NSG 526 2027 Exam 3 Verified Exam Questions and Answers -
Verified - Grade A+
Question 1.
Personality disorders were originally classified as Axis ---------- diagnoses in the
DSM-IV-TR.
Correct Answer: II
Question 2.
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.
Correct Answer: behavior
Question 3.
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 4.
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.
• 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)
Question 5.
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
• 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) -✓✓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
behaviors. ----------- is intense and pervasive and help with ---------- management is an
important intervention. Relationship building, safety, and -------- setting are other foci.
Correct Answer: Borderline (cluster B)
identity self-mutilation emptiness Anger/Anger limit setting
, Question 12.
Paranoid Schizoid Schizotypal Antisocial Borderline Histrionic Narcissistic Avoidant
Dependent Obsessive-compulsive personality disorders
Which one:
Characteristics: center of attention; flamboyant; seductive or provocative behaviors;
s-------, rapidly shifting ---------; dramatic expression of emotions; overly concerned with
--------- others; exaggerates degree of intimacy with others; self-----------; preoccupied
with own appearance.
Experience depression when a---------- of others is not given. Suicide gestures may result
in client entry into the health care system. A thorough assessment of suicide potential
must be undertaken, and support offered in the form of clear ---------- of psychotherapy.
Correct Answer: Histrionic (cluster B) shallow emotions impressing
self-aggrandizing (promoting oneself as being powerful or important)
admiration parameters
Question 13.
Paranoid Schizoid Schizotypal Antisocial Borderline Histrionic Narcissistic Avoidant
Dependent Obsessive-compulsive personality disorders
Which one:
Characteristics: grandiosity, fantasies of power or brilliance, need to be a-------, sense of
entitlement, arrogant, patronizing, rude, overestimates self and underestimates others.
This behavior covers a fragile ego. In health care setting demand the ------- of
everything. When client is corrected, when boundaries are defined, or when limits are
set on client's behavior, client feels --------------, degraded, and empty. To lower anxiety
the client may launch a ---------
The nurse should gently help the client identify attempts to seek and become ---------,
exhibit grandiose behavior, and sense of entitlement.
Correct Answer: Narcissistic (cluster B)
admired best humiliated counterattack.
perfect
Question 14.
Paranoid Schizoid Schizotypal Antisocial Borderline Histrionic Narcissistic Avoidant
Dependent Obsessive-compulsive personality disorders
Which one:
Characteristics: social inhibition, feelings of ------, hypersensitivity to criticism,
preoccupation with fear of rejection and ----------, and self perceived to be socially inept.
Low self-esteem and hypersensitivity grow as support networks decrease. Demands of
workplace often ----------.
Project that caregivers will harm them through disapproval and perceive ------------ where
none exists. Nurses can teach socialization skills, provide positive feedback, and build
------------
Correct Answer: Avoidant (cluster C)
inadequacy overwhelming rejection self-esteem.
Verified - Grade A+
Question 1.
Personality disorders were originally classified as Axis ---------- diagnoses in the
DSM-IV-TR.
Correct Answer: II
Question 2.
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.
Correct Answer: behavior
Question 3.
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 4.
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.
• 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)
Question 5.
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
• 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) -✓✓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
behaviors. ----------- is intense and pervasive and help with ---------- management is an
important intervention. Relationship building, safety, and -------- setting are other foci.
Correct Answer: Borderline (cluster B)
identity self-mutilation emptiness Anger/Anger limit setting
, Question 12.
Paranoid Schizoid Schizotypal Antisocial Borderline Histrionic Narcissistic Avoidant
Dependent Obsessive-compulsive personality disorders
Which one:
Characteristics: center of attention; flamboyant; seductive or provocative behaviors;
s-------, rapidly shifting ---------; dramatic expression of emotions; overly concerned with
--------- others; exaggerates degree of intimacy with others; self-----------; preoccupied
with own appearance.
Experience depression when a---------- of others is not given. Suicide gestures may result
in client entry into the health care system. A thorough assessment of suicide potential
must be undertaken, and support offered in the form of clear ---------- of psychotherapy.
Correct Answer: Histrionic (cluster B) shallow emotions impressing
self-aggrandizing (promoting oneself as being powerful or important)
admiration parameters
Question 13.
Paranoid Schizoid Schizotypal Antisocial Borderline Histrionic Narcissistic Avoidant
Dependent Obsessive-compulsive personality disorders
Which one:
Characteristics: grandiosity, fantasies of power or brilliance, need to be a-------, sense of
entitlement, arrogant, patronizing, rude, overestimates self and underestimates others.
This behavior covers a fragile ego. In health care setting demand the ------- of
everything. When client is corrected, when boundaries are defined, or when limits are
set on client's behavior, client feels --------------, degraded, and empty. To lower anxiety
the client may launch a ---------
The nurse should gently help the client identify attempts to seek and become ---------,
exhibit grandiose behavior, and sense of entitlement.
Correct Answer: Narcissistic (cluster B)
admired best humiliated counterattack.
perfect
Question 14.
Paranoid Schizoid Schizotypal Antisocial Borderline Histrionic Narcissistic Avoidant
Dependent Obsessive-compulsive personality disorders
Which one:
Characteristics: social inhibition, feelings of ------, hypersensitivity to criticism,
preoccupation with fear of rejection and ----------, and self perceived to be socially inept.
Low self-esteem and hypersensitivity grow as support networks decrease. Demands of
workplace often ----------.
Project that caregivers will harm them through disapproval and perceive ------------ where
none exists. Nurses can teach socialization skills, provide positive feedback, and build
------------
Correct Answer: Avoidant (cluster C)
inadequacy overwhelming rejection self-esteem.
