NR 605 Final Exam (Latest Update
2025/2026) Diagnosis & Management in
Psychiatric-Mental Health Across the
Lifespan Practicum Questions and 100%
Correct Answers [Grade A]– Chamberlain
MI Role of the Psychotherapist - correct answer represented by the mnemonic RULE:
Resist the righting reflex
Understand the patient's motivation
Listen to the patient
Empower the patient
OARS - correct answer Communication skills for MI:
-Open questions
• cannot be answered with a yes or no, require elaboration
, NR 605 Final Exam (Latest Update
2025/2026) Diagnosis & Management in
Psychiatric-Mental Health Across the
Lifespan Practicum Questions and 100%
Correct Answers [Grade A]– Chamberlain
-Affirming
• provide encouragement, are (+) comments on a client's strengths or efforts
-Reflecting
• mirror the content or feelings explicitly or implicitly stated by the client
• convey empathy, demonstrate listening, highlight emotions & beliefs, • provide
opportunities for the client to elaborate on their concerns
• empower clients to take control of the conversation
• recommended to use at least two reflections for every question
-Summarizing
, NR 605 Final Exam (Latest Update
2025/2026) Diagnosis & Management in
Psychiatric-Mental Health Across the
Lifespan Practicum Questions and 100%
Correct Answers [Grade A]– Chamberlain
• links together what has been stated to help the client organize their experiences
MI Phases of the Change Process - correct answer -engagement
• establishment of trust & a helping relationship between the therapist & client
• uses reflections that communicate understanding
-focusing
• identification of the direction or target of the change
• uses open-ended questions
-evoking
, NR 605 Final Exam (Latest Update
2025/2026) Diagnosis & Management in
Psychiatric-Mental Health Across the
Lifespan Practicum Questions and 100%
Correct Answers [Grade A]– Chamberlain
• identifying the client's motivation for change and evoking hope
• uses reflections and summaries
-planning
• creating a plan for change
acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) - correct answer -helps individuals accept
life's challenges while focusing on their values and goals
• learning how to relate to thoughts & feelings which impact life rather than changing
those thoughts & feelings
-referred to as a "third wave" CBT therapy
-Accepting reactions and being present
2025/2026) Diagnosis & Management in
Psychiatric-Mental Health Across the
Lifespan Practicum Questions and 100%
Correct Answers [Grade A]– Chamberlain
MI Role of the Psychotherapist - correct answer represented by the mnemonic RULE:
Resist the righting reflex
Understand the patient's motivation
Listen to the patient
Empower the patient
OARS - correct answer Communication skills for MI:
-Open questions
• cannot be answered with a yes or no, require elaboration
, NR 605 Final Exam (Latest Update
2025/2026) Diagnosis & Management in
Psychiatric-Mental Health Across the
Lifespan Practicum Questions and 100%
Correct Answers [Grade A]– Chamberlain
-Affirming
• provide encouragement, are (+) comments on a client's strengths or efforts
-Reflecting
• mirror the content or feelings explicitly or implicitly stated by the client
• convey empathy, demonstrate listening, highlight emotions & beliefs, • provide
opportunities for the client to elaborate on their concerns
• empower clients to take control of the conversation
• recommended to use at least two reflections for every question
-Summarizing
, NR 605 Final Exam (Latest Update
2025/2026) Diagnosis & Management in
Psychiatric-Mental Health Across the
Lifespan Practicum Questions and 100%
Correct Answers [Grade A]– Chamberlain
• links together what has been stated to help the client organize their experiences
MI Phases of the Change Process - correct answer -engagement
• establishment of trust & a helping relationship between the therapist & client
• uses reflections that communicate understanding
-focusing
• identification of the direction or target of the change
• uses open-ended questions
-evoking
, NR 605 Final Exam (Latest Update
2025/2026) Diagnosis & Management in
Psychiatric-Mental Health Across the
Lifespan Practicum Questions and 100%
Correct Answers [Grade A]– Chamberlain
• identifying the client's motivation for change and evoking hope
• uses reflections and summaries
-planning
• creating a plan for change
acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) - correct answer -helps individuals accept
life's challenges while focusing on their values and goals
• learning how to relate to thoughts & feelings which impact life rather than changing
those thoughts & feelings
-referred to as a "third wave" CBT therapy
-Accepting reactions and being present
