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09 Personality and Eating Disorders Online Quiz Questions

Use this free practice quiz with 20 questions to review 09 Personality and Eating Disorders, test your knowledge, and prepare for your next test or exam.

20 questions
01
True or false
1 point

True or false: Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder are the same condition.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

02
Choose one
1 point

A patient reports recurrent episodes of eating unusually large amounts, feeling unable to stop, and experiencing distress. They do not regularly use compensatory behaviors. Which eating disorder pattern best fits this description?

  1. A

    Bulimia nervosa

  2. B

    Binge-eating disorder

  3. C

    Anorexia nervosa

  4. D

    Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder

03
Choose one
1 point

A patient restricts the variety of foods they eat because of sensory aversion and fear of choking. Which eating disorder is most consistent with these concerns?

  1. A

    Anorexia nervosa

  2. B

    Bulimia nervosa

  3. C

    Binge-eating disorder

  4. D

    Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID)

04
True or false
1 point

True or false: Medication is the primary treatment for borderline personality disorder itself.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

05
Written response
1 point

A patient’s assessment identifies a personality disorder in the anxious or fearful group. Which DSM-5-TR cluster label describes this group?

06
Choose one
1 point

A care team is selecting a structured psychotherapy for a patient with borderline personality disorder that can help build mindfulness, emotion-regulation, distress-tolerance, and interpersonal skills. Which approach fits this goal?

  1. A

    A plan relying on medication as the primary treatment for BPD

  2. B

    Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)

  3. C

    A plan focused on confronting the patient about their perceptions

  4. D

    A plan that avoids discussing coping skills

07
Choose all
1 point

A nurse is completing an initial assessment for a patient who may have an eating disorder. Which areas should the nurse assess? Select all that apply.

  1. A

    Eating patterns, restriction, binge episodes, purging, and exercise

  2. B

    Appearance as the sole basis for deciding whether an eating disorder is present

  3. C

    Physical health and the need for appropriate medical evaluation

  4. D

    Body weight alone as a complete measure of severity

  5. E

    Mood, self-harm, suicide risk, medications, and substance use

08
Fill in the blank
1 point

To keep communication respectful and objective, focus on and unmet needs rather than labels such as “difficult.”

09
Choose one
1 point

A care team notices misunderstandings arising because staff respond differently to the same situation. What is the most appropriate response?

  1. A

    Allow each staff member to set different expectations to see which the patient prefers.

  2. B

    Use inconsistent responses to discourage the patient from asking for help.

  3. C

    Explain limits calmly and coordinate consistent, realistic expectations across staff.

  4. D

    Describe the patient as manipulative so the whole team can respond firmly.

10
Choose all
1 point

A team is developing an individualized behavioral plan. Which actions fit the recommended collaborative approach? Select all that apply.

  1. A

    Define a specific target in observable terms.

  2. B

    Use consequences primarily to punish behavior and control the patient.

  3. C

    Identify triggers and needs with the patient.

  4. D

    Choose a safe replacement behavior and rehearse it in advance.

  5. E

    Reinforce only the complete absence of symptoms.

11
Fill in the blank
1 point

When documenting care, record the patient’s statements, observed behavior, interventions, and response, as well as the .

12
Open ended
1 point

A patient with recurrent binge eating and vomiting is distressed and says they are afraid of being judged. Describe a safe, person-centered nursing response that addresses assessment, coordination of care, and communication.

13
Written response
1 point

What is the main treatment approach for personality disorders?

14
Choose one
1 point

A patient has an unusual coping style but no known pattern of distress or impairment. Which conclusion is most appropriate?

  1. A

    An unusual coping style alone does not establish a personality disorder; professional assessment is required.

  2. B

    An unusual coping style is sufficient to diagnose a personality disorder.

  3. C

    Conflict with one other person establishes a personality disorder.

  4. D

    Behaving differently from others establishes a personality disorder.

15
True or false
1 point

True or false: A person’s appearance or weight alone can rule out an eating disorder.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

16
Choose one
1 point

A patient reports recurrent episodes of eating unusually large amounts, feels unable to stop, and is distressed afterward. The patient does not regularly fast, vomit, misuse laxatives, or exercise excessively to compensate. Which disorder best fits this pattern?

  1. A

    Bulimia nervosa, because any binge episode establishes that diagnosis.

  2. B

    ARFID, because the person reports eating large amounts.

  3. C

    Binge-eating disorder, because the episodes involve loss of control and distress without regular compensatory behaviors.

  4. D

    Anorexia nervosa, because binge episodes always indicate severe restriction.

17
Choose one
1 point

A patient restricts food variety because of sensory aversion and fear of vomiting, rather than concerns about weight or body shape. Which eating disorder most closely matches this description?

  1. A

    Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID)

  2. B

    Bulimia nervosa

  3. C

    Binge-eating disorder

  4. D

    Anorexia nervosa

18
Written response
1 point

Which DSM-5-TR personality-disorder cluster is described as anxious or fearful?

19
Written response
1 point

What structured therapy for borderline personality disorder develops mindfulness, emotion-regulation, distress-tolerance, and interpersonal skills?

20
Choose one
1 point

A patient with borderline personality disorder asks whether medication is the main treatment. Which response best reflects the recommended approach?

  1. A

    Medication is the primary treatment and replaces psychotherapy.

  2. B

    Medication should be prescribed routinely to treat the disorder as a whole.

  3. C

    Medication is never appropriate for a person with borderline personality disorder.

  4. D

    Psychotherapy is the main treatment; medication, if prescribed, targets specific symptoms or co-occurring conditions.