Adapts - Cluster C Personality
Disorders
Which types of personalities are classified under each cluster category? - answer
Cluster A:
Paranoid
Schizoid
Schizotypal
Cluster B:
Borderline
Antisocial
Narcissistic
Histrionic
Cluster C:
Avoidant
Dependent
Obsessive-Compulsive
Which personality is characterized by extreme shyness and sensitivity to criticism from
others? - answerAvoidant personality disorder
__________is seen in clients who move quickly from one romantic relationship to
another, seeking validation from a significant other rather than internally. -
answerdependent personality disorder
Which characteristics are often seen with class C personality disorders? -
answerAnxiety
Isolation
Passive-aggressive
Fear
The nurse receives a report on a client who is admitted for panic attacks and has a
history of avoidant personality disorder (APD). What behaviors would the nurse expect
to see in this client? - answerUncomfortable in speaking with new staff - Expected
Outgoing, talkative - Unexpected
Nods head yes or no rather than verbalizing -Expected
Fragmented speech - Expected
Trusts others easily - Unexpected
Fears of being unliked - Expected
Disorders
Which types of personalities are classified under each cluster category? - answer
Cluster A:
Paranoid
Schizoid
Schizotypal
Cluster B:
Borderline
Antisocial
Narcissistic
Histrionic
Cluster C:
Avoidant
Dependent
Obsessive-Compulsive
Which personality is characterized by extreme shyness and sensitivity to criticism from
others? - answerAvoidant personality disorder
__________is seen in clients who move quickly from one romantic relationship to
another, seeking validation from a significant other rather than internally. -
answerdependent personality disorder
Which characteristics are often seen with class C personality disorders? -
answerAnxiety
Isolation
Passive-aggressive
Fear
The nurse receives a report on a client who is admitted for panic attacks and has a
history of avoidant personality disorder (APD). What behaviors would the nurse expect
to see in this client? - answerUncomfortable in speaking with new staff - Expected
Outgoing, talkative - Unexpected
Nods head yes or no rather than verbalizing -Expected
Fragmented speech - Expected
Trusts others easily - Unexpected
Fears of being unliked - Expected
