Cluster C Personality Disorders
Which types of personalities are classified under each cluster category?
Cluster A
Cluster B
Cluster C - answerCluster A paranoid schizoid schizotypal
Cluster B borderline histrionic narcissistic antisocial
Cluster C avoidant dependent obsessive-compulsive
Which personality is characterized by extreme shyness and sensitivity to criticism from
others?
A. Avoidant personality disorder
B. Paranoid personality disorder
C. Obsessive compulsive disorder
D. Dependent personality disorder - answerA. Avoidant 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?
A. Passive-aggressive
B. Anxiety
C. Confidence
D. Directly confrontational
E. Isolation
F. Fear - answerA. Passive-aggressive
B. Anxiety
E. Isolation
F. 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?
Uncomfortable in speaking with new staff
Outgoing, talkative
Nods head yes or no rather than verbalizing
Fragmented speech
Trusts others easily
Fears of being unliked - answerExpected
, Unexpected
Expected
Expected
Unexpected
Expected
In a client with Dependent personality disorder (DPD), it is common to see differing
public and private personas. These clients will appear to have a _________ outlook
when with others and assume a/an __________ role in relationships but are actually
____________ when alone. - answerPositive
Passive
Pessimistic
Which qualities are most often seen in clients with obsessive compulsive personality
disorder (OCPD)? Select all that apply.
A. Lacks manners and professionalism
B. Spontaneous
C. Flexible, easy going
D. Considers emotional response as immature
E. Attention to detail and accuracy
F. Internal hostility
G. Meticulous work
H. Values efficiency - answerD. Considers emotional response as immature
E. Attention to detail and accuracy
F. Internal Hostility
G. Meticulous work
H. Values efficiency
When completing an assessment during a wellness check of a school-aged child, the
nurse asks the client how things were going in class. The client begins to cry and states,
"I just got a test back today and I got a 96. I can't believe I messed up so badly." The
nurse emphatically comments that making an A is great, but the client replies, "No, it's
not perfect, and it needs to be." What is the best explanation for this behavior?
A. Client is being psychologically abused and fears retaliation from the abuser so the
nurse should report it
B. Not studying and preparing before an examination can be normal for students as
they choose to socialize rather than work
C. Desire for and attempt to attain perfection is common with possible obsessive
compulsive personality disorder
D. Crying about school grades is an age-appropriate behavior for this client and is not
indicative of an issue - answerC. Desire for and attempt to attain perfection is common
with possible obsessive compulsive personality disorder
Which types of personalities are classified under each cluster category?
Cluster A
Cluster B
Cluster C - answerCluster A paranoid schizoid schizotypal
Cluster B borderline histrionic narcissistic antisocial
Cluster C avoidant dependent obsessive-compulsive
Which personality is characterized by extreme shyness and sensitivity to criticism from
others?
A. Avoidant personality disorder
B. Paranoid personality disorder
C. Obsessive compulsive disorder
D. Dependent personality disorder - answerA. Avoidant 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?
A. Passive-aggressive
B. Anxiety
C. Confidence
D. Directly confrontational
E. Isolation
F. Fear - answerA. Passive-aggressive
B. Anxiety
E. Isolation
F. 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?
Uncomfortable in speaking with new staff
Outgoing, talkative
Nods head yes or no rather than verbalizing
Fragmented speech
Trusts others easily
Fears of being unliked - answerExpected
, Unexpected
Expected
Expected
Unexpected
Expected
In a client with Dependent personality disorder (DPD), it is common to see differing
public and private personas. These clients will appear to have a _________ outlook
when with others and assume a/an __________ role in relationships but are actually
____________ when alone. - answerPositive
Passive
Pessimistic
Which qualities are most often seen in clients with obsessive compulsive personality
disorder (OCPD)? Select all that apply.
A. Lacks manners and professionalism
B. Spontaneous
C. Flexible, easy going
D. Considers emotional response as immature
E. Attention to detail and accuracy
F. Internal hostility
G. Meticulous work
H. Values efficiency - answerD. Considers emotional response as immature
E. Attention to detail and accuracy
F. Internal Hostility
G. Meticulous work
H. Values efficiency
When completing an assessment during a wellness check of a school-aged child, the
nurse asks the client how things were going in class. The client begins to cry and states,
"I just got a test back today and I got a 96. I can't believe I messed up so badly." The
nurse emphatically comments that making an A is great, but the client replies, "No, it's
not perfect, and it needs to be." What is the best explanation for this behavior?
A. Client is being psychologically abused and fears retaliation from the abuser so the
nurse should report it
B. Not studying and preparing before an examination can be normal for students as
they choose to socialize rather than work
C. Desire for and attempt to attain perfection is common with possible obsessive
compulsive personality disorder
D. Crying about school grades is an age-appropriate behavior for this client and is not
indicative of an issue - answerC. Desire for and attempt to attain perfection is common
with possible obsessive compulsive personality disorder
