Psychiatric Technician Review Exam -
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1. A patient who has a history of seizure disorder may be prescribed:
- ANS - topamax
2. Which action should a Psychiatric Technician take if a client known
to carry hepatitis B scratched another client's arm?
- ANS - wash the affected area with soap and water and take client
to an urgent care center.
3. When educating a client diagnosed with bipolar disorder, the
Psychiatric Technician would explain that repeat hospitalization
occur most often due to:
- ANS - noncompliance
4. The patient with diabetes tells you that he jogs two miles each day
for exercise. What should you tell be sure to share with him?
- ANS - an exercise program is an important part of diabetic
management when balanced with insulin and diet.
, 5. The Psychiatric Technician knows that dementia is characterized
by:
- ANS - a general intellectual decline
6. To provide for the prevention of physical injury for a patient with
mental confusion, over activity and emotional distress it is
important to:
- ANS - remove all hazards such as loose rugs.
7. When working with an elderly patient with Alzheimer's disease who
is restless at night, the Psychiatric Technician would:
- ANS - Encourage light exercise and activity as well as adequate
sleep.
8. At times the patient is withdrawn, negativistic and difficult to
engage in ward activities. In approaching this client the Psychiatric
Technician would say.
- ANS - "I need a partner to play checkers, I'll be back to get you in
five minutes."
9. Filling in memory gaps with made-up stories. This is known as?
- ANS - confabulation
10. When communicating with a depressed patient, it is
important for the Psychiatric Technician.
- ANS - to respect and support.
Psychiatric Nursing Complete Study Guide
Exam Latest 2026/2027 Updated Verified
Questions and Solutions A+ Pass
Guaranteed
1. A patient who has a history of seizure disorder may be prescribed:
- ANS - topamax
2. Which action should a Psychiatric Technician take if a client known
to carry hepatitis B scratched another client's arm?
- ANS - wash the affected area with soap and water and take client
to an urgent care center.
3. When educating a client diagnosed with bipolar disorder, the
Psychiatric Technician would explain that repeat hospitalization
occur most often due to:
- ANS - noncompliance
4. The patient with diabetes tells you that he jogs two miles each day
for exercise. What should you tell be sure to share with him?
- ANS - an exercise program is an important part of diabetic
management when balanced with insulin and diet.
, 5. The Psychiatric Technician knows that dementia is characterized
by:
- ANS - a general intellectual decline
6. To provide for the prevention of physical injury for a patient with
mental confusion, over activity and emotional distress it is
important to:
- ANS - remove all hazards such as loose rugs.
7. When working with an elderly patient with Alzheimer's disease who
is restless at night, the Psychiatric Technician would:
- ANS - Encourage light exercise and activity as well as adequate
sleep.
8. At times the patient is withdrawn, negativistic and difficult to
engage in ward activities. In approaching this client the Psychiatric
Technician would say.
- ANS - "I need a partner to play checkers, I'll be back to get you in
five minutes."
9. Filling in memory gaps with made-up stories. This is known as?
- ANS - confabulation
10. When communicating with a depressed patient, it is
important for the Psychiatric Technician.
- ANS - to respect and support.
