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Nrnp 6645 midterm exam questions and
answers 100 correct 2022-2023
Psychotherapy with Multiple Modalities
(Walden University) NRNP 6645
MIDTERM EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Question 51
The novice advanced practice psychiatric nurse working as a new nurse
psychotherapist may become increasingly aware of being incompetent as
progress is made. According to the Stages of Learning model the advanced
practice psychiatric nurse is in which stage of learning?
A.
Unconscious
incompetency B.
Conscious
incompetency C.
Conscious
competency D.
Unconscious
competency Question
52
According to Freud, failure to successfully accomplish the tasks of learning
independence and control is associated with which of the following problematic
traits?
A.
Excessive
dependency B.
Orderlines
s C.
Sexual identity
issues D.
Excessive
guilt
Question 53
Which of the following best describes the difference between standards of care and
practice guidelines?
A.
Practice guidelines are legally binding while standards of care
are not. B.
Standards of care are legally binding while practice guidelines
are not. C.
There is no difference between standards of care and practice
guidelines. D.
Practice guidelines should be followed as written while standards of care are more
flexible. Question 54
Which of the following is true about the CBT cognitive processes of primary and
secondary thinking?
A.
Primary thinking recognizes the indeterminate, negative and irrational thinking
as forever part of human action.
B.
Secondary thinking recognizes the indeterminate, negative and irrational
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thinking as foremost.
C.
Primary thinking views the social and cultural world in determinate, positive
and rational terms.
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D.
B and C
Question
55
According to Yalom, which of the following is consistent with the therapeutic
benefit of imitative behavior?
A.
Imitative behavior generally plays a more important role in early stages
of a group. B.
Imitative behavior may allow an individual to experiment with a
new behavior. C.
Finding out what we are not is progress toward finding out
what we are. D.
All of the
above
Question 56
Patients who would not be considered ideal candidates for psychoanalytic
psychotherapy are which of the following?
A.
Patients with primarily primitive
defenses B.
Patients with primarily mature defense
mechanisms C.
Patients with neurotic to healthy personality
organization. D.
Patients with the capability to engage in a therapeutic
alliance Question 57
During the initial contact with an individual seeking family therapy it is
important for the family therapist to:
A.
Identify the presenting problem and arrange a consultation with everyone living in
the family household.
B.
Identify the presenting problem and arrange a consultation with the caller to
ensure family therapy is really necessary.
C.
Identify the presenting problem and arrange to meet with the caller and the
family member that is creating most of the problem.
D.
Identify the presenting problem and arrange a consultation with the parents of the
family to develop a therapeutic alliance and strategy for fixing the problem.
Question 58
Which of the following is consistent with Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)?
Check all that apply.
A.
CBT is a system of psychotherapy based on a theoretical framework which
maintains how an individual structures one's experiences largely determines
how one feels and behaves. B.
Maladaptive thoughts relating to the "cognitive triad" are rooted in irrational or
illogical assumptions.
C.
By changing one's thoughts, emotions and behaviors can be
changed. D.
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A and C
Question
59
A group member is relieved to realize that others in the group share feelings of
incompetency similar to his own. This is an example of which of the following
therapeutic factors?
A.
Altruis
m B.
Universali
ty C.
Imparting of
information D.
Development of socializing
techniques Question 60
A basic strategy of dynamic supportive therapy in which the advanced practice
psychiatric nurse assists the patient with reality testing, problem-solving,
impulse control, affect modulation, interpersonal awareness, social skills, and
empathy is most specifically known as which of the following?
A.
Manage
transference B.
Lend psychic
structure C.
Hold and contain the
patient D.
Foster and protect the therapeutic
alliance. Question 61
The advanced practice psychiatric nurse may intervene as appropriate with
agencies or persons in order to advocate for the patient; do for the patient
what he or she cannot do for self, always with an aim toward maximum
independence and growth which is consistent with which basic strategy of
dynamic supportive therapy?
A.
Make
connections B.
Encourage patient
activity C.
Manipulate the
environment D.
Maximize adaptive coping
mechanisms Question 62
What distinguishes psychoanalytic therapy from other types of
therapies? A.
The focus on problem-
solving B.
The focus on irrational
thoughts C.
The focus on dreams and
wishes D.
The deep analysis of the patient relationship with the
therapist. Question 63
The idea that nothing happens by chance, that every thought and all behavior has a
cause
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Nrnp 6645 midterm exam questions and
answers 100 correct 2022-2023
Psychotherapy with Multiple Modalities
(Walden University) NRNP 6645
MIDTERM EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Question 51
The novice advanced practice psychiatric nurse working as a new nurse
psychotherapist may become increasingly aware of being incompetent as
progress is made. According to the Stages of Learning model the advanced
practice psychiatric nurse is in which stage of learning?
A.
Unconscious
incompetency B.
Conscious
incompetency C.
Conscious
competency D.
Unconscious
competency Question
52
According to Freud, failure to successfully accomplish the tasks of learning
independence and control is associated with which of the following problematic
traits?
A.
Excessive
dependency B.
Orderlines
s C.
Sexual identity
issues D.
Excessive
guilt
Question 53
Which of the following best describes the difference between standards of care and
practice guidelines?
A.
Practice guidelines are legally binding while standards of care
are not. B.
Standards of care are legally binding while practice guidelines
are not. C.
There is no difference between standards of care and practice
guidelines. D.
Practice guidelines should be followed as written while standards of care are more
flexible. Question 54
Which of the following is true about the CBT cognitive processes of primary and
secondary thinking?
A.
Primary thinking recognizes the indeterminate, negative and irrational thinking
as forever part of human action.
B.
Secondary thinking recognizes the indeterminate, negative and irrational
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thinking as foremost.
C.
Primary thinking views the social and cultural world in determinate, positive
and rational terms.
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D.
B and C
Question
55
According to Yalom, which of the following is consistent with the therapeutic
benefit of imitative behavior?
A.
Imitative behavior generally plays a more important role in early stages
of a group. B.
Imitative behavior may allow an individual to experiment with a
new behavior. C.
Finding out what we are not is progress toward finding out
what we are. D.
All of the
above
Question 56
Patients who would not be considered ideal candidates for psychoanalytic
psychotherapy are which of the following?
A.
Patients with primarily primitive
defenses B.
Patients with primarily mature defense
mechanisms C.
Patients with neurotic to healthy personality
organization. D.
Patients with the capability to engage in a therapeutic
alliance Question 57
During the initial contact with an individual seeking family therapy it is
important for the family therapist to:
A.
Identify the presenting problem and arrange a consultation with everyone living in
the family household.
B.
Identify the presenting problem and arrange a consultation with the caller to
ensure family therapy is really necessary.
C.
Identify the presenting problem and arrange to meet with the caller and the
family member that is creating most of the problem.
D.
Identify the presenting problem and arrange a consultation with the parents of the
family to develop a therapeutic alliance and strategy for fixing the problem.
Question 58
Which of the following is consistent with Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)?
Check all that apply.
A.
CBT is a system of psychotherapy based on a theoretical framework which
maintains how an individual structures one's experiences largely determines
how one feels and behaves. B.
Maladaptive thoughts relating to the "cognitive triad" are rooted in irrational or
illogical assumptions.
C.
By changing one's thoughts, emotions and behaviors can be
changed. D.
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A and C
Question
59
A group member is relieved to realize that others in the group share feelings of
incompetency similar to his own. This is an example of which of the following
therapeutic factors?
A.
Altruis
m B.
Universali
ty C.
Imparting of
information D.
Development of socializing
techniques Question 60
A basic strategy of dynamic supportive therapy in which the advanced practice
psychiatric nurse assists the patient with reality testing, problem-solving,
impulse control, affect modulation, interpersonal awareness, social skills, and
empathy is most specifically known as which of the following?
A.
Manage
transference B.
Lend psychic
structure C.
Hold and contain the
patient D.
Foster and protect the therapeutic
alliance. Question 61
The advanced practice psychiatric nurse may intervene as appropriate with
agencies or persons in order to advocate for the patient; do for the patient
what he or she cannot do for self, always with an aim toward maximum
independence and growth which is consistent with which basic strategy of
dynamic supportive therapy?
A.
Make
connections B.
Encourage patient
activity C.
Manipulate the
environment D.
Maximize adaptive coping
mechanisms Question 62
What distinguishes psychoanalytic therapy from other types of
therapies? A.
The focus on problem-
solving B.
The focus on irrational
thoughts C.
The focus on dreams and
wishes D.
The deep analysis of the patient relationship with the
therapist. Question 63
The idea that nothing happens by chance, that every thought and all behavior has a
cause
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