NRNP 6645 Midterm Exam Questions and
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Stages of Learning model - ANSWER-
B B B B B
A framework describing the progression of a learner from unconscious incompetency t
B B B B B B B B B B B
o unconscious competency.
B B
Unconscious incompetency - ANSWER-
B B B
A stage where a person is unaware of their lack of skill or knowledge.
B B B B B B B B B B B B B
Conscious incompetency - ANSWER-
B B B
A stage where a person is aware of their lack of skill or knowledge.
B B B B B B B B B B B B B
Conscious competency - ANSWER-
B B B
A stage where a person is aware of their skill or knowledge and can perform it.
B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B
Unconscious competency - ANSWER-
B B B
A stage where a person can perform a skill or knowledge without conscious thought.
B B B B B B B B B B B B B
Freud's tasks of learning independence and control - ANSWER-
B B B B B B B B
Associated with problematic traits such as excessive dependency.
B B B B B B B
Standards of care - ANSWER-
B B B B
Legally binding guidelines that dictate the minimum acceptable level of care.
B B B B B B B B B B
Practice guidelines - ANSWER-
B B B
Recommendations that are not legally binding and can be more flexible.
B B B B B B B B B B
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) - ANSWER- B B B B
A system of psychotherapy that focuses on how an individual's thoughts influence their
B B B B B B B B B B B B
B feelings and behaviors.
B B
, Primary thinking - ANSWER-
B B B
Recognizes indeterminate, negative, and irrational thinking as part of human action.
B B B B B B B B B B
Secondary thinking - ANSWER-
B B B
Recognizes the indeterminate, negative, and irrational thinking as foremost.
B B B B B B B B
Imitative behavior - ANSWER-
B B B
A therapeutic benefit that allows individuals to experiment with new behaviors.
B B B B B B B B B B
Psychoanalytic psychotherapy - ANSWER-B B B
Not ideal for patients with primarily primitive defenses.
B B B B B B B
Dynamic supportive therapy - ANSWER-
B B B B
A strategy where the nurse assists the patient with reality testing, problem-
B B B B B B B B B B B
solving, and interpersonal awareness.
B B B
Therapeutic alliance - ANSWER- B B B
The relationship between therapist and patient that is essential for effective therapy.
B B B B B B B B B B B
Cognitive triad - ANSWER-
B B B
A concept in CBT that includes maladaptive thoughts rooted in irrational assumptions.
B B B B B B B B B B B
Universality - ANSWER- B B
A therapeutic factor where a group member realizes others share similar feelings of inc
B B B B B B B B B B B B B
ompetency.
Reality testing - ANSWER-
B B B
A process in dynamic supportive therapy that helps patients distinguish between their
B B B B B B B B B B B B
perceptions and reality. B B
Answers|2025/2026|100% correct
Stages of Learning model - ANSWER-
B B B B B
A framework describing the progression of a learner from unconscious incompetency t
B B B B B B B B B B B
o unconscious competency.
B B
Unconscious incompetency - ANSWER-
B B B
A stage where a person is unaware of their lack of skill or knowledge.
B B B B B B B B B B B B B
Conscious incompetency - ANSWER-
B B B
A stage where a person is aware of their lack of skill or knowledge.
B B B B B B B B B B B B B
Conscious competency - ANSWER-
B B B
A stage where a person is aware of their skill or knowledge and can perform it.
B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B
Unconscious competency - ANSWER-
B B B
A stage where a person can perform a skill or knowledge without conscious thought.
B B B B B B B B B B B B B
Freud's tasks of learning independence and control - ANSWER-
B B B B B B B B
Associated with problematic traits such as excessive dependency.
B B B B B B B
Standards of care - ANSWER-
B B B B
Legally binding guidelines that dictate the minimum acceptable level of care.
B B B B B B B B B B
Practice guidelines - ANSWER-
B B B
Recommendations that are not legally binding and can be more flexible.
B B B B B B B B B B
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) - ANSWER- B B B B
A system of psychotherapy that focuses on how an individual's thoughts influence their
B B B B B B B B B B B B
B feelings and behaviors.
B B
, Primary thinking - ANSWER-
B B B
Recognizes indeterminate, negative, and irrational thinking as part of human action.
B B B B B B B B B B
Secondary thinking - ANSWER-
B B B
Recognizes the indeterminate, negative, and irrational thinking as foremost.
B B B B B B B B
Imitative behavior - ANSWER-
B B B
A therapeutic benefit that allows individuals to experiment with new behaviors.
B B B B B B B B B B
Psychoanalytic psychotherapy - ANSWER-B B B
Not ideal for patients with primarily primitive defenses.
B B B B B B B
Dynamic supportive therapy - ANSWER-
B B B B
A strategy where the nurse assists the patient with reality testing, problem-
B B B B B B B B B B B
solving, and interpersonal awareness.
B B B
Therapeutic alliance - ANSWER- B B B
The relationship between therapist and patient that is essential for effective therapy.
B B B B B B B B B B B
Cognitive triad - ANSWER-
B B B
A concept in CBT that includes maladaptive thoughts rooted in irrational assumptions.
B B B B B B B B B B B
Universality - ANSWER- B B
A therapeutic factor where a group member realizes others share similar feelings of inc
B B B B B B B B B B B B B
ompetency.
Reality testing - ANSWER-
B B B
A process in dynamic supportive therapy that helps patients distinguish between their
B B B B B B B B B B B B
perceptions and reality. B B