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1. 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":
culture
inflexible
2. Personality disorders were originally classified as Axis diagnoses
in the DSM-IV-TR.:
II
3. 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.:
Behavior
4. To receive a diagnosis of a personality disorder, an individual must demon-
strate 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.
,2|P age
: occupationally.
Traits
5. 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
under- lying 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 -----------:
without a formal diagnosis.
6. 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):
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)
,3|P age
7. Paranoid, Schizoid, and Schizotypal personality disorders are
Cluster ---------
which aligns with which one?-------------------
1. (Anxious, Fearful)
2. (Odd or Eccentric)
3. (Dramatic, Emotional, Erratic):
A Odd/Eccentric
8. 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):
Dramatic, Emotional, Erratic
9. avoidant, dependent, obsessive-compulsive personality disorders are
Cluster ---------
which aligns with which one?-------------------
1. (Anxious, Fearful)
2. (Odd or Eccentric)
3. (Dramatic, Emotional, Erratic):
Anxious, Fearful
, 4|P age
10. 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.:
Paranoid (cluster A)
confiding manipulation stress
straightforward (as with all of cluster A)
11. 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.: -
Schizoid (cluster A)
avoids isolated aloof fear
simplification (as with all of cluster A)
12. Paranoid Schizoid Schizotypal Antisocial Borderline Histrionic Narcissistic
Avoidant Dependent
Obsessive-compulsive personality disorders