Save
Busy. Please wait.
Log in with Clever
or

show password
Forgot Password?

Don't have an account?  Sign up 
Sign up using Clever
or

Username is available taken
show password


Make sure to remember your password. If you forget it there is no way for StudyStack to send you a reset link. You would need to create a new account.
Your email address is only used to allow you to reset your password. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.


Already a StudyStack user? Log In

Reset Password
Enter the associated with your account, and we'll email you a link to reset your password.
focusNode
Didn't know it?
click below
 
Knew it?
click below
Don't Know
Remaining cards (0)
Know
0:00
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.

  Normal Size     Small Size show me how

Nursing 1111

Personality Disorders Chapter 16

QuestionAnswer
Cluster A Odd or eccentric
Cluster B Dramatic, emotional, erratic
Cluster C Anxious or fearful
What is personality? Enduring pattern of behavior
Reflects a means of adapting to a particular environment and its cultural, thnic, and community standard Personality
Healthy personality Sees own strengths and weaknesses
PD Inflexibel and maladaptive response to stress
Healthy personality Recognizes own boundaries
PD Disability in working and loving
Healthy personality Interacts with other without expecting to meet all needs
PD Abitlity to evoke interpersonal conflict
Healthy Seeks balance of work and play
PD Capacity to frustrate or "get under the skin" of others
Healthy Defines and expresses spirituality
Axis II Disorders Personality Disorders and Retardation
Antisocial Personality Disorder Main features of consistent disregard for others with exploitation ad repeated unlawful actions
Antisocial Personality Disorder Be careful; High dangerous; No concious; Take chances; Take what they want
Personality Disorder PD
PD 10% to 15% in general populations; Often co-occur with depression, panic disorder, substance abuse, eating disorder, anxiety disorder, PTSD and impulse control disorder; Onset usually occurs before onset of other psychiatrric disorders; Others coexist
True T/F It is unlikesly that there is a single cause for a discrete personality disorder.
T/F Interaction of biological determinants and psychological factors in the etiology of personality disorders. True
Biological Determinants Certain inherited tratis present at birth; Genetic alterations may result in an extreme variation; Repeated trauma physcological abuse, and physcial abuse.
Antisocial behavior Is more related to genetic factors than environment
The nine personality traits that have bee identified as potentially inherited are? Novelty seeking; Harm avoidance; Reward dependence; persistence; Neuroticism (negative affect) vs emotional stability; Introversion vs extraversion; Conscientiousness vs undependabitility; Antagonism vd agreeableness; Closeness vs openess to experience
Psychological Factors: Learning theory; Cognitive theory; Psychoanalytic theory
Learning theory Modeling or reinforcement
Cognitive theory Distortion of thinking
Psychoanalytic theory Primitve defense mechanisms
Assessment of PDs Minnesota Multiphasi Personality Inventory (MMPI) to evalute personality; Full medical history; Psychosocial history
Psychosocial history Suicidal or aggressive thoughts; Risk of harm from self or others; Use of medications or illegal subastances; Ability to handle money; Legal history; Current or pas abuse
Cluster A Paranoid
Cluster A Schizoid
Cluster A Schizotypal
Cluster B Antisocial
Cluster B Borderline
Cluster B Histrionic
Clustter B Narcissistic
Cluster C Avoidant
Cluster C Dependent
Cluster C Obessive-compulsive
What defense mechanisms are used by people with PDs are? Repression, Suppresion, Regression, undoing, and Splitting
Splitting Is the inabitility to incorporate positive and negative aspects of oneself or others into a whole image.
The individual may tend to idealize another person (friend, lover, health care professional) at the start of a new relationship, hoping that this person will meet all of his or her needs. Splitting
Splitting Primary defense used by individusals with borderline PD.
Labels one person "all good" and the other "all bad" splitting
Splitting Creates conflict in staff members
To decrease conflict among staff Open communication in stafff meetings; Ongoing clincial supervision
Paranoid PD Disorder Suspicious of others; Fear of others will exploit, harm or deceive; Fear of confiding in others; Misread compliments as manipulation; Hyperviagilant; Prone to counterattack; Hostile; Aloof
Schizoid Personality Disorder Primary feature of emotional detachment
Able to function in a solitary occupation but shows indifference to praise or criticism form others Schizoid PD
Characteristics: Avoids close relationship; Socially isolated; Poor occupational functioning; Cold, aloof and detached; Social awareness is lacking; Relationships generate fear and confusion in the client Schizoid PD
Nurses need to give clear & precise explanations of tests, history taking and procedure, side effects of drugs, changes in treatment plan and possible further procedures to counteract client fear of harm. Paranoid PD
Nurses should strive for a sense of acceptance & trust to help decrease client's fear. Schizoid PD
Nurses dont't push self on client's with this PD and respect we are all unique. No groups Schizoid
Central Characteristic of odd beliefs leading to interpersonal difficulties. Schizotypal PD
Schizotypal PD Characteristics: Ideas of reference; Magical thinking; Odd beliefs; Perceptual distortions
Vague, sterotyped speech; Freightened; Suspicious; Blunted affect; Distatnt and strained social relationships Schizotypal PD
Sixth Sense Schizotypal PD
An individual with this PD may seek help because of the intense anxiety felt in social relationships Schizotypal
Cluster A Seldom seek psychiatric treatment, believing firmly in their interpretation of the world. May also be seen in acute care setting s oif they develop brief psychotic symptoms under stress or require treatment of a comorbid psychiatric disorder
Cluster B Seek out interpersonal relationships but can not maintain them because of excessive demands and emotional instability
Manipulative Demonstrate charm and superficial warmth for other, their main goal is to use others to meet their own needs
Entitlement Unconsciously feel that their needs are more important than the needs of others, the y deny the negative effects of hurting others
Cluster B Recieve psychiatric care, either voluntarily because of affective distress, or involuntarily because of illegal behavior.
Antisocial PD Main features of consistent disregard for others with exploitation and repeated unlawful actions
Antisocial PD Superficial charm; Violates rights of others; Exploits others; Lies; Cheats; Lacks guilt remorse; Impulsive; Acts out; Lack empathy; Extremely manipulative; Aggressive
Antisocial PD High dangerous; No concious; Must be careful around; Take chances and take what they want
Persons with antisocial PD were previously called: Psychopaths or Sociopaths
Antisocial PD These individuals do not voluntarly seek psychiatric care, but they often seek court-referred evaluation or treatment.
Borderline PD Central characteristic are instability in affect, identity, and relationships
Borderline PD Impulsivity; Self-mutilation self destructive behaviors; Rapid mood shifts; Chronic emptiness; Intense fear of abandonment;Clingy relationships
Borderline PD Splitting is the major defense; Uses sexual behaviors as a bargaining tool;suicidial behavior
Borderline PD Intese and pervasive anger
Borderline PD Is the one of the most common PDs seen in psychiatric treatment settings
Client's with borderline PD may have a history of multiple or dramtic: Suicidal gestures
How many clients can be expected to complete that have borderline PD? One in ten
Histrionic PD The key ingredient of emotional attention-seeking behavior, in which the person needs to the center of attention
Histrionic PD Center of attention; Flamboyant; Seductive or provoative; Shallow, rapidly shifting emotions; Dramatic expression of emotions; Overly concerned with impressing others
Histrionic PD Exaggerates degree of intimacy with others; Self-aggrandizing; Proccupied with own appearance; Fells depressed when admiration of others is not given; Suicide gestures may result entry into the health care system
Narcissistic PD The primary feature of arrogance, with a grandiose view of self importance
Narcissistic PD Overestimates self and underestimates others; Feels humiliated, degraded and empty when client is corrected, when boundaries are defined and when limits are set on client's behavior
Narcissistic PD Constant admiration along with a lack of empathy for others that strains most relationships
Narcissistic PD Intense shame and fear that if they are "bad" they would be abandoned
Narcissistic PD Grandiosity; Fantasies of power or brilliance; Need to be admired; Sense of entitlement; Arrogant; Patronizing; Rude; Covers fragile ego;To lower anxiety, maylaunch a counterattack
Narcissistic PD May seek help for depression, feeling that loved ones do not show enough appreciation of the special qualities
Narcissistic PD Selfish
Avoidant PD The central characteristic of social inhibintion and avoidance of all situations that require interpersonal contact
Avoidant PD Seen in treatment for symptoms of anxiety, especially social anxiety disorder
Avoidant PD Lacking ability to relax to let guard down; Has to have approval from others before going out; Has low self-esteem
Avoidant PD Social inhibition; Feelings of inadequacy; Hypersensitivity to criticism; Preoccupation with fear of rejection and criticism; Self perceived to be socially inept; Has low self esteem
Dependent PD The primary feature of extreme dependency in a close relationship, with an urgent search to find a replacement when one relationship ends
Dependent PD Hard for them to take on an assertive role
Dependent PD Inability to make daily decisisons without advice and reassurance; Need of others to be responsible for important areas of life; Anxious; Submissive; Helpless when alone
Dependent PD Solicit care taking by clinging; Fear of abandonment if they are too competent; Co existing depression
Obsessive-Compulsive PD The primary feature is perfectionism with a focus on orlderliness and control
Obessive-Complusive PD Preoccupied with rules; Perfectionistic (don't finish the work because of being preoccupied with the details and rules
Obessive-Complusive PD Too busy to have friends; Rigid Control; Superficial Relationships; Complains about others' efficiences & gives others directions
Personality disorder NOS Do not meet criteria for any specific personality disorder
Personality disorder NOS Mixed Personality; Passive-aggressive disorder; Depressive Personality disorder
Mixed Personality More than one specific personality
Passive-aggressive disorder Wants others to see what they've done
Passive-aggressive disorder Exhibit passive rsistance; Exhibit general obstructiveness; Commonly switch among the roles of the martyr, the affronted, the aggrieved, the misunderstood, the contrite, the guilt ridden, the sicly, and the overworked
Passive-Aggressive disorder Able to vent anger and resentment subtly while gaining the attention, reassurance, and dependency they crave
Social Interaction Skills: Personal behaviors that promote effective relationships
Social Interaction Skills: Uses conflict resolution methods
Social Interaction Skills: Short term indicators: Exhibits receptiveness; Ehibits sensitivity to others; Cooperates with others; Uses assertive behaviors as appropriate; Uses confrontation as appropriate
Motivation: Inner urge that moves or prompts an individual to positive actions
Motivation: Accepts responsibility for actions
Motivation: Develops an action plan; Obtains needed support; Self-initiates goal0directed behavior; Expresses belief in ability ro perform action; Expresses that performance will lead to desired outcome
Aggression Self-Control: Self-restraint of assaultive, combative, or destructive behaviors toward others
Aggression Self-Control: Communicates needs appropriately
Aggression Self-Control: Indentifies when frustated, when angry; Indentifies responsiblity to maintain control; Identifies alternatives to ggression, to verbal outbursts; Vent negative feelings appropriately; Refrains from striking and harming others
Impulse Self-Control: Self-restraint of compulsive or impulsive behaviors
Schizotypal Manifests ideas of reference; Shows cognitive and perceptual distortions; Socially inept; Anxious
Schizotypal Respect client's need for social isolation; Be aware of client's suspiciousness and employ appropriate interventions; As with schizoid clinet, perform careful diagnostic assess ment as needed to uncover any other medical or psycho symptoms of interview
Schizotypal Skills-oriented psycholtherapy; Cognitive and behavioral measures; Highly structured group therapy; Low-dose antipsychotics
Paranoid Projects blame; Suspicious; Hostile and violent; Shows cognitive and perceptual distortions
Paranoid Avoid being too "nice or friendly"; Give clear and straightforward explanations of tests and procedures beforehand; Use simple, clear languare ; avoid ambiguity
Schizoid Reclusive; Avoidant; Uncooperative
Schizoid Avoid being too "nice or friendly"; Do not try to increase socialization; Perform thorough diagnostic assessment as needed to identify symptoms or disorders that the client is reluctant to discuss
Schizoid Suggested Therapies: Supportive psychotherapy; Group therapy; Antipsychotics, antidepressants, anxiolyics as needed
Borderline Shows separation anxiety ; Mainfests ideas of reference; Impulsive (suicide, self-mutilation); Engages in splitting
Borderline Set realistic goals, use clear action words; Be aware of manipulative behaviors(flattery, seductiveness, instilling of guilt); Use clear and straighforward communication; When behavioral problems emerge, calmly review the therapeutic goals and boundaries;
Borderline Suggested Therapies: Dialectical behavior therapy; SSRIs for anger and depression; Carbamazepine for lack of control and self-harm; low dose antipsychotics; Low-dose antipsychotics for cognitive disturbance.
Antisocial Manipulative; Exploitive of others; Aggressive; Callous towards others
Antisocial Try to prevent or reduce untoward effects of manipulation(flattery, seductiveness, instilling guilt): Set clear and realistic limits on specifeic behavior; Ensure all limits are adhered to by all staff involved ; Carefully document objectively
Antisocial Cognitive approach, Structured community residential program; Pharmacologic agent for aggression (Lithium, anticonvulsants, SSRIs)
Narcissistic Exploitive; Grandiose; Disparaging; Rageful; Very sensitvie to rejection, criticism
Narcissistic Remain neutral; avoid engaging inpower struggles or becoming defensive in response to the client's disparaging remarks, no matter how provocative the situation maybe; Convey unassumming self-confidence
Narcissistic Cognitive and behavioral measures; Group therapy; No specific medication
Histrionic Seductive; Flamboyant; Attention seeking; Shallow; Depressive and suicidal when admiration is withdrawn
Histrionic Understand seductive behavior as a a response to distress; Keep communication and interactions professional, despite temptation to collude with the client in a flirtatious and misleading manner; Encourage and model the use of concrete and descriptive
Histrionic Group therapy; Treatment of comorbid personality disorders; Antidepressants as needed
Histrionic Teach and role-model assertiveness
Dependent Excessively clinging; Self-sacrificing, submissive; Needy, get others to care for him or her
Dependent Idenity and help address current stresses; Try to satisfy client's needs at the same time that limits are set up in such a manner that client does not feel punished and withdraw
Dependent Be aware that strong countertransference often develops in clinicians because of client's excessive clinging; therefore, supervision is well advised
Dependent Supportive therapy or cognitive-behavioral therapy; Group therapy
Obsessive-compulsive Perfectionistic; Has need for control; Inflexible, rigid; Preoccupied with details; Highly critical of self and others
OC Guard against engaging in power struggles with client. Need for control is very high in these clients; Intellecutalization, rationalization, and reaction formation are the most common defense mechanisms
OC Supportive or insightful psychotherapy, also cognitive-behavioral therapy; Clomipramind for obsessional thinking and depression
Avoidant Excessively anxious in social situations; Hypersensitive to negative to negative evaluation
Avoidant A friendly, gentle, reassuring approach is the best way to treat clients; Being pushed into social situations can cause extreme and sever anxiety
Avoidant Desensitization, social skill training, or other cognitive-behavioral techniques to treat social phobia; Group therapy; MAOIs and anxiolytics
Signs & Symptoms: Crisis, high levels of anxiety Nursing Diagnoses: Ineffective coping; Anxiety; Self-mutilation
Signs & Symptoms: Anger and aggression; child, elder, or spouse abuse Nursing Diagnoses: Risk for other-directed violence; Inefffective coping; Impaired Parenting; Disabled family coping
Signs & Symptoms: Withdrawal Social isolation
Signs & Symptoms: Paranoia Nursing Diagnoses: Fear, Disturbed sensory perception; Disturbed thought processes; Defensive coping
Signs & Symptoms: Depression Nursing Diagnoses:Hopelessness; Risk of suicide; Self-mutilation; Chronic low self-esteem; Spiritual distress
Signs & Symptoms: Difficulty in relationships, manipulation Nursing Diagnoses: Ineffective coping; Impaired social interaction; Defensive coping; Interrupted family processes; Risk for loneliness
Signs & Symptoms: Failure to keep medical appointments, failure to follow prescribed medical procedure or medication regimen Ineffective therapeutic regimen management; Noncomplicance
Created by: keystudent
Popular Nursing sets

 

 



Voices

Use these flashcards to help memorize information. Look at the large card and try to recall what is on the other side. Then click the card to flip it. If you knew the answer, click the green Know box. Otherwise, click the red Don't know box.

When you've placed seven or more cards in the Don't know box, click "retry" to try those cards again.

If you've accidentally put the card in the wrong box, just click on the card to take it out of the box.

You can also use your keyboard to move the cards as follows:

If you are logged in to your account, this website will remember which cards you know and don't know so that they are in the same box the next time you log in.

When you need a break, try one of the other activities listed below the flashcards like Matching, Snowman, or Hungry Bug. Although it may feel like you're playing a game, your brain is still making more connections with the information to help you out.

To see how well you know the information, try the Quiz or Test activity.

Pass complete!
"Know" box contains:
Time elapsed:
Retries:
restart all cards