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Question 1 of 30
1. Question
1 point(s)The nursing diagnosis that would be most appropriate for a 22-year old client who uses ritualistic behavior would be:
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Question 2 of 30
2. Question
1 point(s)A psychiatrist prescribes an anti-obsessional agent for a client who is using ritualistic behavior. A common anti-anxiety medication used for this type of client would be:
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Question 3 of 30
3. Question
1 point(s)A 20-year old college student has been brought to the psychiatric hospital by her parents. Her admitting diagnosis is borderline personality disorder. When talking with the parents, which information would the nurse expect to be included in the client’s history? Select all that apply.
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Question 4 of 30
4. Question
1 point(s)A hospitalized client, diagnosed with a borderline personality disorder, consistently breaks the unit’s rules. This behavior should be confronted because it will help the client:
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Question 5 of 30
5. Question
1 point(s)When working with the nurse during the orientation phase of the relationship, a client with a borderline personality disorder would probably have the most difficulty in:
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Question 6 of 30
6. Question
1 point(s)A client with a diagnosis of borderline personality disorder has negative feelings toward the other clients on the unit and considers them all to be “bad.” The nurse understands this defense is known as:
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Question 7 of 30
7. Question
1 point(s)The client with antisocial personality disorder:
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Question 8 of 30
8. Question
1 point(s)A person with antisocial personality disorder has difficulty relating to others because of never having learned to:
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Question 9 of 30
9. Question
1 point(s)A young, handsome man with a diagnosis of antisocial personality disorder is being discharged from the hospital next week. He asks the nurse for her phone number so that he can call her for a date. The nurse’s best response would be:
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Question 10 of 30
10. Question
1 point(s)When caring for a client with a diagnosis of schizotypal personality disorder, the nurse should:
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Question 11 of 30
11. Question
1 point(s)A nurse is orienting a new client to the unit when another client rushes down the hallway and asks the nurse to sit down and talk. The client requesting the nurse’s attention is extremely manipulative and uses socially acting-out behaviors when demands are unmet. The nurse should:
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Question 12 of 30
12. Question
1 point(s)A client with a diagnosis of narcissistic personality disorder has been given a day pass from the psychiatric hospital. The client is due to return at 6 pm. At 5 pm the client telephones the nurse in charge of the unit and says “6 o’clock is too early. I feel like coming back at 7:30.” The nurse would be most therapeutic by telling the client to:
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Question 13 of 30
13. Question
1 point(s)An adult client with a borderline personality disorder become nauseated and vomits immediately after drinking 2 ounces of shampoo as a suicide gesture. The most appropriate initial response by the nurse would be to:
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Question 14 of 30
14. Question
1 point(s)A nurse notices that a client is mistrustful and shows hostile behavior. Which of the following types of personality disorder is associated with these characteristics?
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Question 15 of 30
15. Question
1 point(s)Which of the following statements is typical for a client diagnosed with a paranoid personality disorder?
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Question 16 of 30
16. Question
1 point(s)Which of the following characteristics is expected for a client with paranoid personality disorder who receives bad news?
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Question 17 of 30
17. Question
1 point(s)Which of the following types of behavior is expected from a client diagnosed with a paranoid personality disorder?
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Question 18 of 30
18. Question
1 point(s)Which of the following interventions is important for a client with paranoid personality disorder taking olanzapine (Zyprexa)?
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Question 19 of 30
19. Question
1 point(s)A client with antisocial personality is trying to convince a nurse that he deserves special privileges and that an exception to the rules should be made for him. Which of the following responses is the most appropriate?
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Question 20 of 30
20. Question
1 point(s)A nurse notices other clients on the unit avoiding a client diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder. When discussing appropriate behavior in group therapy, which of the following comments is expected about this client by his peers?
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Question 21 of 30
21. Question
1 point(s)Which of the following characteristics or client histories substantiates a diagnosis of antisocial personality disorder?
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Question 22 of 30
22. Question
1 point(s)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?
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Question 23 of 30
23. Question
1 point(s)Which of the following characteristics or situations is indicated when a client with borderline personality disorder has a crisis?
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Question 24 of 30
24. Question
1 point(s)Which of the following assessment findings is seen in a client diagnosed with borderline personality disorder?
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Question 25 of 30
25. Question
1 point(s)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?
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Question 26 of 30
26. Question
1 point(s)Which of the following statements is expected from a client with borderline personality disorder with a history of dysfunctional relationships?
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Question 27 of 30
27. Question
1 point(s)Which of the following conditions is likely to coexist in clients with a diagnosis of borderline personality disorder?
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Question 28 of 30
28. Question
1 point(s)Which of the following nursing interventions has priority for a client with borderline personality disorder?
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Question 29 of 30
29. Question
1 point(s)A nurse is assessing a client diagnosed with a dependent personality disorder. Which of the following characteristics is a major component of this disorder?
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Question 30 of 30
30. Question
1 point(s)Which of the following information must be included for the family of a client diagnosed with a dependent personality disorder?
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