NURS 753 Final Exam Study Pack | Therapeutic Modalities Practice Questions + Rationales | PMHNP Liberty University

NURS 753 Final Exam Study Pack | Therapeutic
Modalities Practice Questions + Rationales |
PMHNP Liberty University


This expertly designed NURS 753 Therapeutic Modalities Study Pack is tailored
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for PMHNP students at Liberty University preparing for their final exam. It
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includes 100 real-practice multiple-choice questions with detailed answers and
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rationales, covering all essential therapeutic frameworks.
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🔹 What’s Inside:
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 Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) d d d




 Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) d d d




 Motivational Interviewing (MI) d d




 Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) d d




 Solution-Focused Therapy d




 Psychodynamic Therapy d




 Group & Family Therapyd d d




 Trauma-Informed Care d




 Culturally Competent Counseling d d




 Clinical Scenarios + Application-based Questions
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🎯 Perfect for:
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 Liberty University NURS 753 Final Exam
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 PMHNP students nationwide d d




 NCLEX-PMHNP & ANCC Board Prep d d d d




 Quick Review or Deep Study Sessions
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Includes clear rationales to boost your clinical reasoning and ensure you understand
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both right and wrong answers.
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,Therapeutic Modalities Practice – Questions d d d d




Q1. CBT
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Question: In cognitive behavioral therapy, what is the primary goal of cognitive
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restructuring?
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A. To confront the therapist
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B. To change automatic thoughts
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C. To suppress emotions
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D. To eliminate stressors
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Answer: B d




Rationale: Cognitive restructuring focuses on identifying and modifying distorted
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automatic thoughts that contribute to maladaptive behavior and emotions.
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Q2. DBT
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Question: Which of the following is a core skill taught in Dialectical Behavior
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Therapy (DBT)?
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A. Dream analysis d




B. Emotion regulation d




C. Flooding
D. Hypnosis
Answer: B d




Rationale: DBT includes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal
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effectiveness, and mindfulness.
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Q3. MI
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Question: What is the spirit of Motivational Interviewing (MI)?
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A. Directing and confronting d d




B. Advising and educating d d




C. Collaboration and evocation d d




D. Analysis and interpretation d d

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Rationale: MI is based on partnership, acceptance, compassion, and evocation.
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Q4. Solution-Focused Therapy
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Question: What is the therapist's primary focus in Solution-Focused Therapy?
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A. Early childhood trauma
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B. Pathology and symptoms d d




C. Client strengths and future solutions
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D. Diagnosis-based treatment d




Answer: C d




Rationale: This modality emphasizes what’s working and building on client strengths.
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Q5. Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)
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Question: Which condition is IPT most evidence-based for?
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A. Schizophrenia
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C. Major depressive disorder
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D. OCD
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Rationale: IPT is highly effective for depression, especially when linked to
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interpersonal issues or role transitions.
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Q6. Psychodynamic Therapy
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Question: What is a key concept in psychodynamic therapy?
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A. Operant conditioning d




B. Repressed unconscious conflicts
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C. Behavioral extinction d




D. Future goal setting
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Answer: B d




Rationale: It explores how unconscious conflicts from early life affect current
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behavior.
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, Q7. CBT d




Question: A client says, “I always mess things up.” What is this an example of?
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A. Thought insertion d




B. Delusion
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D. Abstract thinking d




Answer: C d




Rationale: “Always” reflects all-or-nothing thinking, a common cognitive distortion
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in CBT.
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Q8. DBT d




Question: Which population benefits most from DBT?
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A. Clients with delusions d d




B. Borderline personality disorder d d




C. Panic disorder d




D. ADHD
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Rationale: DBT was specifically developed for individuals with BPD.
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Q9. MI d




Question: A client says, “I know smoking is bad, but it helps me relax.” What should
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the therapist do next?
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A. Advise nicotine replacement
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B. Confront the ambivalence d d




C. Explore pros and cons of change d d d d d




D. Suggest a new coping strategy d d d d




Answer: C d




Rationale: MI focuses on exploring ambivalence and building intrinsic motivation.
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Q10. Group Therapy
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Question: What is a benefit of group therapy in treating PTSD?
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A. Avoidance of emotion d d




B. Social learning and peer support
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C. Detachment from trauma d d