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Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing 8th Edition
Chapter 18 Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which disorder is characterized by pervasive mistrust and suspiciousness of others?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Paranoid personality disorder is defined by pervasive mistrust and suspiciousness of others, distinguishing it from other personality disorders.
Question 2 of 5
Of the following personality disorders, which are most likely related to lack of caring about others? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C,D
Rationale: Schizotypal, antisocial, and narcissistic personality disorders involve social deficits, disregard for others' rights, or lack of empathy, unlike borderline or obsessive-compulsive disorders.
Question 3 of 5
Which would most likely be a type of behavior that would be manifested by a client with histrionic personality disorder?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Histrionic personality disorder is characterized by excessive emotionality and attention-seeking, such as throwing tantrums when not receiving attention.
Question 4 of 5
A nursing student appears to cooperate with the group but does not complete agreed upon tasks at the appropriate time repeatedly and then displays negativity. The nursing student may be showing signs of which personality disorder or behavior?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Passive-aggressive behavior involves superficial cooperation with underlying resistance and negativity, unlike the other disorders listed.
Question 5 of 5
Which thought process would cause a client with antisocial personality disorder to want to do everything for himself?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Antisocial personality disorder includes mistrust of others, leading clients to rely solely on themselves to meet their needs.