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Question 1 of 25
1. Question
Nurse Florence assesses Mrs. B with borderline personality disorder. Which of the following behaviors are common to this diagnosis? Select all that apply.
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Question 2 of 25
2. Question
When a client with a personality disorder begins demonstrating manipulative behavior, which of the following nursing actions are most appropriate? Select all that apply.
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Question 3 of 25
3. Question
Barbara is a client with a borderline personality disorder. She is defensive and emotionally labile and often becomes suddenly and explosively angry. When interacting with her, you as a nurse would:
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Question 4 of 25
4. Question
Nurse Danita is working with clients who have personality disorders. Which of the following techniques would the nurse use to deal with her own feelings that interfere with therapeutic performance?
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Question 5 of 25
5. Question
A client with antisocial personality disorder was admitted in a unit at Nurseslabs Hospital. The newly admitted client stole money from an elderly in the unit. Which of the following is the most appropriate for the nurse to say to this client?
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Question 6 of 25
6. Question
Angela has a history of conflict-filled relationships. Despite an expressed desire for friends, she acts in ways that tend to alienate people. Which nursing intervention would be important for Angela?
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Question 7 of 25
7. Question
Tyrion describes himself as “very religious, with strong opinions about what is right and what is wrong.” He is quite judgmental about beliefs and lifestyles that are “unacceptable.” Which statement supports the nurse’s analysis that this client’s behavior is typical of someone with a personality disorder?
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Question 8 of 25
8. Question
Which statement about an individual with a personality disorder is true?
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Question 9 of 25
9. Question
Kyle is a client with an anxious, fearful personality who has difficulty accomplishing work assignments because of his fear of failure. He has been referred to the employee assistance program because of repeated absences from work and evidence of an alcohol problem. Which nursing diagnosis would be most appropriate?
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Question 10 of 25
10. Question
Santino is hospitalized at Nurseslabs Medical Center following a suicide attempt. His history reveals a previous diagnosis of schizoid personality disorder. Which of the following behaviors would be atypical of a client with this disorder?
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Question 11 of 25
11. Question
The community nurse is following up on Mrs. Jenner who was hospitalized at Nurseslabs Medical Center due to depressive disorder, not otherwise specified, following the death of her spouse. In reviewing the client’s chart, the nurse notes that Mrs. Jenner has an Axis II diagnosis of dependent personality disorder. Which behavior would the nurse anticipate in this client?
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Question 12 of 25
12. Question
Ralph is admitted to Nurseslabs Medical Center with the diagnosis of bipolar disorder, a single manic episode. Which of the following behaviors would the nurse expect to assess?
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Question 13 of 25
13. Question
In a day treatment program, a manic client is creating considerable chaos, behaving in a dominating and manipulative way. Which nursing intervention is most appropriate?
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Question 14 of 25
14. Question
An individual with depression has a deficiency in which neurotransmitters, based on the biogenic amine theory?
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Question 15 of 25
15. Question
Nurse Rica is teaching a client and her family about the causes of depression. Which of the following causative factors should the nurse emphasize as the most significant?
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Question 16 of 25
16. Question
Clara is under evaluation for imminent suicide risk, which information given by her would be most significant?
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Question 17 of 25
17. Question
Rendell is admitted in an acute psychiatric unit at Nurseslabs Medical Center. He suddenly tells Nurse Matt about his plans for suicide. The nurse’s priority is to:
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Question 18 of 25
18. Question
Which mood disorder is characterized by the client feeling depressed most of the day for a 2-year period?
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Question 19 of 25
19. Question
Using cognitive-behavioral therapy, which treatment would be appropriate for a client with depression?
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Question 20 of 25
20. Question
Nurse Nadine is assessing James who is diagnosed with bipolar disorder. The nurse would expect to find a history of:
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Question 21 of 25
21. Question
A client completing requirements for student teaching reports to the nurse an incident in which a student was rude and disrespectful. The client states, “None of the students respects my teaching ability.” The nurse identifies this as an example of which common negative cognition?
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Question 22 of 25
22. Question
The community nurse is speaking to a group of new mothers as part of a primary prevention program. Which self-measures would be most helpful as a strategy to decrease the occurrence of mood disorders?
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Question 23 of 25
23. Question
Nurse Marge teaches the family of a client with major depression disorder. Which of the following information should be included in the teaching? Select all that apply.
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Question 24 of 25
24. Question
Bianca is teaching a group of students regarding obsessive-compulsive disorders (OCD) and obsessive-compulsive personality disorder (OCPD). Which of the following statements differentiates OCPD from OCD?
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Question 25 of 25
25. Question
Latrice was invited by her friend Sharon to her birthday party at a disco ball. Sharon noticed that Latrice is avoiding interaction with the other guests and is seen leaving the party early. She asked her what seems to be the problem. She replied that “I might say something stupid”. Based on these observations, Latrice is experiencing:
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