NCLEX Exam: Trivia Questions On Personality Disorders!
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- 1.Which of the following characteristics or client histories substantiates a diagnosis of antisocial personality disorder?
- A.
Delusional thinking
- B.
Feelings of inferiority
- C.
Disorganized thinking
- D.
Multiple criminal charges
- 2.A client with borderline personality disorder is admitted to the unit after slashing his wrist. Which of the following goals is most important after promoting safety?
- A.
Establish a therapeutic relationship with the client
- B.
Identify whether splitting is present in the client’s thoughts
- C.
Talk about the client’s acting out and self-destructive tendencies.
- D.
Encourage the client to understand why he blames others
- 3.Which of the following characteristics or situations is indicated when a client with borderline personality disorder has a crisis?
- A.
Antisocial behavior
- B.
Suspicious behavior
- C.
Relationship problems
- D.
Auditory hallucinations
- 4.Which of the following assessment findings is seen in a client diagnosed with borderline personality disorder?
- A.
Abrasions in various healing stages
- B.
Intermittent episodes of hypertension
- C.
Alternating tachycardia and bradycardia
- D.
Mild state of euphoria with disorientation
- 5.In planning care for a client with borderline personality disorder. a nurse must be aware that this client is prone to develop which of the following conditions?
- A.
Binge eating
- B.
Memory loss
- C.
Cult membership
- D.
Delusional thinking
- 6.Which of the following statements is expected from a client with borderline personality disorder with a history of dysfunctional relationships?
- A.
“I won’t get involved in another relationship.”
- B.
“I’m determined to look for the perfect partner.”
- C.
“I’ve decided to use better communication skills.”
- D.
“I’m going to be an equal partner in a relationship.”
- 7.Which of the following conditions is likely to coexist in clients with a diagnosis of borderline personality disorder?
- A.
Avoidance
- B.
Delirium
- C.
Depression
- D.
Disorientation
- 8.Which of the following nursing interventions has priority for a client with borderline personality disorder?
- A.
Maintain consistent and realistic limits
- B.
Give instructions for meeting basic self-care needs
- C.
Engage in daytime activities to stimulate wakefulness
- D.
Have the client attend group therapy on a daily basis
- 9.A nurse is assessing a client diagnosed with dependent personality disorder. Which of the following characteristics is a major component to this disorder?
- A.
Abrasive to others
- B.
Indifferent to others
- C.
Manipulative of others
- D.
Over-reliance on others
- 10.Which of the following information must be included for the family of a client diagnosed with dependent personality disorder?
- A.
Address coping skills
- B.
Explore panic attacks
- C.
Promote exercise programs
- D.
Decrease aggressive outbursts
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