NSG 526 EXAM 3
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
Question 1.
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.
Correct Answer: occupationally.
traits
Question 2.
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 -----------
Correct Answer: without a formal diagnosis.
Question 3.
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)
Correct 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)
Question 4.
Paranoid, Schizoid, and Schizotypal personality disorders are Cluster ---------
which aligns with which one?-------------------
1. (Anxious, Fearful)
2. (Odd or Eccentric)
,3. (Dramatic, Emotional, Erratic)
Correct Answer: A
Odd/Eccentric
Question 5.
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)
Correct Answer: B
Dramatic, Emotional, Erratic
Question 6.
avoidant, dependent, obsessive-compulsive personality disorders are
Cluster ---------
which aligns with which one?-------------------
1. (Anxious, Fearful)
2. (Odd or Eccentric)
3. (Dramatic, Emotional, Erratic)
Correct Answer: C
Anxious, Fearful
Question 7.
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.
,Correct Answer: Paranoid (cluster A)
confiding
manipulation stress
straightforward (as with all of cluster A)
Question 8.
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.
Correct Answer: Schizoid (cluster A)
avoids isolated
aloof
fear
simplification (as with all of cluster A)
Question 9.
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.
Correct Answer: Schizotypal (cluster A)
reference magical
stereotyped
, blunted
strained
Explanations (as with all of cluster A)
Question 10.
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.
Correct Answer: Antisocial (cluster B)
charm
rights
impulsive
manipulative and aggressive.
boundaries
Question 11.
Paranoid
Schizoid
Schizotypal
Antisocial
Borderline
Histrionic
Narcissistic
Avoidant
Dependent
Obsessive-compulsive personality disorders
Which one:
Characteristics: unstable, intense relationships; --------- disturbances; impulsivity;
self----------; rapid mood shifts; chronic e--------; intense fear of abandonment; splitting;
and anger. A major defense is splitting (alternating between idealizing and devaluing).
Self-mutilation and suicide-prone behavior are often-used impulsive self-destructive
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
Question 1.
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.
Correct Answer: occupationally.
traits
Question 2.
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 -----------
Correct Answer: without a formal diagnosis.
Question 3.
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)
Correct 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)
Question 4.
Paranoid, Schizoid, and Schizotypal personality disorders are Cluster ---------
which aligns with which one?-------------------
1. (Anxious, Fearful)
2. (Odd or Eccentric)
,3. (Dramatic, Emotional, Erratic)
Correct Answer: A
Odd/Eccentric
Question 5.
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)
Correct Answer: B
Dramatic, Emotional, Erratic
Question 6.
avoidant, dependent, obsessive-compulsive personality disorders are
Cluster ---------
which aligns with which one?-------------------
1. (Anxious, Fearful)
2. (Odd or Eccentric)
3. (Dramatic, Emotional, Erratic)
Correct Answer: C
Anxious, Fearful
Question 7.
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.
,Correct Answer: Paranoid (cluster A)
confiding
manipulation stress
straightforward (as with all of cluster A)
Question 8.
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.
Correct Answer: Schizoid (cluster A)
avoids isolated
aloof
fear
simplification (as with all of cluster A)
Question 9.
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.
Correct Answer: Schizotypal (cluster A)
reference magical
stereotyped
, blunted
strained
Explanations (as with all of cluster A)
Question 10.
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.
Correct Answer: Antisocial (cluster B)
charm
rights
impulsive
manipulative and aggressive.
boundaries
Question 11.
Paranoid
Schizoid
Schizotypal
Antisocial
Borderline
Histrionic
Narcissistic
Avoidant
Dependent
Obsessive-compulsive personality disorders
Which one:
Characteristics: unstable, intense relationships; --------- disturbances; impulsivity;
self----------; rapid mood shifts; chronic e--------; intense fear of abandonment; splitting;
and anger. A major defense is splitting (alternating between idealizing and devaluing).
Self-mutilation and suicide-prone behavior are often-used impulsive self-destructive