PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN STATE BOARD EXAM REVIEW 2024/2025
COMPLETE ACTUAL 275 EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS ) ALREADY GRADED A+.
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.
One of the common nursing interventions for the client with
Alzheimer's Disease that wanders is to: - ANSWER-Allow the client to
wander in a prescribed area.
A psychiatric technician would seek clarification from the physician if
he/she read which two of the following medication on a client's
medication administration record: - ANSWER-A tricyclic
antidepressant and a monoamine oxidase inhibitor antidepressant.
COMPLETE ACTUAL 275 EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS ) ALREADY GRADED A+.
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.
One of the common nursing interventions for the client with
Alzheimer's Disease that wanders is to: - ANSWER-Allow the client to
wander in a prescribed area.
A psychiatric technician would seek clarification from the physician if
he/she read which two of the following medication on a client's
medication administration record: - ANSWER-A tricyclic
antidepressant and a monoamine oxidase inhibitor antidepressant.
