PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN STATE BOARD
REVIEW EXAM 150 COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE
AND MENTAL HEALTH NURSING REVIEW 2026
◉ 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:
Answer: "I'm going to escort you to the Feelings Group that is
starting soon."
◉ When does stuttering typically first appear?
Answer: Preschool years
◉ Most cases of stuttering are cause by:
Answer: Emotional or psychological factors.
◉ The Psychiatric technician is aware that antipsychotic agents can
cause side effects. Early recognition would be critical for which of
the following side effects?
Answer: Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
,◉ 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?
Answer: Alcoholism, suicide, depression and identity disorders.
◉ A laboratory value for leukocytes reads, "10,500." The Psychiatric
Technician would know that this value is:
Answer: Slightly High
◉ Which of the following diseases is an inherited disorder of the
exocrine glands causing persistent upper respiratory infections,
chronic cough and foul-smelling stools?
Answer: Cystic Fibrosis
◉ The psychiatric technician knows that the common insulin
rotating injection sites would include the:
Answer: Upper arms, abdomen, and upper thighs.
◉ An administration of Haldol Decanoate should not exceed how
many milliliters per injection site?
Answer: 3
◉ Trichotillomania is the behavior that consists of:
, Answer: recurrent pulling out of one's hair resulting in noticeable
hair loss.
◉ 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?
Answer: Rinse mouth immediately after inhalation
◉ One of the main educational goals a psychiatric technician would
implement when working with an autistic child would be to:
Answer: Provide a highly structured program with predictable
routines and presentation of material in graded steps.
◉ A vitamin supplement a woman should take before contraception
and during pregnancy in order to decrease the risks of birth defects
would be:
Answer: Folic Acid
◉ A psychiatric technician would assist a client to develop two-hand
coordination and muscular strength by having the client:
Answer: Manipulate clay or play-dough between his/her hands.
◉ Long-term therapy of phenobarbital may result in deficiencies of
which of the following vitamins?
REVIEW EXAM 150 COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE
AND MENTAL HEALTH NURSING REVIEW 2026
◉ 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:
Answer: "I'm going to escort you to the Feelings Group that is
starting soon."
◉ When does stuttering typically first appear?
Answer: Preschool years
◉ Most cases of stuttering are cause by:
Answer: Emotional or psychological factors.
◉ The Psychiatric technician is aware that antipsychotic agents can
cause side effects. Early recognition would be critical for which of
the following side effects?
Answer: Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
,◉ 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?
Answer: Alcoholism, suicide, depression and identity disorders.
◉ A laboratory value for leukocytes reads, "10,500." The Psychiatric
Technician would know that this value is:
Answer: Slightly High
◉ Which of the following diseases is an inherited disorder of the
exocrine glands causing persistent upper respiratory infections,
chronic cough and foul-smelling stools?
Answer: Cystic Fibrosis
◉ The psychiatric technician knows that the common insulin
rotating injection sites would include the:
Answer: Upper arms, abdomen, and upper thighs.
◉ An administration of Haldol Decanoate should not exceed how
many milliliters per injection site?
Answer: 3
◉ Trichotillomania is the behavior that consists of:
, Answer: recurrent pulling out of one's hair resulting in noticeable
hair loss.
◉ 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?
Answer: Rinse mouth immediately after inhalation
◉ One of the main educational goals a psychiatric technician would
implement when working with an autistic child would be to:
Answer: Provide a highly structured program with predictable
routines and presentation of material in graded steps.
◉ A vitamin supplement a woman should take before contraception
and during pregnancy in order to decrease the risks of birth defects
would be:
Answer: Folic Acid
◉ A psychiatric technician would assist a client to develop two-hand
coordination and muscular strength by having the client:
Answer: Manipulate clay or play-dough between his/her hands.
◉ Long-term therapy of phenobarbital may result in deficiencies of
which of the following vitamins?
