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