A wife is discussing her co-worker with her husband. The wife states, "I am so tired of her. She is always dressing in flamboyant clothing and pretends to have an accent
She doesn't relate well to any of our co-workers because she is so superficial." Which personality disorder is being described? a. Paranoid
b. Impulsive
c. Histrionic
d. Narcissistic
C
An individual with this type of personality disorder displays a pattern of excessive emotional expression and attention-seeking behaviors. Paranoid personality refers to individuals who assume that everyone is out to harm, deceive, or exploit them; impulsive personality refers to disorders that include behaviors such as gambling, use of drugs, and spending money irresponsibly; and narcissistic personality refers to grandiose feelings of self-importance.
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1. Since this will be a complex implementation, focus on the candidate's technical skills and less on communication and leadership skills. 2. Restrict the selection to someone that is a member of the steering committee because of their understanding of the vision, goals, and expectations for the system. 3. Select the consultant that has been assigned to the project from the beginning as the leader. 4. Delay the selection of a leader until after the committee members are selected and then, with the help of the members, select one of the members as leader. 5. Select the chief information officer because of the position of authority and knowledge of the organization's information needs.
A nurse is teaching adolescents how to prevent infections. What statement by one of the adolescents indicates that more teaching is needed?
A) "I will wash my hands before and after going to the bathroom." B) "I don't wear a condom when I have sex, but I know my partners." C) "I always eat fruits and vegetables, and I sleep 8 hours a night." D) "When I have an infection, I rest and take my medications."
Mental health clinicians working from an ecological theoretical perspective would suggest violent behavior is:
a. a neurologically based instinctual drive b. a part of the socialization process c. a basic instinct of displaced self-destructive impulses d. influenced by interactions among personal predisposition, relationships, community, and society
Contraceptive counseling should include educating the patient that the use of ________ is necessary to prevent sexually transmitted infections.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).