PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN STATE BOARD 150
QUESTION SET WITH RATIONALES AND
MENTAL HEALTH LAW, ETHICS, AND PATIENT
SAFETY REVIEW 2026
◉ Stuttering onset.
Answer: Typically first appears in the preschool years.
◉ Causes of stuttering.
Answer: Most cases are caused by emotional or psychological
factors.
◉ Antipsychotic side effects.
Answer: Early recognition would be critical for neuroleptic
malignant syndrome.
◉ Mental health concerns in Native Americans.
Answer: Alcoholism, suicide, depression, and identity disorders.
◉ Leukocyte value of 10,500.
Answer: This value is within the normal range.
,◉ Inherited disorder of exocrine glands.
Answer: Cystic fibrosis causes persistent upper respiratory
infections, chronic cough, and foul-smelling stools.
◉ Common insulin injection sites.
Answer: Upper arms, abdomen, and upper thighs.
◉ Haldol Decanoate injection limit.
Answer: Should not exceed 3 milliliters per injection site.
◉ Trichotillomania.
Answer: The behavior that consists of recurrent pulling out of one's
hair resulting in noticeable hair loss.
◉ Bronchial inhaler instruction.
Answer: Rinse mouth immediately after inhalation.
◉ Educational goal for autistic children.
Answer: Provide a highly structured program with predictable
routines and presentation of material in graded steps.
,◉ Feelings Group invitation.
Answer: There is a Feelings Group starting soon. If you attend it, it
will alleviate your depression.
◉ Communication barriers in Native Americans.
Answer: A possible problem with communicating due to a language
barrier.
◉ Psychiatric technician's role.
Answer: To escort patients to therapeutic groups like the Feelings
Group.
◉ Orthostatic hypotension.
Answer: A potential side effect of antipsychotic agents.
◉ Urinary hesitancy.
Answer: A potential side effect of antipsychotic agents.
◉ Akathisia.
Answer: A potential side effect of antipsychotic agents.
◉ Sickle cell anemia.
, Answer: A disease listed as an option but not an inherited disorder
of the exocrine glands.
◉ Muscular dystrophy.
Answer: A disease listed as an option but not an inherited disorder
of the exocrine glands.
◉ Multiple sclerosis.
Answer: A disease listed as an option but not an inherited disorder
of the exocrine glands.
◉ Folk remedies in Native American healing.
Answer: Healing methods that would include the 'evil eye' and folk
remedies.
◉ Folic acid.
Answer: A vitamin supplement a woman should take before
contraception and during pregnancy in order to decrease the risks of
birth defects.
◉ Two-hand coordination and muscular strength activities.
Answer: A psychiatric technician would assist a client to develop
these by having the client manipulate clay or play-dough between
his/her hands.
QUESTION SET WITH RATIONALES AND
MENTAL HEALTH LAW, ETHICS, AND PATIENT
SAFETY REVIEW 2026
◉ Stuttering onset.
Answer: Typically first appears in the preschool years.
◉ Causes of stuttering.
Answer: Most cases are caused by emotional or psychological
factors.
◉ Antipsychotic side effects.
Answer: Early recognition would be critical for neuroleptic
malignant syndrome.
◉ Mental health concerns in Native Americans.
Answer: Alcoholism, suicide, depression, and identity disorders.
◉ Leukocyte value of 10,500.
Answer: This value is within the normal range.
,◉ Inherited disorder of exocrine glands.
Answer: Cystic fibrosis causes persistent upper respiratory
infections, chronic cough, and foul-smelling stools.
◉ Common insulin injection sites.
Answer: Upper arms, abdomen, and upper thighs.
◉ Haldol Decanoate injection limit.
Answer: Should not exceed 3 milliliters per injection site.
◉ Trichotillomania.
Answer: The behavior that consists of recurrent pulling out of one's
hair resulting in noticeable hair loss.
◉ Bronchial inhaler instruction.
Answer: Rinse mouth immediately after inhalation.
◉ Educational goal for autistic children.
Answer: Provide a highly structured program with predictable
routines and presentation of material in graded steps.
,◉ Feelings Group invitation.
Answer: There is a Feelings Group starting soon. If you attend it, it
will alleviate your depression.
◉ Communication barriers in Native Americans.
Answer: A possible problem with communicating due to a language
barrier.
◉ Psychiatric technician's role.
Answer: To escort patients to therapeutic groups like the Feelings
Group.
◉ Orthostatic hypotension.
Answer: A potential side effect of antipsychotic agents.
◉ Urinary hesitancy.
Answer: A potential side effect of antipsychotic agents.
◉ Akathisia.
Answer: A potential side effect of antipsychotic agents.
◉ Sickle cell anemia.
, Answer: A disease listed as an option but not an inherited disorder
of the exocrine glands.
◉ Muscular dystrophy.
Answer: A disease listed as an option but not an inherited disorder
of the exocrine glands.
◉ Multiple sclerosis.
Answer: A disease listed as an option but not an inherited disorder
of the exocrine glands.
◉ Folk remedies in Native American healing.
Answer: Healing methods that would include the 'evil eye' and folk
remedies.
◉ Folic acid.
Answer: A vitamin supplement a woman should take before
contraception and during pregnancy in order to decrease the risks of
birth defects.
◉ Two-hand coordination and muscular strength activities.
Answer: A psychiatric technician would assist a client to develop
these by having the client manipulate clay or play-dough between
his/her hands.
