PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN - PSYCHIATRIC
NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
100% CORRECT!!
, A patient who has a history of seizure disorder may be prescribed: - ANSWER topamax
Which action should a Psychiatric Technician take if a client known to carry hepatitis B
scratched another client's arm? - ANSWER wash the affected area with soap and water
and take client to an urgent care center.
When educating a client diagnosed with bipolar disorder, the Psychiatric Technician
would explain that repeat hospitalization occur most often due to: - ANSWER
noncompliance
The patient with diabetes tells you that he jogs two miles each day for exercise. What
should you tell be sure to share with him? - ANSWER an exercise program is an
important part of diabetic management when balanced with insulin and diet.
The Psychiatric Technician knows that dementia is characterized by: - ANSWER a
general intellectual decline
To provide for the prevention of physical injury for a patient with mental confusion, over
activity and emotional distress it is important to: - ANSWER remove all hazards such as
loose rugs.
When working with an elderly patient with Alzheimer's disease who is restless at night,
the Psychiatric Technician would: - ANSWER Encourage light exercise and activity as
well as adequate sleep.
At times the patient is withdrawn, negativistic and difficult to engage in ward activities. In
approaching this client the Psychiatric Technician would say. - ANSWER "I need a
partner to play checkers, I'll be back to get you in five minutes."
Filling in memory gaps with made-up stories. This is known as? - ANSWER
confabulation
When communicating with a depressed patient, it is important for the Psychiatric
Technician. - ANSWER to respect and support.
According to the Lanterman-Petris-Short Act, a person who cannot provide for his/her
basic needs is defined as: - ANSWER gravely disabled
NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
100% CORRECT!!
, A patient who has a history of seizure disorder may be prescribed: - ANSWER topamax
Which action should a Psychiatric Technician take if a client known to carry hepatitis B
scratched another client's arm? - ANSWER wash the affected area with soap and water
and take client to an urgent care center.
When educating a client diagnosed with bipolar disorder, the Psychiatric Technician
would explain that repeat hospitalization occur most often due to: - ANSWER
noncompliance
The patient with diabetes tells you that he jogs two miles each day for exercise. What
should you tell be sure to share with him? - ANSWER an exercise program is an
important part of diabetic management when balanced with insulin and diet.
The Psychiatric Technician knows that dementia is characterized by: - ANSWER a
general intellectual decline
To provide for the prevention of physical injury for a patient with mental confusion, over
activity and emotional distress it is important to: - ANSWER remove all hazards such as
loose rugs.
When working with an elderly patient with Alzheimer's disease who is restless at night,
the Psychiatric Technician would: - ANSWER Encourage light exercise and activity as
well as adequate sleep.
At times the patient is withdrawn, negativistic and difficult to engage in ward activities. In
approaching this client the Psychiatric Technician would say. - ANSWER "I need a
partner to play checkers, I'll be back to get you in five minutes."
Filling in memory gaps with made-up stories. This is known as? - ANSWER
confabulation
When communicating with a depressed patient, it is important for the Psychiatric
Technician. - ANSWER to respect and support.
According to the Lanterman-Petris-Short Act, a person who cannot provide for his/her
basic needs is defined as: - ANSWER gravely disabled
