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NURS 126 Final Exam QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE JUST RELEASED THIS
YEAR
Which cluster of personality disorders is characterized by odd or eccentric behaviors?
Cluster A
Which cluster of personality disorders is characterized by dramatic, emotional, or erratic
behaviors?
Cluster B
Which cluster of personality disorders is characterized by anxious or fearful behaviors?
Cluster C
The person is aware they have a problem and tend to be distressed by their symptoms
Ego dystonic
The person doesn't think they have a problem and the problem is with everyone else
ego syntonic
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A modified type of cognitive behavioral therapy with the goal of teaching people how to live
in the moment, develop healthy ways to cope with stress, regulate their emotions, and
improve their relationships with others.
Dialectical behavior therapy
Which Cluster A disorders are characterized by - odd or eccentric behavior?
Paranoid, Schizoid, Schizotypal
Which Cluster B disorders are characterized by - dramatic, emotional, or erratic behavior?
Borderline, Antisocial, Histrionic, Narcissistic
Which Cluster C disorders are characterized by - individuals appear anxious or fearful?
Avoidant, Dependent, Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder
Which personality disorder is characterized by:
- long-standing pervasive suspiciousness and mistrust of people
- During periods of stress, they may develop transient psychotic symptoms
- Appear aloof and withdrawn view this as necessary for their protection.
- Appear guarded or hypervigilant; appear alert to any impending danger.
- More common in males than females
- Are unforgiving and hold grudges
- Mood may be labile, quickly changing from quietly suspicious to angry or hostile.
- Responses may become sarcastic for no apparent reason.
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- Use the defense mechanism of projection, which is blaming other people, institutions, or
events for their own difficulties.
Paranoid Personality Disorder
How should the nurse approach the patient with paranoid personality disorder?
the nurse must approach these patients in a formal, businesslike manner and refrain from social
chit-chat or jokes. Being on time, keeping commitments, and being especially straightforward
are essential to the success of the nurse-patient relationship.
For which personality disorder should the nurse help patients validate ideas before taking
action?
Paranoid Personality Disorder
Which personality disorder is characterized by:
•A pervasive pattern of detachment from social relationships and a restricted range of
emotional expression in interpersonal settings
•anhedonia
•flat, colorless, and dull.
•uninterested in social activities, and
•Interests are directed at objects, things, and abstractions.
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•May do well at solitary jobs, intellectually successful
• May daydream excessively and have a rich and extensive fantasy life, often involves
someone the client has met only briefly
- can distinguish fantasy from reality
-Frequently do not marry or even form long-lasting romantic relationships.
- indecisive and lack future goals or direction - see no need for planning and have no
aspirations
- indifferent to praise or criticism
Schizoid Personality Disorder
For which disorder would the nurse:
- encourage social skills training
- Encourage enough social activity to prevent the individual from retreating into a fantasy
world
- Enhance the experience of pleasure, prevent social isolation, and increase emotional
responsiveness to others
- focus on improved functioning in the community by making referrals to social services or
case manager
Schizoid personality disorder
NURS 126 Final Exam QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE JUST RELEASED THIS
YEAR
Which cluster of personality disorders is characterized by odd or eccentric behaviors?
Cluster A
Which cluster of personality disorders is characterized by dramatic, emotional, or erratic
behaviors?
Cluster B
Which cluster of personality disorders is characterized by anxious or fearful behaviors?
Cluster C
The person is aware they have a problem and tend to be distressed by their symptoms
Ego dystonic
The person doesn't think they have a problem and the problem is with everyone else
ego syntonic
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A modified type of cognitive behavioral therapy with the goal of teaching people how to live
in the moment, develop healthy ways to cope with stress, regulate their emotions, and
improve their relationships with others.
Dialectical behavior therapy
Which Cluster A disorders are characterized by - odd or eccentric behavior?
Paranoid, Schizoid, Schizotypal
Which Cluster B disorders are characterized by - dramatic, emotional, or erratic behavior?
Borderline, Antisocial, Histrionic, Narcissistic
Which Cluster C disorders are characterized by - individuals appear anxious or fearful?
Avoidant, Dependent, Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder
Which personality disorder is characterized by:
- long-standing pervasive suspiciousness and mistrust of people
- During periods of stress, they may develop transient psychotic symptoms
- Appear aloof and withdrawn view this as necessary for their protection.
- Appear guarded or hypervigilant; appear alert to any impending danger.
- More common in males than females
- Are unforgiving and hold grudges
- Mood may be labile, quickly changing from quietly suspicious to angry or hostile.
- Responses may become sarcastic for no apparent reason.
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- Use the defense mechanism of projection, which is blaming other people, institutions, or
events for their own difficulties.
Paranoid Personality Disorder
How should the nurse approach the patient with paranoid personality disorder?
the nurse must approach these patients in a formal, businesslike manner and refrain from social
chit-chat or jokes. Being on time, keeping commitments, and being especially straightforward
are essential to the success of the nurse-patient relationship.
For which personality disorder should the nurse help patients validate ideas before taking
action?
Paranoid Personality Disorder
Which personality disorder is characterized by:
•A pervasive pattern of detachment from social relationships and a restricted range of
emotional expression in interpersonal settings
•anhedonia
•flat, colorless, and dull.
•uninterested in social activities, and
•Interests are directed at objects, things, and abstractions.
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•May do well at solitary jobs, intellectually successful
• May daydream excessively and have a rich and extensive fantasy life, often involves
someone the client has met only briefly
- can distinguish fantasy from reality
-Frequently do not marry or even form long-lasting romantic relationships.
- indecisive and lack future goals or direction - see no need for planning and have no
aspirations
- indifferent to praise or criticism
Schizoid Personality Disorder
For which disorder would the nurse:
- encourage social skills training
- Encourage enough social activity to prevent the individual from retreating into a fantasy
world
- Enhance the experience of pleasure, prevent social isolation, and increase emotional
responsiveness to others
- focus on improved functioning in the community by making referrals to social services or
case manager
Schizoid personality disorder
