1.) A nurse manager is discussing the care of a client who has a personality

disorder with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following statements

by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the teaching?

a. “I can promote my client’s sense of control by establishing a

schedule.”

b. “I should encourage clients who have a schizoid personality

disorder to increase socialization.”

c. “I should practice limit-setting to help prevent client

manipulation.”

d. “I should implement assertiveness training with clients who have

antisocial personality disorder.”

2.) A nurse is caring for a client who has avoidant personality disorder.

Which of the following statements is expected from a client who has this

type of personality disorder?

a. “I’m scared that you’re going to leave me.”

b. “I’ll go to group therapy if you’ll let me smoke.”

c. “I need to feel that everyone admires me.”

d. “I sometimes feel better if I cut myself.”

3.) A nurse is caring for a client who has borderline personality disorder. The

client says, “The nurse on the evening shift is always nice! You are the

meanest nurse ever!” The nurse should recognize the client’s statement as

an example of which of the following defense mechanisms?

a. Regression.

b. Splitting.

c. Undoing.

d. Identification.

4.) A nurse is assisting with a court-ordered evaluation of a client who has

antisocial personality disorder. Which of the following findings should

the nurse expect? (Select all that apply.)

a. Demonstrates extreme anxiety when placed in a social situation.

b. Has difficulty making even simple decisions.

c. Attempts to convince other clients to give him their belongings.

d. Becomes agitated if his personal area is not neat and orderly.

e. Blames others for his past and current problems.

5.) A charge nurse is preparing a staff education session on personality

disorders. Which of the following personality characteristics associated