PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN
CERTIFICATION PAPER 2026 FULL
SOLUTION GRADED A+
● 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● At times the patient is withdrawn, negativistic and difficult to engage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
● Someone appointed by the court to act as guardian and to protect the
patient's interests while they are unable to care for themselves is known
as: Answer: conservator
● A client is sitting in a quiet corner of the day room. Suddenly, he
becomes agitated stands up and begins to pace the hallway. "You'll never
CERTIFICATION PAPER 2026 FULL
SOLUTION GRADED A+
● 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
● Someone appointed by the court to act as guardian and to protect the
patient's interests while they are unable to care for themselves is known
as: Answer: conservator
● A client is sitting in a quiet corner of the day room. Suddenly, he
becomes agitated stands up and begins to pace the hallway. "You'll never
