WILKES NSG 526 Exam 2 Questions with
Correct Answers
/.A personality disorder is defined as "an enduring pattern of inner experience and
behavior that deviates markedly from the expectations of the individual's ------------, is
pervasive and -----------, has an onset in adolescence or early adulthood, is stable with
time, and leads to distress or impairment" - Answer-✅culture
inflexible
/.Personality disorders were originally classified as Axis ---------- diagnoses in the DSM-
IV-TR. - Answer-✅II
/.Personality disorders were originally classified as Axis II diagnoses in the DSM-IV-TR.
Axis II classification was intended to focus attention on ----------I patterns that might be
overlooked in the light of the more pronounced disorders of Axis I. - Answer-✅behavior
/.To receive a diagnosis of a personality disorder, an individual must demonstrate the
criteria behaviors persistently and to such an extent that they impair the ability to
function socially and -----------
In some people, the underlying feelings and behaviors may be intermittent and interfere
interpersonally without impairment. Instead of having a personality disorder, the
individual is said to have --------- of the disorder. - Answer-✅occupationally.
traits
/.To receive a diagnosis of a personality disorder, an individual must demonstrate the
criteria behaviors persistently and to such an extent that they impair the ability to
function socially and occupationally. In some people, the underlying feelings and
behaviors may be intermittent and interfere interpersonally without impairment. Instead
of having a personality disorder, the individual is said to have traits of the disorder.
Personality traits are defined as "prominent aspects of the personality that are exhibited
in a wide range of important social and personal contexts" (APA, 2022, p. 735).
Personality traits can also be noted without a ----------- - Answer-✅without a formal
diagnosis.
/.Mix and match
DSM-5 TR and the Clinical Picture of Cluster A Disorders
DSM-5 TR and the Clinical Picture of Cluster B Disorders
,DSM-5 TR and the Clinical Picture of Cluster C Disorders
with
(Anxious, Fearful)
(Odd or Eccentric)
(Dramatic, Emotional, Erratic) - Answer-✅DSM-5 TR and the Clinical Picture of Cluster
A Disorders (Odd or Eccentric)
DSM-5 TR and the Clinical Picture of Cluster B Disorders (Dramatic, Emotional, Erratic)
DSM-5 TR and the Clinical Picture of Cluster C Disorders (Anxious, Fearful)
/.Paranoid, Schizoid, and Schizotypal personality disorders are
Cluster ---------
which aligns with which one?-------------------
1. (Anxious, Fearful)
2. (Odd or Eccentric)
3. (Dramatic, Emotional, Erratic) - Answer-✅A
Odd/Eccentric
/.antisocial, borderline, histrionic, and narcissistic personality disorders are
Cluster ---------
which aligns with which one?-------------------
1. (Anxious, Fearful)
2. (Odd or Eccentric)
3. (Dramatic, Emotional, Erratic) - Answer-✅B
Dramatic, Emotional, Erratic
/.avoidant, dependent, obsessive-compulsive personality disorders are
Cluster ---------
which aligns with which one?-------------------
1. (Anxious, Fearful)
2. (Odd or Eccentric)
3. (Dramatic, Emotional, Erratic) - Answer-✅C
Anxious, Fearful
/.Paranoid
Schizoid
Schizotypal
,Antisocial
Borderline
Histrionic
Narcissistic
Avoidant
Dependent
Obsessive-compulsive personality disorders
Which one Characteristics: suspicious of others; fear others will exploit, harm, or
deceive them; fear of -------- in others (fear personal information will be used against
them); misread compliments as -----------; hypervigilant; prone to counterattack; hostile;
and aloof. Psychotic episodes may occur in times of -------. Nurses should give ------------
- explanations of tests, history taking, and procedures, side effects of drugs, changes in
treatment plan, and possible further procedures, to counteract client fear. - Answer-
✅Paranoid (cluster A)
confiding
manipulation
stress
straightforward (as with all of cluster A)
/.Paranoid
Schizoid
Schizotypal
Antisocial
Borderline
Histrionic
Narcissistic
Avoidant
Dependent
Obsessive-compulsive personality disorders
Which one Characteristics: --------- close relationships, is socially -----------, has poor
occupational functioning, and appears cold, -------, and detached.
Social awareness is lacking and relationships generate ----- and confusion in the client.
Nurses should strive for s------- and clarity to help decrease client anxiety. - Answer-
✅Schizoid (cluster A)
avoids
isolated
aloof
fear
simplification (as with all of cluster A)
/.Paranoid
, Schizoid
Schizotypal
Antisocial
Borderline
Histrionic
Narcissistic
Avoidant
Dependent
Obsessive-compulsive personality disorders
Which one Characteristics: ideas of ------------;
------------ thinking or odd beliefs; perceptual distortions; vague, ---------speech;
frightened, suspicious, ---------- affect; distant and ---------- social relationships. These
clients tend to be frightened and suspicious in social situations. ------------ can ease their
anxiety. - Answer-✅Schizotypal (cluster A)
reference
magical
stereotyped
blunted
strained
Explanations (as with all of cluster A)
/.Paranoid
Schizoid
Schizotypal
Antisocial
Borderline
Histrionic
Narcissistic
Avoidant
Dependent
Obsessive-compulsive personality disorders
Which one:
Characteristics: has superficial ---------, violates ---------- of others, exploits others, lies,
cheats, lacks guilt or remorse, is ----------, acts out, and lacks empathy. As clients these
individuals are extremely manipulative and ------------- Nurses must establish and adhere
to a plan of care, and maintain clear ------------ if they are to minimize client manipulation
and acting out. - Answer-✅Antisocial (cluster B)
charm
rights
impulsive
manipulative and aggressive.
Correct Answers
/.A personality disorder is defined as "an enduring pattern of inner experience and
behavior that deviates markedly from the expectations of the individual's ------------, is
pervasive and -----------, has an onset in adolescence or early adulthood, is stable with
time, and leads to distress or impairment" - Answer-✅culture
inflexible
/.Personality disorders were originally classified as Axis ---------- diagnoses in the DSM-
IV-TR. - Answer-✅II
/.Personality disorders were originally classified as Axis II diagnoses in the DSM-IV-TR.
Axis II classification was intended to focus attention on ----------I patterns that might be
overlooked in the light of the more pronounced disorders of Axis I. - Answer-✅behavior
/.To receive a diagnosis of a personality disorder, an individual must demonstrate the
criteria behaviors persistently and to such an extent that they impair the ability to
function socially and -----------
In some people, the underlying feelings and behaviors may be intermittent and interfere
interpersonally without impairment. Instead of having a personality disorder, the
individual is said to have --------- of the disorder. - Answer-✅occupationally.
traits
/.To receive a diagnosis of a personality disorder, an individual must demonstrate the
criteria behaviors persistently and to such an extent that they impair the ability to
function socially and occupationally. In some people, the underlying feelings and
behaviors may be intermittent and interfere interpersonally without impairment. Instead
of having a personality disorder, the individual is said to have traits of the disorder.
Personality traits are defined as "prominent aspects of the personality that are exhibited
in a wide range of important social and personal contexts" (APA, 2022, p. 735).
Personality traits can also be noted without a ----------- - Answer-✅without a formal
diagnosis.
/.Mix and match
DSM-5 TR and the Clinical Picture of Cluster A Disorders
DSM-5 TR and the Clinical Picture of Cluster B Disorders
,DSM-5 TR and the Clinical Picture of Cluster C Disorders
with
(Anxious, Fearful)
(Odd or Eccentric)
(Dramatic, Emotional, Erratic) - Answer-✅DSM-5 TR and the Clinical Picture of Cluster
A Disorders (Odd or Eccentric)
DSM-5 TR and the Clinical Picture of Cluster B Disorders (Dramatic, Emotional, Erratic)
DSM-5 TR and the Clinical Picture of Cluster C Disorders (Anxious, Fearful)
/.Paranoid, Schizoid, and Schizotypal personality disorders are
Cluster ---------
which aligns with which one?-------------------
1. (Anxious, Fearful)
2. (Odd or Eccentric)
3. (Dramatic, Emotional, Erratic) - Answer-✅A
Odd/Eccentric
/.antisocial, borderline, histrionic, and narcissistic personality disorders are
Cluster ---------
which aligns with which one?-------------------
1. (Anxious, Fearful)
2. (Odd or Eccentric)
3. (Dramatic, Emotional, Erratic) - Answer-✅B
Dramatic, Emotional, Erratic
/.avoidant, dependent, obsessive-compulsive personality disorders are
Cluster ---------
which aligns with which one?-------------------
1. (Anxious, Fearful)
2. (Odd or Eccentric)
3. (Dramatic, Emotional, Erratic) - Answer-✅C
Anxious, Fearful
/.Paranoid
Schizoid
Schizotypal
,Antisocial
Borderline
Histrionic
Narcissistic
Avoidant
Dependent
Obsessive-compulsive personality disorders
Which one Characteristics: suspicious of others; fear others will exploit, harm, or
deceive them; fear of -------- in others (fear personal information will be used against
them); misread compliments as -----------; hypervigilant; prone to counterattack; hostile;
and aloof. Psychotic episodes may occur in times of -------. Nurses should give ------------
- explanations of tests, history taking, and procedures, side effects of drugs, changes in
treatment plan, and possible further procedures, to counteract client fear. - Answer-
✅Paranoid (cluster A)
confiding
manipulation
stress
straightforward (as with all of cluster A)
/.Paranoid
Schizoid
Schizotypal
Antisocial
Borderline
Histrionic
Narcissistic
Avoidant
Dependent
Obsessive-compulsive personality disorders
Which one Characteristics: --------- close relationships, is socially -----------, has poor
occupational functioning, and appears cold, -------, and detached.
Social awareness is lacking and relationships generate ----- and confusion in the client.
Nurses should strive for s------- and clarity to help decrease client anxiety. - Answer-
✅Schizoid (cluster A)
avoids
isolated
aloof
fear
simplification (as with all of cluster A)
/.Paranoid
, Schizoid
Schizotypal
Antisocial
Borderline
Histrionic
Narcissistic
Avoidant
Dependent
Obsessive-compulsive personality disorders
Which one Characteristics: ideas of ------------;
------------ thinking or odd beliefs; perceptual distortions; vague, ---------speech;
frightened, suspicious, ---------- affect; distant and ---------- social relationships. These
clients tend to be frightened and suspicious in social situations. ------------ can ease their
anxiety. - Answer-✅Schizotypal (cluster A)
reference
magical
stereotyped
blunted
strained
Explanations (as with all of cluster A)
/.Paranoid
Schizoid
Schizotypal
Antisocial
Borderline
Histrionic
Narcissistic
Avoidant
Dependent
Obsessive-compulsive personality disorders
Which one:
Characteristics: has superficial ---------, violates ---------- of others, exploits others, lies,
cheats, lacks guilt or remorse, is ----------, acts out, and lacks empathy. As clients these
individuals are extremely manipulative and ------------- Nurses must establish and adhere
to a plan of care, and maintain clear ------------ if they are to minimize client manipulation
and acting out. - Answer-✅Antisocial (cluster B)
charm
rights
impulsive
manipulative and aggressive.
