psych tech nclex review questions
2/16/17
Apply an ice pack to the affected area. - answers✔✔The client has returned from the ER after having a
plaster cast applied to his left leg. He begins to complain of pain in the leg but has already received his
pain medication. Which of the following measures should the Psychiatric Technician take next?
Soak the feet in warm water and clip straight across with a nail clipper. - answers✔✔A client is not
diabetic, alert, performs her ADL's and does have long toenails. Which of the following interventions
would be most appropriate for the Psychiatric Technician to take?
Pale, yellow-green liquid. - answers✔✔Which of the following types of drainage would be considered
"normal" drainage from a gastrostomy tube?
Request that a podiatrist visit the client. - answers✔✔The diabetic client who is alert and manages her
own ADL independently states that her toenails are long and need to be trimmed. Which of the
following actions would be most appropriate for the Psychiatric Technician to take?
Place a chair in the shower in which a hand-held shower head is installed. - answers✔✔The Psychiatric
Technician is caring for an elderly client and is promoting the client's personal hygiene. Which of the
following would be the most appropriate action for the Psychiatric Technician to take?
Have the client comb her hair. - answers✔✔The Psychiatric Technician is encouraging the client to
participate in active range of motion involving flexion of the shoulder. Which of the following best
addresses this need?
Gently move the client's left hand toward his left shoulder and extend it. - answers✔✔The physician has
ordered passive range of motion exercises for the client's left elbow. Which of the following would be
most appropriate?
2/16/17
Apply an ice pack to the affected area. - answers✔✔The client has returned from the ER after having a
plaster cast applied to his left leg. He begins to complain of pain in the leg but has already received his
pain medication. Which of the following measures should the Psychiatric Technician take next?
Soak the feet in warm water and clip straight across with a nail clipper. - answers✔✔A client is not
diabetic, alert, performs her ADL's and does have long toenails. Which of the following interventions
would be most appropriate for the Psychiatric Technician to take?
Pale, yellow-green liquid. - answers✔✔Which of the following types of drainage would be considered
"normal" drainage from a gastrostomy tube?
Request that a podiatrist visit the client. - answers✔✔The diabetic client who is alert and manages her
own ADL independently states that her toenails are long and need to be trimmed. Which of the
following actions would be most appropriate for the Psychiatric Technician to take?
Place a chair in the shower in which a hand-held shower head is installed. - answers✔✔The Psychiatric
Technician is caring for an elderly client and is promoting the client's personal hygiene. Which of the
following would be the most appropriate action for the Psychiatric Technician to take?
Have the client comb her hair. - answers✔✔The Psychiatric Technician is encouraging the client to
participate in active range of motion involving flexion of the shoulder. Which of the following best
addresses this need?
Gently move the client's left hand toward his left shoulder and extend it. - answers✔✔The physician has
ordered passive range of motion exercises for the client's left elbow. Which of the following would be
most appropriate?
