NUR 356 EXAM 4 With Questions And Answers 2024-2025
Cluster A personality disorder identifies with
Perverse, weird and eccentric behaviors
Manipulative and a disregard for social norms is consistent with
Antisocial Personality Disorder
Submissive and clinging behaviour and fear of separation is consistent with
Cluster C; Dependent disorder
What priority would be for a nurse caring for a client diagnosed with a personality
disorder?
Exhibiting self injury & violence
A nurse is working with a client who has been diagnosed with a personality disorder.
Which of the following would be the most appropriate response by the nurse?
Instruct the client that there is no medication available to cure the disorder
Which of the following best illustrates an example of an evaluation of a short-term goal
for a client diagnosed with a personality disorder?
The client verbalizes and understanding of the rules and regulations related to the
treatment setting and an understanding of consequences related to violation
The nurse knows that a paranoid personality is a very suspicious one that takes
everything as a threat. The nurse will need to?
Appear and behave in a non-threatening manner when approaching the client
The nurse knows that a client with OCD has a need to control their environment and
keep their items in a neat stack or organized way. What is an indication of distress and
does require follow up?
Having belongings strewn haphazardly around
There is a part of the care plan for a client who exhibits antisocial personality disorder
and it is to
Help them over time in expressing angry feelings so they may learn how to handle their
issues in a productive manner
, Splitting and manipulative behaviors are the characteristics of personality disorders, as
a nurse what should be done?
Therapeutic boundaries or limits should be established with the client
Narcissistic personality disorder is part of Cluster B, and is manifested by
elaborating symptoms of arrogance, grandiose views about personal importance,
constant need for admiration, and lack of empathy towards other people, which in turn
may lead to inability to maintain good relationships; usually sensitive to criticism
Individuals diagnosed with Histrionic Personality Disorder are more likely to
exhibit symptoms of self-dramatizing, attention-seeking, highly sociable,
and seductive. They often achieve their goal of gaining attention by manipulation and
exhibitionism.
When a client loses total control then it a safety concern for all involved and the nurse
knows to intervene and that
A client with paranoid personality is on constant guard ready for any real or perceived
threat, they may be tense and irritable and extremely over sensitive. They learn to
defend themselves by attacking first.
The Most Appropriate Nursing Interventions When Caring for a Client With Paranoid
Personality Disorder?
speak in a clear, calm manner and to maintain a confident manner; A composed manner
provides the client with a sense of security and safety and does not challenge the
aggressive behavior.
Which of the following is the most therapeutic nursing intervention when working with a
client who has been diagnosed with borderline personality disorder?
establish clear boundaries, are predictable, and empathetic while addressing specific
client behaviors
Antisocial Personality Disorder is characterized as
dishonesty, manipulative, anger towards others often leading to other's harm entitled
behaviors, and inability to accept blame for their actions.
What is a long-term goal for a client w/ Antisocial Personality Disorder?
Long term goals for this individual would include taking responsibility for not violating
rules and laws
What does a nurse know w/ a client with characteristics of dependent personality
Cluster A personality disorder identifies with
Perverse, weird and eccentric behaviors
Manipulative and a disregard for social norms is consistent with
Antisocial Personality Disorder
Submissive and clinging behaviour and fear of separation is consistent with
Cluster C; Dependent disorder
What priority would be for a nurse caring for a client diagnosed with a personality
disorder?
Exhibiting self injury & violence
A nurse is working with a client who has been diagnosed with a personality disorder.
Which of the following would be the most appropriate response by the nurse?
Instruct the client that there is no medication available to cure the disorder
Which of the following best illustrates an example of an evaluation of a short-term goal
for a client diagnosed with a personality disorder?
The client verbalizes and understanding of the rules and regulations related to the
treatment setting and an understanding of consequences related to violation
The nurse knows that a paranoid personality is a very suspicious one that takes
everything as a threat. The nurse will need to?
Appear and behave in a non-threatening manner when approaching the client
The nurse knows that a client with OCD has a need to control their environment and
keep their items in a neat stack or organized way. What is an indication of distress and
does require follow up?
Having belongings strewn haphazardly around
There is a part of the care plan for a client who exhibits antisocial personality disorder
and it is to
Help them over time in expressing angry feelings so they may learn how to handle their
issues in a productive manner
, Splitting and manipulative behaviors are the characteristics of personality disorders, as
a nurse what should be done?
Therapeutic boundaries or limits should be established with the client
Narcissistic personality disorder is part of Cluster B, and is manifested by
elaborating symptoms of arrogance, grandiose views about personal importance,
constant need for admiration, and lack of empathy towards other people, which in turn
may lead to inability to maintain good relationships; usually sensitive to criticism
Individuals diagnosed with Histrionic Personality Disorder are more likely to
exhibit symptoms of self-dramatizing, attention-seeking, highly sociable,
and seductive. They often achieve their goal of gaining attention by manipulation and
exhibitionism.
When a client loses total control then it a safety concern for all involved and the nurse
knows to intervene and that
A client with paranoid personality is on constant guard ready for any real or perceived
threat, they may be tense and irritable and extremely over sensitive. They learn to
defend themselves by attacking first.
The Most Appropriate Nursing Interventions When Caring for a Client With Paranoid
Personality Disorder?
speak in a clear, calm manner and to maintain a confident manner; A composed manner
provides the client with a sense of security and safety and does not challenge the
aggressive behavior.
Which of the following is the most therapeutic nursing intervention when working with a
client who has been diagnosed with borderline personality disorder?
establish clear boundaries, are predictable, and empathetic while addressing specific
client behaviors
Antisocial Personality Disorder is characterized as
dishonesty, manipulative, anger towards others often leading to other's harm entitled
behaviors, and inability to accept blame for their actions.
What is a long-term goal for a client w/ Antisocial Personality Disorder?
Long term goals for this individual would include taking responsibility for not violating
rules and laws
What does a nurse know w/ a client with characteristics of dependent personality
