Nur 350 Exam 3 Latest Questions and Complete
Solutions.
Identify characteristics of personality disorders as a whole - Correct Answer Enduring
patterns of behavior: began in childhood/adolescents that continue into adulthood
It is inflexible and pervasive in all areas of the person's social interaction
It is not associated with medical conditions
Name the personality disorders found in Cluster A - Correct Answer Paranoid, schizoid,
schizotypal
Name the personality disorders found in Cluster B: dramatic/emotional/erratic - Correct
Answer antisocial, borderline, histrionic, narcissistic
Name the personality disorders found in Cluster C: anxious/fearful - Correct Answer
Dependent, avoidant, obsessive compulsive
What is Paranoid Personality Disorder - Correct Answer The person perceives that all
people are out to get them, undermine them.
Believes spouse/significant other is unfaithful even when there is no evidence- very
controlling. Ver suspicious of people give compliments or statements of loyalty.
Nursing interventions to use for a person with Paranoid Personality disorder. - Correct
Answer Be neutral in approach, respectful, matter of fact. Ask permission to complete
tasks. Give straight forward explanations of what you will be doing
What is Schizoid Personality Disorder? - Correct Answer The person acts like
detachment-hermits. Does not desire close relationships. Emotionally cold
Nursing interventions to use for person with schizoid personality disorder. - Correct
Answer Tell client what to expect and what is expected from him for each task. Simplify
and clarify what you will be doing
, What is Schizotypal Personality Disorder - Correct Answer The person is uncomfortable in
realtionships. Excessive social anxiety, typically unhappy about not having close
relationships eccentric/odd beliefs
Antisocial Personality Disorder - Correct Answer The person has total disregard for other
and violates others rights
Does not conform to social norms, problems with the law, no guilt about what he/she has
done, typically has diagnosis of conduct disorder before age 15.
Nursing interventions to use for person with antisocial personality disorder - Correct
Answer Very structured milieu, Identify limits of behavior-what is expected, set limits on
manipulative behavior and unacceptable behaviors, consistency in expectations for all
clients from all staff, staff can discuss problems and provide support for each other, teach
to communicate needs.
Borderline Personality Disorder - Correct Answer Main issue: abandonment
Develops unstable and intense relationships, people are perceives as all good/all bad no
in between: splitting, unstable self image, involved in behaviors that are self-damaging:
Chemical abuse, overspending, sexual
Self-mutilation: used to reduce anxiety and relieve emotional pain and need to feel alive
Histrionic Personality Disorder - Correct Answer Very dramatic/highly emotional must be
at center of attention, clothes may be seductive or loud colors, elaborate fantasies about
others: idealize
Narcissistic Personality Disorder - Correct Answer Grandiose in perception of self-sees
self as superior to other. Strong need to be admired, lack of empathy for others, whole
purpose of life is to have others meet their needs. Sense of shame: never to make a
mistake and don't allow others to make mistakes
Avoidant Personality Disorder - Correct Answer The person is shy and avoids conflict,
sense of inadequacy, preoccupied with fear of rejection and criticism, low self-esteem
Nursing interventions to use for person with avoidant personality disorder - Correct
Answer Friendly, gentle, reassuring approach
Dependent Personality Disorder - Correct Answer The person perceives self as incapable
of making decisions or living life alone Clingy/excessive submission/passive.
Solutions.
Identify characteristics of personality disorders as a whole - Correct Answer Enduring
patterns of behavior: began in childhood/adolescents that continue into adulthood
It is inflexible and pervasive in all areas of the person's social interaction
It is not associated with medical conditions
Name the personality disorders found in Cluster A - Correct Answer Paranoid, schizoid,
schizotypal
Name the personality disorders found in Cluster B: dramatic/emotional/erratic - Correct
Answer antisocial, borderline, histrionic, narcissistic
Name the personality disorders found in Cluster C: anxious/fearful - Correct Answer
Dependent, avoidant, obsessive compulsive
What is Paranoid Personality Disorder - Correct Answer The person perceives that all
people are out to get them, undermine them.
Believes spouse/significant other is unfaithful even when there is no evidence- very
controlling. Ver suspicious of people give compliments or statements of loyalty.
Nursing interventions to use for a person with Paranoid Personality disorder. - Correct
Answer Be neutral in approach, respectful, matter of fact. Ask permission to complete
tasks. Give straight forward explanations of what you will be doing
What is Schizoid Personality Disorder? - Correct Answer The person acts like
detachment-hermits. Does not desire close relationships. Emotionally cold
Nursing interventions to use for person with schizoid personality disorder. - Correct
Answer Tell client what to expect and what is expected from him for each task. Simplify
and clarify what you will be doing
, What is Schizotypal Personality Disorder - Correct Answer The person is uncomfortable in
realtionships. Excessive social anxiety, typically unhappy about not having close
relationships eccentric/odd beliefs
Antisocial Personality Disorder - Correct Answer The person has total disregard for other
and violates others rights
Does not conform to social norms, problems with the law, no guilt about what he/she has
done, typically has diagnosis of conduct disorder before age 15.
Nursing interventions to use for person with antisocial personality disorder - Correct
Answer Very structured milieu, Identify limits of behavior-what is expected, set limits on
manipulative behavior and unacceptable behaviors, consistency in expectations for all
clients from all staff, staff can discuss problems and provide support for each other, teach
to communicate needs.
Borderline Personality Disorder - Correct Answer Main issue: abandonment
Develops unstable and intense relationships, people are perceives as all good/all bad no
in between: splitting, unstable self image, involved in behaviors that are self-damaging:
Chemical abuse, overspending, sexual
Self-mutilation: used to reduce anxiety and relieve emotional pain and need to feel alive
Histrionic Personality Disorder - Correct Answer Very dramatic/highly emotional must be
at center of attention, clothes may be seductive or loud colors, elaborate fantasies about
others: idealize
Narcissistic Personality Disorder - Correct Answer Grandiose in perception of self-sees
self as superior to other. Strong need to be admired, lack of empathy for others, whole
purpose of life is to have others meet their needs. Sense of shame: never to make a
mistake and don't allow others to make mistakes
Avoidant Personality Disorder - Correct Answer The person is shy and avoids conflict,
sense of inadequacy, preoccupied with fear of rejection and criticism, low self-esteem
Nursing interventions to use for person with avoidant personality disorder - Correct
Answer Friendly, gentle, reassuring approach
Dependent Personality Disorder - Correct Answer The person perceives self as incapable
of making decisions or living life alone Clingy/excessive submission/passive.
