Psychiatric Technician State Board Review
Exam updated questions and CORRECT
answers
AIMS test - CORRECT ANSWER It identifies the severity of a seizure or tardive
dyskinesia.
Stuttering onset - CORRECT ANSWER Typically first appears in the preschool years.
Causes of stuttering - CORRECT ANSWER Most cases are caused by emotional or
psychological factors.
Antipsychotic side effects - CORRECT ANSWER Early recognition would be critical
for neuroleptic malignant syndrome.
Mental health concerns in Native Americans - CORRECT ANSWER Alcoholism,
suicide, depression, and identity disorders.
Leukocyte value of 10,500 - CORRECT ANSWER This value is within the normal
range.
Inherited disorder of exocrine glands - CORRECT ANSWER Cystic fibrosis causes
persistent upper respiratory infections, chronic cough, and foul-smelling stools.
Common insulin injection sites - CORRECT ANSWER Upper arms, abdomen, and
upper thighs.
Haldol Decanoate injection limit - CORRECT ANSWER Should not exceed 3
milliliters per injection site.
,Trichotillomania - CORRECT ANSWER The behavior that consists of recurrent
pulling out of one's hair resulting in noticeable hair loss.
Bronchial inhaler instruction - CORRECT ANSWER Rinse mouth immediately after
inhalation.
Educational goal for autistic children - CORRECT ANSWER Provide a highly
structured program with predictable routines and presentation of material in graded steps.
Feelings Group invitation - CORRECT ANSWER There is a Feelings Group starting
soon. If you attend it, it will alleviate your depression.
Communication barriers in Native Americans - CORRECT ANSWER A possible
problem with communicating due to a language barrier.
Psychiatric technician's role - CORRECT ANSWER To escort patients to therapeutic
groups like the Feelings Group.
Orthostatic hypotension - CORRECT ANSWER A potential side effect of
antipsychotic agents.
Urinary hesitancy - CORRECT ANSWER A potential side effect of antipsychotic
agents.
Akathisia - CORRECT ANSWER A potential side effect of antipsychotic agents.
Sickle cell anemia - CORRECT ANSWER A disease listed as an option but not an
inherited disorder of the exocrine glands.
Muscular dystrophy - CORRECT ANSWER A disease listed as an option but not an
inherited disorder of the exocrine glands.
, Multiple sclerosis - CORRECT ANSWER A disease listed as an option but not an
inherited disorder of the exocrine glands.
Folk remedies in Native American healing - CORRECT ANSWER Healing methods
that would include the 'evil eye' and folk remedies.
Folic acid - CORRECT ANSWER A vitamin supplement a woman should take before
contraception and during pregnancy in order to decrease the risks of birth defects.
Two-hand coordination and muscular strength activities - CORRECT ANSWER A
psychiatric technician would assist a client to develop these by having the client manipulate
clay or play-dough between his/her hands.
Long-term therapy of phenobarbital - CORRECT ANSWER May result in deficiencies
of Vitamins B9, B12, D.
Thorazine (chlorpromazine) dosage for therapeutic effect - CORRECT
ANSWER Some clients may be administered a dosage as high as 800-1,000 mg a day.
Food guide pyramid Level 1 - CORRECT ANSWER Consists of meat, poultry, fish,
eggs, nuts.
Aural thermometer placement - CORRECT ANSWER The psychiatric technician
would place the thermometer in the client's ear.
Clinodactyly in Down syndrome - CORRECT ANSWER The finger that will show
lateral or medial bending is the fifth finger.
First step when a client faints - CORRECT ANSWER The psychiatric technician
would gently lower the client to the floor.
Exam updated questions and CORRECT
answers
AIMS test - CORRECT ANSWER It identifies the severity of a seizure or tardive
dyskinesia.
Stuttering onset - CORRECT ANSWER Typically first appears in the preschool years.
Causes of stuttering - CORRECT ANSWER Most cases are caused by emotional or
psychological factors.
Antipsychotic side effects - CORRECT ANSWER Early recognition would be critical
for neuroleptic malignant syndrome.
Mental health concerns in Native Americans - CORRECT ANSWER Alcoholism,
suicide, depression, and identity disorders.
Leukocyte value of 10,500 - CORRECT ANSWER This value is within the normal
range.
Inherited disorder of exocrine glands - CORRECT ANSWER Cystic fibrosis causes
persistent upper respiratory infections, chronic cough, and foul-smelling stools.
Common insulin injection sites - CORRECT ANSWER Upper arms, abdomen, and
upper thighs.
Haldol Decanoate injection limit - CORRECT ANSWER Should not exceed 3
milliliters per injection site.
,Trichotillomania - CORRECT ANSWER The behavior that consists of recurrent
pulling out of one's hair resulting in noticeable hair loss.
Bronchial inhaler instruction - CORRECT ANSWER Rinse mouth immediately after
inhalation.
Educational goal for autistic children - CORRECT ANSWER Provide a highly
structured program with predictable routines and presentation of material in graded steps.
Feelings Group invitation - CORRECT ANSWER There is a Feelings Group starting
soon. If you attend it, it will alleviate your depression.
Communication barriers in Native Americans - CORRECT ANSWER A possible
problem with communicating due to a language barrier.
Psychiatric technician's role - CORRECT ANSWER To escort patients to therapeutic
groups like the Feelings Group.
Orthostatic hypotension - CORRECT ANSWER A potential side effect of
antipsychotic agents.
Urinary hesitancy - CORRECT ANSWER A potential side effect of antipsychotic
agents.
Akathisia - CORRECT ANSWER A potential side effect of antipsychotic agents.
Sickle cell anemia - CORRECT ANSWER A disease listed as an option but not an
inherited disorder of the exocrine glands.
Muscular dystrophy - CORRECT ANSWER A disease listed as an option but not an
inherited disorder of the exocrine glands.
, Multiple sclerosis - CORRECT ANSWER A disease listed as an option but not an
inherited disorder of the exocrine glands.
Folk remedies in Native American healing - CORRECT ANSWER Healing methods
that would include the 'evil eye' and folk remedies.
Folic acid - CORRECT ANSWER A vitamin supplement a woman should take before
contraception and during pregnancy in order to decrease the risks of birth defects.
Two-hand coordination and muscular strength activities - CORRECT ANSWER A
psychiatric technician would assist a client to develop these by having the client manipulate
clay or play-dough between his/her hands.
Long-term therapy of phenobarbital - CORRECT ANSWER May result in deficiencies
of Vitamins B9, B12, D.
Thorazine (chlorpromazine) dosage for therapeutic effect - CORRECT
ANSWER Some clients may be administered a dosage as high as 800-1,000 mg a day.
Food guide pyramid Level 1 - CORRECT ANSWER Consists of meat, poultry, fish,
eggs, nuts.
Aural thermometer placement - CORRECT ANSWER The psychiatric technician
would place the thermometer in the client's ear.
Clinodactyly in Down syndrome - CORRECT ANSWER The finger that will show
lateral or medial bending is the fifth finger.
First step when a client faints - CORRECT ANSWER The psychiatric technician
would gently lower the client to the floor.
