history
of antisocial personality disorder. Which documented behaviors would support this
diagnosis? Select all that apply.
A. Labile mood and affect and old scars noted on writs bilaterally
B. Appears younger than stated age with flamboyant hair and makeup
C. Began cursing when confronted with drug-seeking behaviors
D. Demands foods prepared by personal chef to be delivered to room
E. Attempted to use insincere flattery to obtain extra snacks - ANSWER-C, E
Irresponsible, guiltless bheavior is to a client diagnosed with cluster B personality
disorder as avoidant, dependent behavior is to a client diagnosed with a:
A. Cluster A personality disorder
B. Cluster B personality disorder
C. Cluster C personality disorder
D. Cluster D personality disorder - ANSWER-C
A client tells the nurse, "When I was a waiter I used to spit in the dinners of annoying
customers." This statement would be associated with which personality trait?
A. Paranoid personality trait
B. Schizoid personality trait
C. Passive-agressive personality trait
D. Antisocial personality trait - ANSWER-C
A client diagnosed with a personality disorder insists that a grandmother, through
reincarnation, has come back to life as a pet kitten. the thought process is describe
is reflective of which personality disorder?
A. Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder
B. Schizotypal personality disorder
C. Borderline personality disorder
D. Schizoid personality disorder - ANSWER-B
A client diagnosed with a personality disorder states, "You are the very best nurse on
the unit and not at all like that mean nurse who never lets us stay up later than 9pm."
This statement would be associated with which personality disorder?
A. Borderline personality disorder
B. Schizoid personality disorder
C. Dependent personality disorder
D. Paranoid personality disorder - ANSWER-A
, A male client diagnosed with a personality disorder boasts to the nurse that he has
to fight off female attention and is the highest paid in his company. These statements
are reflective of which personality disorder?
A. Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder
B. Avoidant personality disorder
C. Schizotypal personality disorder
D. Narcissistic personality disorder - ANSWER-D
A nurse encourages an angry client to attend group therapy. Knowing that the client
has been diagnosed with a cluster B personality disorder, which client response
might the nurse expect?
A. Sarcastically states, "That group is only for crazy people with problems."
B. Scornfully states, "No, can't you see that I'm having a seance with my mom?"
C. Suspiciously states, "No, that room has been bugged."
D. Hesitantly states, "OK, but only if I can sit next to you." - ANSWER-B
A client has been diagnosed with a cluster A personality disorder. Which of the
following client statements would reflect cluster A characteristic? Select all that
apply.
A. "I'm the best chef on the East Coast"
B. "My dinner has been poisoned"
C. "I have to wash my hands 10 times before eating"
D. "I just can't eat when I'm alone"
E. "When my mom died, her spirit entered my cat" - ANSWER-B, E
Personality disorders are grouped in clusters according to their behavioral
characteristics. In which cluster are the disorders correctly matched with their
behavioral characteristics?
A. Cluster C: antisocial, borderline, histrionic, narcissistic disorders; anxious or
fearful characteristic behaviors
B. Cluster A: avoidant, dependent, obsessive-compulsive disorders; odd or eccentric
characteristic behaviors
C. Cluster A: antisocial, borderline, histrionic, narcissistic disorders; dramatic,
emotional, or erratic characteristic behaviors
D. Cluster C: avoidant, dependent, obsessive-compulsive disorders; anxious or
fearful characteristic behaviors - ANSWER-D
Which behavior would the nurse expect to observe if a client is diagnosed with
paranoid personality disorder?
A. The client sits alone at lunch and states, "Everyone wants to hurt me."
B. The client is irresponsible and exploits other peers in the milieu for cigarettes
C. The client is shy and refuses to talk to others because of poor self-esteem
D. The client sits with peers and allows others to make decisions for the entire group
- ANSWER-A
Which diagnostic criterion describes a characteristic of schizotypal personality
disorder?
A. Neither desires nor enjoys close relationships, including being part of a family
B. Is preoccupied with unjustified doubts about the loyalty of friends and associates
C. Considers relationships to be more intimate than they actually are
