The client jumps up and throws a chair out of the window. He was restrained after his behavior can no longer be controlled by the staff. Which of these documentations indicates the safeguarding of the patient’s rights? A. There was a doctor’s order for restraints/seclusion. B. The patient’s rights were explained to him.… Read More »
Situation: Clients with personality disorders have difficulties in their social and occupational functions. Clients with a personality disorder will most likely: A. Recover with therapeutic intervention. B. Respond to anti anxiety medication. C. Manifest enduring patterns of inflexible behaviors. D. Seek treatment willingly from some personally distressing symptoms. Correct Answer:… Read More »
A client tends to be insensitive to others, engages in abusive behaviors and does not have a sense of remorse. Which personality disorder is he likely to have? A. Narcissistic B. Paranoid C. Histrionic D. Antisocial Correct Answer: D. Antisocial These are the characteristics of an individual… Read More »
The client joins a support group and frequently preaches against abuse, is demonstrating the use of: A. Denial B. Reaction formation C. Rationalization D. Projection Correct Answer: B. Reaction formation Reaction formation is the adoption of behavior or feelings that are exactly opposite of one’s true emotions.… Read More »
A teenage girl is diagnosed to have borderline personality disorder. Which manifestations support the diagnosis? A. Lack of self-esteem, strong dependency needs, and impulsive behavior. B. Social withdrawal, inadequacy, sensitivity to rejection and criticism. C. Suspicious, hypervigilance and coldness. D. Preoccupation with perfectionism, orderliness, and need for control. … Read More »
The plan of care for clients with borderline personality should include: A. Limit setting and flexibility in schedule. B. Giving medications to prevent acting out. C. Restricting her from other clients. D. Ensuring she adheres to certain restrictions. Correct Answer: D. Ensuring she adheres to certain restrictions.… Read More »
Situation: A 42-year-old male client, is admitted to the ward because of bizarre behaviors. He was given a diagnosis of schizophrenia paranoid type. The client should have achieved the developmental task of: A. Trust vs. Mistrust B. Industry vs. Inferiority C. Generativity vs. Stagnation D. Ego integrity vs. Despair … Read More »
The client with antisocial personality disorder: A. Suffers from a great deal of anxiety. B. Is generally unable to postpone gratification. C. Rapidly learns by experience and punishment. D. Has a great sense of responsibility toward others. Correct Answer: B. Is generally unable to postpone gratification. Individuals… Read More »
Clients who are suspicious primarily use projection for which purpose: A. Deny reality. B. To deal with feelings and thoughts that are not acceptable. C. To show resentment towards others. D. Manipulate others. Correct Answer: B. To deal with feelings and thoughts that are not acceptable. Projection… Read More »
The client says “ the FBI is out to get me.” The nurse’s best response is: A. “The FBI is not out to catch you.” B. “I don’t believe that.” C. “I don’t know anything about that. You are afraid of being harmed.” D. “ What made you think of that.” … Read More »