Psychiatric Technician Review – 2025/2026 – 30 Questions with Answers on Medical Procedures, Safety, and Disease Management

This concise and high-yield study guide includes 30 accurately answered exam questions designed to help candidates prepare for the Psychiatric Technician certification or board exams for the 2025/2026 academic year. It covers essential topics that psychiatric technicians must master to provide safe, competent, and effective care in both psychiatric and medical settings. The review includes clinical reasoning and procedural knowledge across a variety of patient care situations. Topics featured in this exam set include: Vital signs and circulatory health: blood pressure measurement, pulse points, oxygen administration, cyanosis, and signs of hypoxia Medical and surgical care basics: Foley catheter specimen collection, wound care for decubitus ulcers, dietary restrictions for liver disease, and identifying communicable diseases Infectious diseases and patient safety: staphylococcal bacteria, syphilis indicators, flora vs pathogens, and oxygen safety in COPD Mobility support and equipment: crutch navigation up stairs, scoliosis brace use, and patient transfer principles Anatomy and disease recognition: understanding hematocrit, WBC counts, coronary artery disease, ascites, and complications of oxygen deficiency This document is ideal for: Psychiatric Technician students Nursing assistants (CNAs) preparing for expanded scope Vocational Nursing or Allied Health students Candidates in state-licensed psychiatric technician programs or those preparing for California Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians (BVNPT) exams This resource is structured for clarity, clinical relevance, and exam success, making it an excellent quick-reference or final review before licensure testing. Keywords: psychiatric technician, vital signs, oxygen therapy, GI bleed diet, crutch training, Foley catheter, infection control, wound care, hematocrit, WBC, blood pressure, cyanosis, ascites, COPD safety, staph infection, communicable disease, syphilis symptoms, coronary artery disease, psychiatric tech exam, BVNPT prep