NEWEST CALIFORNIA PSYCHIATRIC
TECHNICIAN STATE BOARD WRITTEN
EXAM PRACTICE QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
2026/2027
What is the purpose of the AIMS test? - ANSWER-It identifies the severity of a seizure
or tardive dyskinesia.
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? - ANSWER-Vitamins B9, B12, D
Some clients being maintained on Thorazine (chlorpromazine) may be administered a
dosage as high as how many milligrams a day in order to achieve a therapeutic effect? -
ANSWER-800-1,000mg
In general, the psychiatric technician would encourage his/her clients to eat more food
fro the first level of the food guide pyramid than from the other levels. Level 1 consists
of: - ANSWER-Bread, cereal, rice, pasta.
A psychiatric technician is instructed to take a client's temperature with an aural
thermometer. The psychiatric technician would place the thermometer in the client's: -
ANSWER-Ear
Which finger will show clinodactyly (lateral or medial bending) in a client with a
diagnosis of down syndrome? - ANSWER-Fifth
A psychiatric technician is assisting a client to ambulate when the client faints. The first
step the psychiatric technician would implement would be to: - ANSWER-Gently lower
the client to the floor.
Before insertion of a rectal suppository, the client would assume which of the following
positions? - ANSWER-Sim's position
To prevent an elderly client with a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease from choking on
food that remains in his/her mouth after a meal ('squirelling food"), the psychiatric
technician would: - ANSWER-Provide oral hygiene to the client.
TECHNICIAN STATE BOARD WRITTEN
EXAM PRACTICE QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
2026/2027
What is the purpose of the AIMS test? - ANSWER-It identifies the severity of a seizure
or tardive dyskinesia.
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? - ANSWER-Vitamins B9, B12, D
Some clients being maintained on Thorazine (chlorpromazine) may be administered a
dosage as high as how many milligrams a day in order to achieve a therapeutic effect? -
ANSWER-800-1,000mg
In general, the psychiatric technician would encourage his/her clients to eat more food
fro the first level of the food guide pyramid than from the other levels. Level 1 consists
of: - ANSWER-Bread, cereal, rice, pasta.
A psychiatric technician is instructed to take a client's temperature with an aural
thermometer. The psychiatric technician would place the thermometer in the client's: -
ANSWER-Ear
Which finger will show clinodactyly (lateral or medial bending) in a client with a
diagnosis of down syndrome? - ANSWER-Fifth
A psychiatric technician is assisting a client to ambulate when the client faints. The first
step the psychiatric technician would implement would be to: - ANSWER-Gently lower
the client to the floor.
Before insertion of a rectal suppository, the client would assume which of the following
positions? - ANSWER-Sim's position
To prevent an elderly client with a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease from choking on
food that remains in his/her mouth after a meal ('squirelling food"), the psychiatric
technician would: - ANSWER-Provide oral hygiene to the client.
