NUR 114 Exam 2 Practice Questions and
Correct Answers
Increasing self esteem ✅what is the goal of a therapeutic community or milieu
therapy?
Ensure physiological and psychological needs are met ✅what is the role of the nurse
in milieu therapy
Early detection and prompt intervention ✅what does secondary prevention focus on (2
things)
Pact team ✅lessen debilitating s/s, minimize and prevent episodes, improve function,
enhance independence and lessen family burden
Antidepressants (ssri), mood stabilizing agents (lithium and valproic acid-depakote),
anxiolytics (prams, lams), antipsychotics (risperidone, olanzapine, quetiapine),
naltrexone (to prevent injury to self), anticonvulsants ✅what meds are used for
borderline personality disorder
Safety ✅what is the main goal with mental illness
Determine suicide risk, be calm, patient, never tell personal info, be cautious of charm,
avoid splitting, low stimuli, decrease visitors, observe frequently, remove dangerous
objects, encourage to journal and verbalize feelings ✅implementation for bpd
Substance abuse, albumin for nutritional intake, stds ✅what labs are assessed in bpd
Patient history, self-assessment form what do they say, observe for self mutilation, what
do they look like, mood swings, unstable behaviors, determine if they have a plan to
harm themselves ✅assessment components for bpd
Handle it with a matter of fact, no empathy, help their situation but do not give into the
attention seeking ✅what do you do if self mutilation occurs, how do you handle it
Most common in men, they are serious, formal, disciplined, fear mistakes, loyal
independent responsible, controlled rigid, difficulty expressing emotion, overly
disciplined, perfectionist, inflexible, scheduled list and rules, fearful of making mistakes,
devoted to work, highly successful, they think emotion is irresponsible, diligent, strive for
approval, they may be angry is devoted to work, highly successful, they think emotion is
irresponsible, diligent, strive for approval, they may be angry inside, *do not have
obsessions or compulsions ✅what is obsessive compulsive *personality disorder
, Low confidence, rely on others, no decisions, submissive, lack of confidence, extreme
reliance on others, excessive need to be cared for, passive, avoid responsibilities,
sensitive, fear of loss of love, helpless, attached, often in abusive relations ✅what is
dependent personality disorder
Lonely, fear of rejection, they want a relationship but are scared of rejection, shy, timid,
mistrustful, awkward, need reassurance, sensitive, withdrawn, low self-esteem, they feel
like they are not wanted ✅what is avoidant personality disorder
Most common in men, high self-esteem, they think they are worthy, no empathy, self-
centered, cannot stand criticism, typically does not affect their functioning, but they
struggle in relationships, blame others, why often, often insecure inside ✅what is
narcissistic personality disorder
Most common in men, irresponsible, manipulative, guiltless no remorse, 50% of prison
population, exploit others for personal gain, disregards the rights of others and the law,
cannot keep a job or relationship, want immediate gratification, no desire for intimacy,
they fake being guilty if they know a punishment is coming, emotional deficit, impulsive,
keep your word! ✅what is antisocial personality disorder
Consistency is key and make rules clear ✅how should you deal with somebody with
an antisocial personality disorder
Antisocial personality disorder ✅what personality disorder is diagnosed as conduct
disorder under 18 yrs old
Most common in women, colorful, dramatic, extrovert, seductive and flirty, manipulative,
easily influenced, dependent, complains all the time, psychosis, loves attention,
emotional, difficulty in relationships, want to be admired, does not pay attention to detail,
anxiety ✅what is histrionic personality disorder
Most common in women, manipulative, fear being alone, impulsive, anger and temper,
self harm, alcohol and drug use, unstable self image, self-destruction like cutting, stds
because of sex with anyone, changing relationships, they like chaotic relationships, fear
of abandonment, clingy, angry, paranoid, fidgety, change in jobs ✅what is borderline
personality disorder
Bpd ✅most known personality disorder
Aloof, magical thoughts, bizarre speech, talks to self, delusional thoughts, dress weird,
laughing when inappropriate, odd and eccentric ✅what is schizotypal personality
disorder
