SandraLittlefield vSIM Answers (Pre-Simulation Quiz,
Post-Simulation Quiz, & vSIM steps)| The University
of Texas-Arlinghton | Nurs 3381
Which is the best definition of personality?
a) A complex, engrained pattern of behaviors and characteristics that
a)A complex, engrained pattern of behaviors and
are largely outside of the individual’s consciousness
characteristics that are largely outside of the
· Personality is an ingrained, enduring pattern of behaving and relation to self,
individual’s consciousness
others, and the environment; it includes perceptions, attitudes, and emotions.
b)The way an individual reacts to situations
These behaviors and characteristics are consistent across a broad range of
and circumstances, over which he or she has little
situations and do not change easily. A person is usually not consciously aware of
or no control
his or her personality. Many factors influence personality: some stem from
c) The individual characteristics that change as one
biologic and genetic makeup, whereas others are acquired as a person
grows and experiences life situations
develops and interacts with the environment and other people.
d) Behaviors and beliefs that are present and acted
on from an individual’s birth
Which statement accurately describes the
b) Personality disorders result and behaviors that consistently deviate
relationship between culture and behaviors
from those considered culturally acceptable.
associated with personality disorders?
· An individual diagnosed with a personality disorder demonstrates behavior
a) Cultural norms determine the behaviors that
that often fails to conform to cultural, social, or legal norms. These
are associated with personality disorders.
characteristic behaviors are not based on specific cultural expectations, but
b)Personality disorders result and behaviors that
their nature is generally unacceptable to most cultures.
consistently deviate from those considered culturally
acceptable.
c) The behaviors demonstrated by an individual
diagnosed with a personality disorder conform to cultural
expectations.
d) Cultural norms determine the behaviors that
are associated with personality disorders.
, Which statement regarding the diagnosis of a personal a) Personality disorders are diagnosed in early adulthood, when
disorder is accurate? personality formation is complete.
a) Personality disorders are diagnosed in early · Although maladaptive behavioral patterns can often be traced to early
adulthood, when personality formation is complete. childhood or adolescence, personality disorders are not diagnosed until
b)The diagnosis of personality disorders is extremely adulthood – that is, at age 18, when personality is more completely formed.
difficult because the individual doesn’t acknowledge the Although there can be great variance among patients with personality disorders,
illness. many experience significant impairment in fulfilling family, academic, employment,
c) Diagnosis of a personality disorder depends on the and other functional roles. These individuals believe the problem arises with
existence of an early childhood trauma. others, not with themselves, but the involved behaviors are identified as being
d) Diagnosis involves identifying significant impairment problematic and long-standing. Diagnosis of a personality disorder does not
in forming self-confidence and appropriate self- require identifying significant impairment in forming self-confidence and
esteem. appropriate self-esteem or demonstrating he existence of early childhood trauma.
In the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental a) Dramatic
Disorders (5th ed.), borderline personality disorder is · Cluster A presents with odd or eccentric behaviors; Cluster B presents erratic or
categorized as a Cluster B disorder. Nurse understands dramatic behaviors Cluster C presents anxious or fearful behaviors.
that which of the following is the primary behavior
characteristic of this cluster of disorders?
a) Dramatic
b)Eccentric
c) Anxious
d) Odd
Which long-term patterns are consistent with a diagnosis a) Unstable personal relationships
of borderline personality disorder? (Select all that apply.) d)Impulsive behaviors
a) Unstable personal relationships e) Unrealistic self-image
b)Auditory hallucinations · Borderline personality disorder is characterized by a pervasive pattern of
c) Paranoid tendencies unstable interpersonal relationships, self-image, and affect, as well as marked
d) Impulsive behaviors impulsivity. Neither paranoia nor sensory hallucinations is generally associated
e)Unrealistic self-image with the diagnosis of borderline personality disorder.
Which behavior is most associated with a c) Cutting body parts
borderline personality disorder (BPD) and the · Many individuals diagnosed with borderline personality disorder engage in self-
tendency to self- harm? harm self-mutilation, such as cutting or burning. Although the remaining options
a) Intentional risk taking can result in physical harm, none are associated with behaviors identified as those
b)Chain smoking intended to produce self-harm among those diagnosed with BPD.
c) Cutting body parts
d) Sexual promiscuity
Impulsivity is a characteristic of borderline personality b) Disregard for consequences
disorder (BPD). Which aspect of this behavior is most · Impulsive behavior is motivated by a desire for immediate gratification without
likely to cause problems for the patient? regard for the consequences. Although patients diagnosed with BPD may possess
a) Egocentricity the other characteristics, they are not associated with the poor judgement that
b)Disregard for consequences results from impulsive behaviors.
c) Extreme confidence
d)Anxiety
Post-Simulation Quiz, & vSIM steps)| The University
of Texas-Arlinghton | Nurs 3381
Which is the best definition of personality?
a) A complex, engrained pattern of behaviors and characteristics that
a)A complex, engrained pattern of behaviors and
are largely outside of the individual’s consciousness
characteristics that are largely outside of the
· Personality is an ingrained, enduring pattern of behaving and relation to self,
individual’s consciousness
others, and the environment; it includes perceptions, attitudes, and emotions.
b)The way an individual reacts to situations
These behaviors and characteristics are consistent across a broad range of
and circumstances, over which he or she has little
situations and do not change easily. A person is usually not consciously aware of
or no control
his or her personality. Many factors influence personality: some stem from
c) The individual characteristics that change as one
biologic and genetic makeup, whereas others are acquired as a person
grows and experiences life situations
develops and interacts with the environment and other people.
d) Behaviors and beliefs that are present and acted
on from an individual’s birth
Which statement accurately describes the
b) Personality disorders result and behaviors that consistently deviate
relationship between culture and behaviors
from those considered culturally acceptable.
associated with personality disorders?
· An individual diagnosed with a personality disorder demonstrates behavior
a) Cultural norms determine the behaviors that
that often fails to conform to cultural, social, or legal norms. These
are associated with personality disorders.
characteristic behaviors are not based on specific cultural expectations, but
b)Personality disorders result and behaviors that
their nature is generally unacceptable to most cultures.
consistently deviate from those considered culturally
acceptable.
c) The behaviors demonstrated by an individual
diagnosed with a personality disorder conform to cultural
expectations.
d) Cultural norms determine the behaviors that
are associated with personality disorders.
, Which statement regarding the diagnosis of a personal a) Personality disorders are diagnosed in early adulthood, when
disorder is accurate? personality formation is complete.
a) Personality disorders are diagnosed in early · Although maladaptive behavioral patterns can often be traced to early
adulthood, when personality formation is complete. childhood or adolescence, personality disorders are not diagnosed until
b)The diagnosis of personality disorders is extremely adulthood – that is, at age 18, when personality is more completely formed.
difficult because the individual doesn’t acknowledge the Although there can be great variance among patients with personality disorders,
illness. many experience significant impairment in fulfilling family, academic, employment,
c) Diagnosis of a personality disorder depends on the and other functional roles. These individuals believe the problem arises with
existence of an early childhood trauma. others, not with themselves, but the involved behaviors are identified as being
d) Diagnosis involves identifying significant impairment problematic and long-standing. Diagnosis of a personality disorder does not
in forming self-confidence and appropriate self- require identifying significant impairment in forming self-confidence and
esteem. appropriate self-esteem or demonstrating he existence of early childhood trauma.
In the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental a) Dramatic
Disorders (5th ed.), borderline personality disorder is · Cluster A presents with odd or eccentric behaviors; Cluster B presents erratic or
categorized as a Cluster B disorder. Nurse understands dramatic behaviors Cluster C presents anxious or fearful behaviors.
that which of the following is the primary behavior
characteristic of this cluster of disorders?
a) Dramatic
b)Eccentric
c) Anxious
d) Odd
Which long-term patterns are consistent with a diagnosis a) Unstable personal relationships
of borderline personality disorder? (Select all that apply.) d)Impulsive behaviors
a) Unstable personal relationships e) Unrealistic self-image
b)Auditory hallucinations · Borderline personality disorder is characterized by a pervasive pattern of
c) Paranoid tendencies unstable interpersonal relationships, self-image, and affect, as well as marked
d) Impulsive behaviors impulsivity. Neither paranoia nor sensory hallucinations is generally associated
e)Unrealistic self-image with the diagnosis of borderline personality disorder.
Which behavior is most associated with a c) Cutting body parts
borderline personality disorder (BPD) and the · Many individuals diagnosed with borderline personality disorder engage in self-
tendency to self- harm? harm self-mutilation, such as cutting or burning. Although the remaining options
a) Intentional risk taking can result in physical harm, none are associated with behaviors identified as those
b)Chain smoking intended to produce self-harm among those diagnosed with BPD.
c) Cutting body parts
d) Sexual promiscuity
Impulsivity is a characteristic of borderline personality b) Disregard for consequences
disorder (BPD). Which aspect of this behavior is most · Impulsive behavior is motivated by a desire for immediate gratification without
likely to cause problems for the patient? regard for the consequences. Although patients diagnosed with BPD may possess
a) Egocentricity the other characteristics, they are not associated with the poor judgement that
b)Disregard for consequences results from impulsive behaviors.
c) Extreme confidence
d)Anxiety
