NR 605 FINAL WEEK 5-8 (Latest Update
2025/ 2026) Diagnosis & Management in
Psychiatric-Mental Health across the
Lifespan I Practicum Exam [Grade A] -
Chamberlain
Week 5
all or nothing - correct answer I'm either a success or a failure."
define decatastrophizing - correct answer it is a cognitive restructuring technique
used to explore fears and help challenge catastrophic thinking. Decatastrophizing
involves examining the outcome the client considers to be the "worst possible" and
developing a plan of action to address that outcome to decrease anxiety.
which behavioral technique is used to help stabilize/helps clients express their point of
view - correct answer Assertiveness training; can assist clients who are experiencing
symptoms of depression, anxiety and low self-worth. It may help clients learn how to
express their point of view in a respectful manner. The client and therapist may use
role-play to practice verbal and nonverbal behaviors and improve assertiveness.
what type of technique is used to improve social skills or interactions with others? and
explain - correct answer Behavioral rehearsa; Can assist clients who experience
anxiety with social skills or interactions with others. Rehearsal may be conducted
using guided imagery where the client pictures themselves responding appropriately,
or the client and therapist may choose to explore a behavioral rehearsal using role-
play
In which behavioral technique does the therapist assign readings? - correct answer
Bibliotherapy; CBT therapist may prescribe specific readings or self-help books related
to the client's condition as an adjunct to in-session work
which type of technique involves the client rewarding self for positive behavioral
changes? and explain.... - correct answer Contingency management; reinforces or
rewards positive behavioral changes. The client and therapist can work together to
identify appropriate rewards; for instance, Tina may choose to reward herself for
maintaining an exercise regimen by scheduling a relaxation massage.
, NR 605 FINAL WEEK 5-8 (Latest Update
2025/ 2026) Diagnosis & Management in
Psychiatric-Mental Health across the
Lifespan I Practicum Exam [Grade A] -
Chamberlain
what kind of therapy helps individuals accept life's challenges while focusing on their
values and goals. Learning how to relate to thoughts and feelings which impact life
rather than changing those thoughts and feelings - correct answer acceptance and
commitment therapy (ACT)
What is referred to as the third wave of CBT therapy and describe the acronyms? -
correct answer ACT is referred to as a "third wave" of CBT therapy: ACT: Accepting
reactions and being present, Choosing a valued direction, Taking action
which conditions is ACT indicated for? - correct answer depression, anxiety, substance
use, chronic pain, transdiagnostic and combinations of conditions
What king of therapy help clients prepare for change, is person centered, evidence
based approach to behavior change, utilizes a collaborative goal oriented
communication style? - correct answer motivational interviewing
what does motivational interviewing do? - correct answer empowers clients to draw
on their meanings and capacities to facilitate change: addressing issues with
ambivalence/mixed feelings and resistance.
Who was the person that founded motivational interviewing, what kind of people was
he working with, and who did he write the motivational interviewing book with? -
correct answer grew out of William R. Miller's Clinical practice working with clients
with substance use disorders in the 1980s and collaborated with Stephen Rollnick to
write book: Motivational Interviewing.
What conditions are indicated for motivational interviewing? - correct answer
reduction of substance use and health promotion and improving medication adherence
in clients with schizophrenia.
Name the guiding principles of MI? AECRA; what is the spirit of MI? PCAE - correct
answer Acceptance, empathy, compassion, respect of client autonomy,
, NR 605 FINAL WEEK 5-8 (Latest Update
2025/ 2026) Diagnosis & Management in
Psychiatric-Mental Health across the
Lifespan I Practicum Exam [Grade A] -
Chamberlain
acknowledgement of the client's strengths and efforts, and Spirit of MI: partnership,
compassion, acceptance, evocation
phases of change process; Name the 4 phases of change in MI... - correct answer
engagement, focusing, evoking, planning
phases of change process in MI; define Engagement - correct answer establishment of
trust and a helping relationship between the therapist and client, commonly uses
reflections that communicate understanding
phases of change process in MI; define Focusing: - correct answer identification of the
direction or target of the change, commonly uses open-ended questions to elicit
information, narrow the focus and prioritize options
phases of change process in MI; define evoking - correct answer identifying the client's
motivation for change and evoking hope, commonly uses reflections and summaries
phases of change process in MI; define planning - correct answer creating a plan for
change
what is the psychotherapist role in MI and define the acronym RULE? - correct answer
Psychotherapist role MI: RULE (R) Resist the righting (U) Understand the patient's
motivation (L) Listen to the patient (E)Empower the patient.
DEFINE THE ACRONYM OARS? - correct answer Open questions, Affirming, Reflecting,
Summarizing
OARS; open questions... - correct answer Cannot be answered with a yes or no,
require elaboration
OARS: Affirming.... - correct answer provide encouragement, are positive comments on
a client's strength or efforts
, NR 605 FINAL WEEK 5-8 (Latest Update
2025/ 2026) Diagnosis & Management in
Psychiatric-Mental Health across the
Lifespan I Practicum Exam [Grade A] -
Chamberlain
OARS: Reflecting - correct answer mirror the content of feelings explicitly or implicitly
stated by the client, convey empathy, demonstrate listening, highlight emotions and
beliefs, provide opportunities for the client to elaborate on their concerns. Empower
the client to take control of the conversation
what are the indications for CBT? - correct answer CBT can treat a wide range of
diagnoses, including depression, anxiety disorders, substance use disorders, eating
disorders, severe mental illness
Guiding principles and CBT key concepts; The way an individual cognitively
structures..... - correct answer thoughts about the self and the world determines how
the individual feels and behaves
Guiding principles and CBT key concepts; Dysfunctional thoughts are rooted in -
correct answer irrational assumptions.
Guiding principles and CBT key concepts; Individuals can learn more adaptive
behaviors which can relieve symptoms and improve - correct answer quality of life.
Guiding principles and CBT key concepts; Dysfunctional thinking and learned patterns
of maladaptive behavior contribute to - correct answer psychological problems.
Guiding principles and CBT key concepts; CBT is positive and stresses collaboration
and - correct answer active participation
Guiding principles and CBT key concepts; CBT includes action plans in the form of -
correct answer therapy homework.
CBT Relationship to Nursing Theory; name 3 major theorists - correct answer Orem,
Roy, and Parse
2025/ 2026) Diagnosis & Management in
Psychiatric-Mental Health across the
Lifespan I Practicum Exam [Grade A] -
Chamberlain
Week 5
all or nothing - correct answer I'm either a success or a failure."
define decatastrophizing - correct answer it is a cognitive restructuring technique
used to explore fears and help challenge catastrophic thinking. Decatastrophizing
involves examining the outcome the client considers to be the "worst possible" and
developing a plan of action to address that outcome to decrease anxiety.
which behavioral technique is used to help stabilize/helps clients express their point of
view - correct answer Assertiveness training; can assist clients who are experiencing
symptoms of depression, anxiety and low self-worth. It may help clients learn how to
express their point of view in a respectful manner. The client and therapist may use
role-play to practice verbal and nonverbal behaviors and improve assertiveness.
what type of technique is used to improve social skills or interactions with others? and
explain - correct answer Behavioral rehearsa; Can assist clients who experience
anxiety with social skills or interactions with others. Rehearsal may be conducted
using guided imagery where the client pictures themselves responding appropriately,
or the client and therapist may choose to explore a behavioral rehearsal using role-
play
In which behavioral technique does the therapist assign readings? - correct answer
Bibliotherapy; CBT therapist may prescribe specific readings or self-help books related
to the client's condition as an adjunct to in-session work
which type of technique involves the client rewarding self for positive behavioral
changes? and explain.... - correct answer Contingency management; reinforces or
rewards positive behavioral changes. The client and therapist can work together to
identify appropriate rewards; for instance, Tina may choose to reward herself for
maintaining an exercise regimen by scheduling a relaxation massage.
, NR 605 FINAL WEEK 5-8 (Latest Update
2025/ 2026) Diagnosis & Management in
Psychiatric-Mental Health across the
Lifespan I Practicum Exam [Grade A] -
Chamberlain
what kind of therapy helps individuals accept life's challenges while focusing on their
values and goals. Learning how to relate to thoughts and feelings which impact life
rather than changing those thoughts and feelings - correct answer acceptance and
commitment therapy (ACT)
What is referred to as the third wave of CBT therapy and describe the acronyms? -
correct answer ACT is referred to as a "third wave" of CBT therapy: ACT: Accepting
reactions and being present, Choosing a valued direction, Taking action
which conditions is ACT indicated for? - correct answer depression, anxiety, substance
use, chronic pain, transdiagnostic and combinations of conditions
What king of therapy help clients prepare for change, is person centered, evidence
based approach to behavior change, utilizes a collaborative goal oriented
communication style? - correct answer motivational interviewing
what does motivational interviewing do? - correct answer empowers clients to draw
on their meanings and capacities to facilitate change: addressing issues with
ambivalence/mixed feelings and resistance.
Who was the person that founded motivational interviewing, what kind of people was
he working with, and who did he write the motivational interviewing book with? -
correct answer grew out of William R. Miller's Clinical practice working with clients
with substance use disorders in the 1980s and collaborated with Stephen Rollnick to
write book: Motivational Interviewing.
What conditions are indicated for motivational interviewing? - correct answer
reduction of substance use and health promotion and improving medication adherence
in clients with schizophrenia.
Name the guiding principles of MI? AECRA; what is the spirit of MI? PCAE - correct
answer Acceptance, empathy, compassion, respect of client autonomy,
, NR 605 FINAL WEEK 5-8 (Latest Update
2025/ 2026) Diagnosis & Management in
Psychiatric-Mental Health across the
Lifespan I Practicum Exam [Grade A] -
Chamberlain
acknowledgement of the client's strengths and efforts, and Spirit of MI: partnership,
compassion, acceptance, evocation
phases of change process; Name the 4 phases of change in MI... - correct answer
engagement, focusing, evoking, planning
phases of change process in MI; define Engagement - correct answer establishment of
trust and a helping relationship between the therapist and client, commonly uses
reflections that communicate understanding
phases of change process in MI; define Focusing: - correct answer identification of the
direction or target of the change, commonly uses open-ended questions to elicit
information, narrow the focus and prioritize options
phases of change process in MI; define evoking - correct answer identifying the client's
motivation for change and evoking hope, commonly uses reflections and summaries
phases of change process in MI; define planning - correct answer creating a plan for
change
what is the psychotherapist role in MI and define the acronym RULE? - correct answer
Psychotherapist role MI: RULE (R) Resist the righting (U) Understand the patient's
motivation (L) Listen to the patient (E)Empower the patient.
DEFINE THE ACRONYM OARS? - correct answer Open questions, Affirming, Reflecting,
Summarizing
OARS; open questions... - correct answer Cannot be answered with a yes or no,
require elaboration
OARS: Affirming.... - correct answer provide encouragement, are positive comments on
a client's strength or efforts
, NR 605 FINAL WEEK 5-8 (Latest Update
2025/ 2026) Diagnosis & Management in
Psychiatric-Mental Health across the
Lifespan I Practicum Exam [Grade A] -
Chamberlain
OARS: Reflecting - correct answer mirror the content of feelings explicitly or implicitly
stated by the client, convey empathy, demonstrate listening, highlight emotions and
beliefs, provide opportunities for the client to elaborate on their concerns. Empower
the client to take control of the conversation
what are the indications for CBT? - correct answer CBT can treat a wide range of
diagnoses, including depression, anxiety disorders, substance use disorders, eating
disorders, severe mental illness
Guiding principles and CBT key concepts; The way an individual cognitively
structures..... - correct answer thoughts about the self and the world determines how
the individual feels and behaves
Guiding principles and CBT key concepts; Dysfunctional thoughts are rooted in -
correct answer irrational assumptions.
Guiding principles and CBT key concepts; Individuals can learn more adaptive
behaviors which can relieve symptoms and improve - correct answer quality of life.
Guiding principles and CBT key concepts; Dysfunctional thinking and learned patterns
of maladaptive behavior contribute to - correct answer psychological problems.
Guiding principles and CBT key concepts; CBT is positive and stresses collaboration
and - correct answer active participation
Guiding principles and CBT key concepts; CBT includes action plans in the form of -
correct answer therapy homework.
CBT Relationship to Nursing Theory; name 3 major theorists - correct answer Orem,
Roy, and Parse
