NR 547 Final EXAM 2025 AND PRACTICE
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Which screening tools are brief self-assessments used to assist in diagnosing borderline
personality disorder?
A. Narcissistic Personality Inventory
B. Schizotypal Personality Questionnaire
C. McLean Screening Instrument & Zanarini Rating Scale
D. Elemental Psychopathy Assessment
Correct Answer: C. McLean Screening Instrument & Zanarini Rating Scale
Rationale: Both the McLean Screening Instrument and the Zanarini Rating Scale are validated
self-assessments designed to assist in diagnosing borderline personality disorder.
Which self-assessment is used for narcissistic personality disorder?
A. Obsessive-Compulsive Inventory-Revised
B. Narcissistic Personality Inventory
C. Schizotypal Personality Questionnaire
D. Elemental Psychopathy Assessment
Correct Answer: B. Narcissistic Personality Inventory
Rationale: The Narcissistic Personality Inventory is specifically designed to measure traits of
narcissistic personality disorder.
Which assessment may be used to assist with the diagnosis of antisocial personality disorder?
A. McLean Screening Instrument
B. Elemental Psychopathy Assessment
C. Narcissistic Personality Inventory
D. Obsessive-Compulsive Inventory-Revised
,Correct Answer: B. Elemental Psychopathy Assessment
Rationale: The Elemental Psychopathy Assessment is a tool that helps identify psychopathy and
can aid in diagnosing antisocial personality disorder.
Which self-assessment is used to evaluate schizotypal personality disorder?
A. Schizotypal Personality Questionnaire
B. Obsessive-Compulsive Inventory-Revised
C. Narcissistic Personality Inventory
D. McLean Screening Instrument
Correct Answer: A. Schizotypal Personality Questionnaire
Rationale: The Schizotypal Personality Questionnaire is designed to measure schizotypal traits,
aiding in the diagnosis of schizotypal personality disorder.
Which tool is a self-assessment for obsessive-compulsive personality disorder?
A. Obsessive-Compulsive Inventory-Revised
B. Elemental Psychopathy Assessment
C. Narcissistic Personality Inventory
D. Schizotypal Personality Questionnaire
Correct Answer: A. Obsessive-Compulsive Inventory-Revised
Rationale: The Obsessive-Compulsive Inventory-Revised is a structured self-assessment to
evaluate obsessive-compulsive personality features.
Which type of assessment requires specialized training to conduct and is used for diagnosing
personality disorders?
A. Observer-rated structured interviews
B. Self-administered inventories
C. Cognitive-behavioral worksheets
D. Neuropsychological testing
Correct Answer: A. Observer-rated structured interviews
Rationale: Observer-rated structured interviews are formal diagnostic tools requiring
professional training to properly assess personality disorders.
,What is the primary treatment for personality disorders?
A. Pharmacotherapy alone
B. Lifestyle changes only
C. Psychotherapy as the main approach
D. Hospitalization
Correct Answer: C. Psychotherapy as the main approach
Rationale: While pharmacotherapy may help manage symptoms, psychotherapy is the primary
treatment, promoting insight, coping skills, and healthier social interactions.
Diagnosis of antisocial personality disorder is not made in which population?
A. Individuals with schizophrenia
B. Individuals with intellectual disabilities
C. Individuals younger than 18
D. Individuals with depression
Correct Answer: C. Individuals younger than 18
Rationale: Antisocial personality disorder cannot be diagnosed in those under 18 years old;
conduct disorder is used for younger individuals.
Symptoms of personality disorders usually begin by when?
A. Late childhood
B. Middle adulthood
C. No later than early adulthood
D. Only during old age
Correct Answer: C. No later than early adulthood
Rationale: Personality disorder symptoms typically appear by early adulthood, although they
may not become clinically significant until later life events exacerbate them.
Which safety concern is most associated with borderline personality disorder?
A. Obsessive rituals
B. Increased risk for suicide and self-harm
C. Aggressive behavior toward others
D. Social withdrawal
, Correct Answer: B. Increased risk for suicide and self-harm
Rationale: Borderline personality disorder carries a high risk of self-harm, suicide, and
engagement in risky behaviors, making safety planning crucial.
Which safety concern is associated with antisocial personality disorder?
A. Avoidance of social situations
B. Risk of harm to self or others
C. Excessive anxiety
D. Obsessive rituals
Correct Answer: B. Risk of harm to self or others
Rationale: Clients with antisocial personality disorder may pose risks to themselves or others,
requiring a collaborative safety plan with coping strategies and support systems.
Substance use disorder is diagnosed when:
A. A person uses a substance recreationally
B. Substance use occurs in a social setting
C. Recurrent use causes impairment in health, work, or daily life
D. The substance is used for medical purposes
Correct Answer: C. Recurrent use causes impairment in health, work, or daily life
Rationale: Substance use disorder is defined by recurrent use leading to significant impairment
such as health problems, disability, or failure to meet responsibilities.
What is tolerance in substance use?
A. Experiencing withdrawal symptoms after stopping
B. Increased sensitivity to a drug
C. Decreased effect of a drug requiring higher doses
D. Using multiple substances at once
Correct Answer: C. Decreased effect of a drug requiring higher doses
Rationale: Tolerance occurs when repeated drug use causes reduced effects, requiring
increasing doses to achieve the original effect.
Which statement defines dependence?
A. Psychological craving for a substance
QUESTIONS |ACCURATE ANSWERS| VERIFIED
FOR GUARANTEED PASS |GRADED A |NEW
VERSION
Which screening tools are brief self-assessments used to assist in diagnosing borderline
personality disorder?
A. Narcissistic Personality Inventory
B. Schizotypal Personality Questionnaire
C. McLean Screening Instrument & Zanarini Rating Scale
D. Elemental Psychopathy Assessment
Correct Answer: C. McLean Screening Instrument & Zanarini Rating Scale
Rationale: Both the McLean Screening Instrument and the Zanarini Rating Scale are validated
self-assessments designed to assist in diagnosing borderline personality disorder.
Which self-assessment is used for narcissistic personality disorder?
A. Obsessive-Compulsive Inventory-Revised
B. Narcissistic Personality Inventory
C. Schizotypal Personality Questionnaire
D. Elemental Psychopathy Assessment
Correct Answer: B. Narcissistic Personality Inventory
Rationale: The Narcissistic Personality Inventory is specifically designed to measure traits of
narcissistic personality disorder.
Which assessment may be used to assist with the diagnosis of antisocial personality disorder?
A. McLean Screening Instrument
B. Elemental Psychopathy Assessment
C. Narcissistic Personality Inventory
D. Obsessive-Compulsive Inventory-Revised
,Correct Answer: B. Elemental Psychopathy Assessment
Rationale: The Elemental Psychopathy Assessment is a tool that helps identify psychopathy and
can aid in diagnosing antisocial personality disorder.
Which self-assessment is used to evaluate schizotypal personality disorder?
A. Schizotypal Personality Questionnaire
B. Obsessive-Compulsive Inventory-Revised
C. Narcissistic Personality Inventory
D. McLean Screening Instrument
Correct Answer: A. Schizotypal Personality Questionnaire
Rationale: The Schizotypal Personality Questionnaire is designed to measure schizotypal traits,
aiding in the diagnosis of schizotypal personality disorder.
Which tool is a self-assessment for obsessive-compulsive personality disorder?
A. Obsessive-Compulsive Inventory-Revised
B. Elemental Psychopathy Assessment
C. Narcissistic Personality Inventory
D. Schizotypal Personality Questionnaire
Correct Answer: A. Obsessive-Compulsive Inventory-Revised
Rationale: The Obsessive-Compulsive Inventory-Revised is a structured self-assessment to
evaluate obsessive-compulsive personality features.
Which type of assessment requires specialized training to conduct and is used for diagnosing
personality disorders?
A. Observer-rated structured interviews
B. Self-administered inventories
C. Cognitive-behavioral worksheets
D. Neuropsychological testing
Correct Answer: A. Observer-rated structured interviews
Rationale: Observer-rated structured interviews are formal diagnostic tools requiring
professional training to properly assess personality disorders.
,What is the primary treatment for personality disorders?
A. Pharmacotherapy alone
B. Lifestyle changes only
C. Psychotherapy as the main approach
D. Hospitalization
Correct Answer: C. Psychotherapy as the main approach
Rationale: While pharmacotherapy may help manage symptoms, psychotherapy is the primary
treatment, promoting insight, coping skills, and healthier social interactions.
Diagnosis of antisocial personality disorder is not made in which population?
A. Individuals with schizophrenia
B. Individuals with intellectual disabilities
C. Individuals younger than 18
D. Individuals with depression
Correct Answer: C. Individuals younger than 18
Rationale: Antisocial personality disorder cannot be diagnosed in those under 18 years old;
conduct disorder is used for younger individuals.
Symptoms of personality disorders usually begin by when?
A. Late childhood
B. Middle adulthood
C. No later than early adulthood
D. Only during old age
Correct Answer: C. No later than early adulthood
Rationale: Personality disorder symptoms typically appear by early adulthood, although they
may not become clinically significant until later life events exacerbate them.
Which safety concern is most associated with borderline personality disorder?
A. Obsessive rituals
B. Increased risk for suicide and self-harm
C. Aggressive behavior toward others
D. Social withdrawal
, Correct Answer: B. Increased risk for suicide and self-harm
Rationale: Borderline personality disorder carries a high risk of self-harm, suicide, and
engagement in risky behaviors, making safety planning crucial.
Which safety concern is associated with antisocial personality disorder?
A. Avoidance of social situations
B. Risk of harm to self or others
C. Excessive anxiety
D. Obsessive rituals
Correct Answer: B. Risk of harm to self or others
Rationale: Clients with antisocial personality disorder may pose risks to themselves or others,
requiring a collaborative safety plan with coping strategies and support systems.
Substance use disorder is diagnosed when:
A. A person uses a substance recreationally
B. Substance use occurs in a social setting
C. Recurrent use causes impairment in health, work, or daily life
D. The substance is used for medical purposes
Correct Answer: C. Recurrent use causes impairment in health, work, or daily life
Rationale: Substance use disorder is defined by recurrent use leading to significant impairment
such as health problems, disability, or failure to meet responsibilities.
What is tolerance in substance use?
A. Experiencing withdrawal symptoms after stopping
B. Increased sensitivity to a drug
C. Decreased effect of a drug requiring higher doses
D. Using multiple substances at once
Correct Answer: C. Decreased effect of a drug requiring higher doses
Rationale: Tolerance occurs when repeated drug use causes reduced effects, requiring
increasing doses to achieve the original effect.
Which statement defines dependence?
A. Psychological craving for a substance
