NR605 PRACTICE EXAMINATION 2026
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
GUARANTEED TO PASS.
⫸ What are the core principles of CBT? Answer: 1.) Thoughts,
Emotions, and Behaviors Are Connected:
Dysfunctional thoughts lead to emotional distress and maladaptive
behaviors.
2.) Cognitive Restructuring:
Identifying and challenging negative automatic thoughts and cognitive
distortions.
3.) Behavioral Activation:
Encourages engagement in positive activities to improve mood and
functioning.
⫸ How is CBT related to Peplau's Interpersonal Theory? Answer:
Focuses on the nurse-client relationship and communication, aligning
with CBT's collaborative and goal-oriented approach.
,⫸ How is CBT related to Orem's Self-Care Deficit Theory? Answer:
Promotes empowering clients to identify and correct maladaptive
thoughts, enhancing self-care and autonomy
⫸ What is the role of the psychotherapist in CBT? Answer: -Help
clients recognize and reevaluate cognitive distortions and adapt new
skills
-help clients better understand the behaviors of others and develop
improved coping skills.
-clients learn to identify and change their thinking, emotions, and
behaviors to better cope with environmental challenges and stressful
situations
-psychoeducation is integral
-Homework is given
⫸ Define cognitive distortions. Answer: faulty, exaggerated, or
irrational thinking patterns that cause individuals to inaccurately
perceive reality
⫸ In CBT describe Socratic dialogue as a technique for stabilization.
Answer: Encourages the client to question automatic thoughts and
assumptions and explore alternative explanations
,⫸ In CBT describe de-catastrophizing as a technique for stabilization.
Answer: Helps the client reframe worst-case scenarios and consider
more realistic outcomes.
examining the outcome the client considers to be the "worst possible"
and developing a plan of action to address that outcome to decrease
anxiety.
⫸ Tell me about acceptance and Commitment Theory (ACT). Answer:
focus on a client's relationship to their thoughts and feelings rather than
on the content
The focus is learning how to relate to thoughts and feelings which
impact life rather than changing those thoughts and feelings.
focuses on acceptance of self by recognizing we are all humans with
flaws and committing to living one's personal values
⫸ What does the "A" in ACT therapy represent? Answer: Accepting
reactions and being present
⫸ What does the "C" in ACT therapy represent? Answer: Choosing a
valued direction
⫸ What does the "T" in ACT therapy represent? Answer: Taking action
, ⫸ What is the goal of acceptance and commitment therapy? Answer:
Encourage clients to accept difficult emotions while committing to
value-based actions.
⫸ What are the core processes of acceptance and commitment therapy?
Answer: Cognitive Defusion
Acceptance
Present Moment Awareness
Self-as-Context
Values Clarification
Committed Action
⫸ What three areas does acceptance and commitment therapy focus on?
Answer: (a) accept your reactions and be present;
(b) choose a valued direction; and
(c) take action
⫸ What does acceptance and commitment therapy help the client do?
Answer: helps the person to accept undesirable thoughts and feelings,
while behaving in a manner that is congruent with his or her values and
goals
⫸ What are clients taught in acceptance and commitment therapy?
Answer: Patients are taught to observe and mindfully watch their
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
GUARANTEED TO PASS.
⫸ What are the core principles of CBT? Answer: 1.) Thoughts,
Emotions, and Behaviors Are Connected:
Dysfunctional thoughts lead to emotional distress and maladaptive
behaviors.
2.) Cognitive Restructuring:
Identifying and challenging negative automatic thoughts and cognitive
distortions.
3.) Behavioral Activation:
Encourages engagement in positive activities to improve mood and
functioning.
⫸ How is CBT related to Peplau's Interpersonal Theory? Answer:
Focuses on the nurse-client relationship and communication, aligning
with CBT's collaborative and goal-oriented approach.
,⫸ How is CBT related to Orem's Self-Care Deficit Theory? Answer:
Promotes empowering clients to identify and correct maladaptive
thoughts, enhancing self-care and autonomy
⫸ What is the role of the psychotherapist in CBT? Answer: -Help
clients recognize and reevaluate cognitive distortions and adapt new
skills
-help clients better understand the behaviors of others and develop
improved coping skills.
-clients learn to identify and change their thinking, emotions, and
behaviors to better cope with environmental challenges and stressful
situations
-psychoeducation is integral
-Homework is given
⫸ Define cognitive distortions. Answer: faulty, exaggerated, or
irrational thinking patterns that cause individuals to inaccurately
perceive reality
⫸ In CBT describe Socratic dialogue as a technique for stabilization.
Answer: Encourages the client to question automatic thoughts and
assumptions and explore alternative explanations
,⫸ In CBT describe de-catastrophizing as a technique for stabilization.
Answer: Helps the client reframe worst-case scenarios and consider
more realistic outcomes.
examining the outcome the client considers to be the "worst possible"
and developing a plan of action to address that outcome to decrease
anxiety.
⫸ Tell me about acceptance and Commitment Theory (ACT). Answer:
focus on a client's relationship to their thoughts and feelings rather than
on the content
The focus is learning how to relate to thoughts and feelings which
impact life rather than changing those thoughts and feelings.
focuses on acceptance of self by recognizing we are all humans with
flaws and committing to living one's personal values
⫸ What does the "A" in ACT therapy represent? Answer: Accepting
reactions and being present
⫸ What does the "C" in ACT therapy represent? Answer: Choosing a
valued direction
⫸ What does the "T" in ACT therapy represent? Answer: Taking action
, ⫸ What is the goal of acceptance and commitment therapy? Answer:
Encourage clients to accept difficult emotions while committing to
value-based actions.
⫸ What are the core processes of acceptance and commitment therapy?
Answer: Cognitive Defusion
Acceptance
Present Moment Awareness
Self-as-Context
Values Clarification
Committed Action
⫸ What three areas does acceptance and commitment therapy focus on?
Answer: (a) accept your reactions and be present;
(b) choose a valued direction; and
(c) take action
⫸ What does acceptance and commitment therapy help the client do?
Answer: helps the person to accept undesirable thoughts and feelings,
while behaving in a manner that is congruent with his or her values and
goals
⫸ What are clients taught in acceptance and commitment therapy?
Answer: Patients are taught to observe and mindfully watch their
