Psychiatric Technician State Board Review
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1. What is the purpose of the AIMS test?
- ANS - It identifies the severity of a seizure or tardive dyskinesia.
2. A male patient, 51-years-old, has been diagnosed with Major
Depression. He been isolating in his room since he was admitted to
the hospital three days ago. A group that focuses on feeling is
about to begin. The psychiatric technician enters the patient's room
and states:
- ANS - "I'm going to escort you to the Feelings Group that is
starting soon."
3. When does stuttering typically first appear?
- ANS - Preschool years
4. Most cases of stuttering are cause by:
- ANS - Emotional or psychological factors.
,5. The Psychiatric technician is aware that antipsychotic agents can
cause side effects. Early recognition would be critical for which of
the following side effects?
- ANS - Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
6. The psychiatric technician is admitting a male patient from a
nearby Indian reservation. He or she would focus on what mental
health concerns which relate to the Native American population?
- ANS - Alcoholism, suicide, depression and identity disorders.
7. A laboratory value for leukocytes reads, "10,500." The Psychiatric
Technician would know that this value is:
- ANS - Slightly High
8. Which of the following diseases is an inherited disorder of the
exocrine glands causing persistent upper respiratory infections,
chronic cough and foul-smelling stools?
- ANS - Cystic Fibrosis
9. The psychiatric technician knows that the common insulin rotating
injection sites would include the:
- ANS - Upper arms, abdomen, and upper thighs.
10. An administration of Haldol Decanoate should not exceed
how many milliliters per injection site?
- ANS - 3
, 11. Trichotillomania is the behavior that consists of:
- ANS - recurrent pulling out of one's hair resulting in noticeable
hair loss.
12. The Psychiatric Technician would give which of the following
instructions to a client to prevent mouth or throat dryness
resulting from the use of a bronchial inhaler?
- ANS - Rinse mouth immediately after inhalation
13. One of the main educational goals a psychiatric technician
would implement when working with an autistic child would be to:
- ANS - Provide a highly structured program with predictable
routines and presentation of material in graded steps.
14. A vitamin supplement a woman should take before
contraception and during pregnancy in order to decrease the risks
of birth defects would be:
- ANS - Folic Acid
15. A psychiatric technician would assist a client to develop two-
hand coordination and muscular strength by having the client:
- ANS - Manipulate clay or play-dough between his/her hands.
16. Long-term therapy of phenobarbital may result in deficiencies
of which of the following vitamins?
- ANS - Vitamins B9, B12, D
150 questions Complete Study Guide
Exam Latest 2026/2027 Updated Verified
Questions and Solutions A+ Pass
Guaranteed
1. What is the purpose of the AIMS test?
- ANS - It identifies the severity of a seizure or tardive dyskinesia.
2. A male patient, 51-years-old, has been diagnosed with Major
Depression. He been isolating in his room since he was admitted to
the hospital three days ago. A group that focuses on feeling is
about to begin. The psychiatric technician enters the patient's room
and states:
- ANS - "I'm going to escort you to the Feelings Group that is
starting soon."
3. When does stuttering typically first appear?
- ANS - Preschool years
4. Most cases of stuttering are cause by:
- ANS - Emotional or psychological factors.
,5. The Psychiatric technician is aware that antipsychotic agents can
cause side effects. Early recognition would be critical for which of
the following side effects?
- ANS - Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
6. The psychiatric technician is admitting a male patient from a
nearby Indian reservation. He or she would focus on what mental
health concerns which relate to the Native American population?
- ANS - Alcoholism, suicide, depression and identity disorders.
7. A laboratory value for leukocytes reads, "10,500." The Psychiatric
Technician would know that this value is:
- ANS - Slightly High
8. Which of the following diseases is an inherited disorder of the
exocrine glands causing persistent upper respiratory infections,
chronic cough and foul-smelling stools?
- ANS - Cystic Fibrosis
9. The psychiatric technician knows that the common insulin rotating
injection sites would include the:
- ANS - Upper arms, abdomen, and upper thighs.
10. An administration of Haldol Decanoate should not exceed
how many milliliters per injection site?
- ANS - 3
, 11. Trichotillomania is the behavior that consists of:
- ANS - recurrent pulling out of one's hair resulting in noticeable
hair loss.
12. The Psychiatric Technician would give which of the following
instructions to a client to prevent mouth or throat dryness
resulting from the use of a bronchial inhaler?
- ANS - Rinse mouth immediately after inhalation
13. One of the main educational goals a psychiatric technician
would implement when working with an autistic child would be to:
- ANS - Provide a highly structured program with predictable
routines and presentation of material in graded steps.
14. A vitamin supplement a woman should take before
contraception and during pregnancy in order to decrease the risks
of birth defects would be:
- ANS - Folic Acid
15. A psychiatric technician would assist a client to develop two-
hand coordination and muscular strength by having the client:
- ANS - Manipulate clay or play-dough between his/her hands.
16. Long-term therapy of phenobarbital may result in deficiencies
of which of the following vitamins?
- ANS - Vitamins B9, B12, D
