MHTC Exam Review Questions with Verified
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Opiate withdrawal commonly includes:
Lacrimation, rhinorrhea, diarrhea, tachycardia, pupil dilation, sweating, insomnia, irritability,
muscle/joint pain
Agoraphobia refers to fear of:
Being in open or public spaces where escape might be difficult
Bipolar disorder features:
Episodes of mania/hypomania and depression
A key risk of improper restraint use noted by the FDA is:
Strangulation leading to death
Cocaine use can lead to which anatomic complication from intranasal use?
Septal perforation
Patient elopement means:
Leaving facility grounds without permission
"Breach of duty" in malpractice means:
Failure to meet the standard of care owed to the patient
Before releasing a patient from 5-point restraints, staff should:
Process behavior, obtain a safety contract, and step down to 3-points with monitoring
An interdisciplinary team approach means:
,Multiple disciplines collaborate to plan and deliver care
"Akathisia" is best described as:
Sustained muscle contractions with abnormal postures
"Tort" refers to:
A civil wrong leading to legal liability
PCP intoxication may present with:
Belligerence, impulsivity, hallucinations, paranoia, violent behavior, abnormal strength,
muscle rigidity, ataxia, seizures
Which documentation method is described as Data, Action, Response?
DAR charting
PASS is the mnemonic for using a fire extinguisher. It stands for:
Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
PTSD is precipitated by:
Exposure to traumatic events outside normal experience with fear/helplessness
Korsakoff's syndrome is associated with:
Thiamine (B1) deficiency often due to chronic alcohol misuse
After masking anxiety, the "rebound effect" described in the guide refers to:
Return of anxiety symptoms after temporary suppression
MRI and CT in psychiatry are used primarily to:
Rule out structural or medical causes contributing to symptoms
, Which is true regarding witnessed urine drug analysis (UDA)?
Same-gender staff should observe when ordered, using gloves and correct labeling
Sedative/hypnotic/anxiolytic intoxication may include:
Disinhibition, impaired judgment and memory, slurred speech, ataxia, unsteady gait
Why is thorough documentation critical?
If not recorded, it is assumed not done; it communicates observations and care
Constant Observation (CO) requires:
Staff remain within an arm's length of the patient (except breaks)
If a legally held patient escapes, staff should:
Report to supervisor, notify police, and document per policy
After amphetamine use, "crash" symptoms typically include:
Anxiety, tremors, fatigue, depression, craving
Which is a correct duty during patient alcohol withdrawal monitoring?
Observe for detox signs and suicidal ideation, take vitals as ordered, document with DAR
While a patient is in restraints/seclusion, staff must at minimum:
Check q15 minutes, offer toileting and fluids q2h, perform ROM q2h, assess pulses
A life-threatening reaction to antipsychotics characterized by fever, rigidity, and
autonomic instability is:
Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS)
False imprisonment in mental health care could involve:
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Opiate withdrawal commonly includes:
Lacrimation, rhinorrhea, diarrhea, tachycardia, pupil dilation, sweating, insomnia, irritability,
muscle/joint pain
Agoraphobia refers to fear of:
Being in open or public spaces where escape might be difficult
Bipolar disorder features:
Episodes of mania/hypomania and depression
A key risk of improper restraint use noted by the FDA is:
Strangulation leading to death
Cocaine use can lead to which anatomic complication from intranasal use?
Septal perforation
Patient elopement means:
Leaving facility grounds without permission
"Breach of duty" in malpractice means:
Failure to meet the standard of care owed to the patient
Before releasing a patient from 5-point restraints, staff should:
Process behavior, obtain a safety contract, and step down to 3-points with monitoring
An interdisciplinary team approach means:
,Multiple disciplines collaborate to plan and deliver care
"Akathisia" is best described as:
Sustained muscle contractions with abnormal postures
"Tort" refers to:
A civil wrong leading to legal liability
PCP intoxication may present with:
Belligerence, impulsivity, hallucinations, paranoia, violent behavior, abnormal strength,
muscle rigidity, ataxia, seizures
Which documentation method is described as Data, Action, Response?
DAR charting
PASS is the mnemonic for using a fire extinguisher. It stands for:
Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
PTSD is precipitated by:
Exposure to traumatic events outside normal experience with fear/helplessness
Korsakoff's syndrome is associated with:
Thiamine (B1) deficiency often due to chronic alcohol misuse
After masking anxiety, the "rebound effect" described in the guide refers to:
Return of anxiety symptoms after temporary suppression
MRI and CT in psychiatry are used primarily to:
Rule out structural or medical causes contributing to symptoms
, Which is true regarding witnessed urine drug analysis (UDA)?
Same-gender staff should observe when ordered, using gloves and correct labeling
Sedative/hypnotic/anxiolytic intoxication may include:
Disinhibition, impaired judgment and memory, slurred speech, ataxia, unsteady gait
Why is thorough documentation critical?
If not recorded, it is assumed not done; it communicates observations and care
Constant Observation (CO) requires:
Staff remain within an arm's length of the patient (except breaks)
If a legally held patient escapes, staff should:
Report to supervisor, notify police, and document per policy
After amphetamine use, "crash" symptoms typically include:
Anxiety, tremors, fatigue, depression, craving
Which is a correct duty during patient alcohol withdrawal monitoring?
Observe for detox signs and suicidal ideation, take vitals as ordered, document with DAR
While a patient is in restraints/seclusion, staff must at minimum:
Check q15 minutes, offer toileting and fluids q2h, perform ROM q2h, assess pulses
A life-threatening reaction to antipsychotics characterized by fever, rigidity, and
autonomic instability is:
Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS)
False imprisonment in mental health care could involve:
