RASMUSSEN MENTAL HEALTH BUNDLED
EXAMS PREP MATERIAL WITH COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
◉ paranoid personality disorder is classified as? Answer: paranoid
about those around them; not trusting
◉ schizoid personality disorder is classified as? Answer: no
attachment; they don't need closer or personal relationships
◉ schizotypal personality disorder is classified as? Answer: very
eccentric, odd magical thinking and beliefs
◉ What Priority Nursing interventions? Personality Disorders Cluster
A- odd, eccentric Answer: focus on safety and communication
◉ What are the four Cluster B-Personality Disorders? (Erratic,
Dramatic, Emotional) Answer: Antisocial
Borderline
Histrionic
Narcissistic
◉ Antisocial is defined as? Answer: does NOT mean they don't like
people; don't conform to society. Ex: Ted Bundy; con-artists, no
,remorse, no moral values, lie, steal, feel no responsibility. Don't let
them be in a position of power ex: judge, public speaker
◉ Borderline is defined as? Answer: self-mutilation and suicide prone
behaviors; I hate you, I love you. If you leave me, I'll hurt myself.
Suicidal gesture for attention; emotional instability, sees relationships
to not feel abandoned/alone
◉ Histrionic is defined as? Answer: · Regina George in personality;
Very dramatic; speak, act, dress to get attention)
Narcissistic (They're better than you, they anticipate you are aware
that they're better than you; grandiosity, shallow relationships focused
on what others can do for them, arrogant
◉ Priority Nursing intervention for Cluster B-Personality Disorders?
(Erratic, Dramatic, Emotional) Answer: focus on dealing with
manipulation- setting boundaries. Set clear rules on behaviors and
enforce them consistently
◉ What are the three Cluster C -Personality Disorders? (fearful,
anxious) Answer: avoidant, dependent, obsessive-compulsive
◉ Avoidant is defined as? Answer: fearful of rejection; social anxiety
or phobia; social skills training is beneficial
◉ Dependent is defined as? Answer: afraid of being alone; depending
on someone ex: anxious if caregiver is sick or away
, ◉ Obsessive-Compulsive is defined as? Answer: don't confuse with
OCD; we're not going to see ritual; individual who is a perfectionist
and unable to delegate or let go of things
◉ Priority Nursing interventions for Cluster C (fearful, anxious)
Answer: focus social skills training and reduce anxiety
◉ eating disorders is defined as? Answer: anorexia nervosa and
bulimia nervosa
◉ anorexia nervosa is defined as? Answer: (lower body weight)
cognitive distortions, poor prognosis. Low blood pressure, low HR,
electrolyte imbalance leading to cardiac issue, medical care in
hospital, lanugo, problems with body temp regulations. When in
treatment: self esteem issues, identifying triggers, emotions and food
relationship
◉ Bulimia Nervosa is defined as? Answer: (normal, slightly
overweight) emotional relationship (identify trigger)
◉ Binge Eating is defined as? Answer: (obese over time) emotional
relationship (identify trigger). Classified in 2 hours you ate the entire
thanksgiving spread by yourself
◉ Priority nursing concern for: eating disorders Answer: Electrolyte
imbalances.
EXAMS PREP MATERIAL WITH COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
◉ paranoid personality disorder is classified as? Answer: paranoid
about those around them; not trusting
◉ schizoid personality disorder is classified as? Answer: no
attachment; they don't need closer or personal relationships
◉ schizotypal personality disorder is classified as? Answer: very
eccentric, odd magical thinking and beliefs
◉ What Priority Nursing interventions? Personality Disorders Cluster
A- odd, eccentric Answer: focus on safety and communication
◉ What are the four Cluster B-Personality Disorders? (Erratic,
Dramatic, Emotional) Answer: Antisocial
Borderline
Histrionic
Narcissistic
◉ Antisocial is defined as? Answer: does NOT mean they don't like
people; don't conform to society. Ex: Ted Bundy; con-artists, no
,remorse, no moral values, lie, steal, feel no responsibility. Don't let
them be in a position of power ex: judge, public speaker
◉ Borderline is defined as? Answer: self-mutilation and suicide prone
behaviors; I hate you, I love you. If you leave me, I'll hurt myself.
Suicidal gesture for attention; emotional instability, sees relationships
to not feel abandoned/alone
◉ Histrionic is defined as? Answer: · Regina George in personality;
Very dramatic; speak, act, dress to get attention)
Narcissistic (They're better than you, they anticipate you are aware
that they're better than you; grandiosity, shallow relationships focused
on what others can do for them, arrogant
◉ Priority Nursing intervention for Cluster B-Personality Disorders?
(Erratic, Dramatic, Emotional) Answer: focus on dealing with
manipulation- setting boundaries. Set clear rules on behaviors and
enforce them consistently
◉ What are the three Cluster C -Personality Disorders? (fearful,
anxious) Answer: avoidant, dependent, obsessive-compulsive
◉ Avoidant is defined as? Answer: fearful of rejection; social anxiety
or phobia; social skills training is beneficial
◉ Dependent is defined as? Answer: afraid of being alone; depending
on someone ex: anxious if caregiver is sick or away
, ◉ Obsessive-Compulsive is defined as? Answer: don't confuse with
OCD; we're not going to see ritual; individual who is a perfectionist
and unable to delegate or let go of things
◉ Priority Nursing interventions for Cluster C (fearful, anxious)
Answer: focus social skills training and reduce anxiety
◉ eating disorders is defined as? Answer: anorexia nervosa and
bulimia nervosa
◉ anorexia nervosa is defined as? Answer: (lower body weight)
cognitive distortions, poor prognosis. Low blood pressure, low HR,
electrolyte imbalance leading to cardiac issue, medical care in
hospital, lanugo, problems with body temp regulations. When in
treatment: self esteem issues, identifying triggers, emotions and food
relationship
◉ Bulimia Nervosa is defined as? Answer: (normal, slightly
overweight) emotional relationship (identify trigger)
◉ Binge Eating is defined as? Answer: (obese over time) emotional
relationship (identify trigger). Classified in 2 hours you ate the entire
thanksgiving spread by yourself
◉ Priority nursing concern for: eating disorders Answer: Electrolyte
imbalances.
