NSG 526 exam 3
NSG 526 exam 3 Wilkes
(Latest 2025/ 2026): Advanced
Pathophysiology Comprehensive
Questions (Frequently Tested) and
Complete Solutions Graded A+
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"
- Answer – culture inflexible
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.
- Answer - behavior
Personality disorders were originally classified as Axis ---------- diagnoses in the DSM-IV-TR.
- Answer - II
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 -----------
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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.
- Answer – occupationally.
traits
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.
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)
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(Dramatic, Emotional, Erratic) - 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)
Paranoid, Schizoid, and Schizotypal personality disorders are
Cluster --------- which aligns with which
one?-------------------
1. (Anxious, Fearful)
2. (Odd or Eccentric)
3. (Dramatic, Emotional, Erratic)
- Answer - A
Odd/Eccentric
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 -----------
- Answer - without a formal diagnosis.
antisocial, borderline, histrionic, and narcissistic personality disorders are
Cluster --------- which aligns with which
one?-------------------
1. (Anxious, Fearful)
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2. (Odd or Eccentric)
3. (Dramatic, Emotional, Erratic) - Answer - B
Dramatic, Emotional, Erratic
avoidant, dependent, obsessive-compulsive personality disorders are
Cluster --------- which aligns with which
one?-------------------
1. (Anxious, Fearful)
2. (Odd or Eccentric)
3. (Dramatic, Emotional, Erratic) - Answer - C
Anxious, Fearful
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
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NSG 526 exam 3 Wilkes
(Latest 2025/ 2026): Advanced
Pathophysiology Comprehensive
Questions (Frequently Tested) and
Complete Solutions Graded A+
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"
- Answer – culture inflexible
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.
- Answer - behavior
Personality disorders were originally classified as Axis ---------- diagnoses in the DSM-IV-TR.
- Answer - II
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 -----------
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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.
- Answer – occupationally.
traits
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.
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)
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(Dramatic, Emotional, Erratic) - 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)
Paranoid, Schizoid, and Schizotypal personality disorders are
Cluster --------- which aligns with which
one?-------------------
1. (Anxious, Fearful)
2. (Odd or Eccentric)
3. (Dramatic, Emotional, Erratic)
- Answer - A
Odd/Eccentric
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 -----------
- Answer - without a formal diagnosis.
antisocial, borderline, histrionic, and narcissistic personality disorders are
Cluster --------- which aligns with which
one?-------------------
1. (Anxious, Fearful)
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2. (Odd or Eccentric)
3. (Dramatic, Emotional, Erratic) - Answer - B
Dramatic, Emotional, Erratic
avoidant, dependent, obsessive-compulsive personality disorders are
Cluster --------- which aligns with which
one?-------------------
1. (Anxious, Fearful)
2. (Odd or Eccentric)
3. (Dramatic, Emotional, Erratic) - Answer - C
Anxious, Fearful
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
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