Author Question: An individual methodically wears a specific set of clothes for each day of the week; rarely deviates ... (Read 87 times)

azncindy619 · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

An individual methodically wears a specific set of clothes for each day of the week; rarely deviates from a very detailed, neatly organized, written daily schedule; and has been let go from several jobs due to an inability to complete all the

details of assignments by the scheduled deadlines. This individual is MOST likely diagnosable with: a. avoidant personality disorder
b. antisocial personality disorder
c. borderline personality disorder
d. obsessive-compulsive personality disorder

Question 2

Which situation would be considered discrimination under the Americans with Disabilities Act?

a. A Hispanic with poor English-speaking skills is hospitalized for possible late-onset schizophrenia.
b. A patient hospitalized for detoxification after a drunk driving accident is not allowed to leave the unit.
c. Staff is responsible for bathing, dressing, and feeding a patient diagnosed with mild Alzheimer disease (AD) on a daily basis.
d. After evaluation a cognitively impaired individual diagnosed with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is identified as being unemployable..

pocatato · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder (OCPD) would be the most likely diagnosis for this individual. Individuals with OCPD have a pervasive preoccupation with order, cleanliness, control, and perfectionism. In many cases, individuals suffering from OCPD appear highly inflexible. They become so focused on rules, detail, and procedures that they lose focus on the reasons for the procedures and instead focus solely on the pattern.

Answer to Question 2

C
Institutionalizing an individual by assuming activities of daily living that they are capable of performing would be considered a denial of their ability to be independent. The remaining options do not appear to violate any patient right.