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Prepare for psychiatric technician exams with this comprehensive review on developmental disabilities. Covers intellectual and developmental disorders, patient care strategies, behavior management, therapeutic communication, and practice questions to strengthen exam readiness.

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20 Multiple choice questions

Term 1 of 20
The 8 year-old client is using denial as a coping mechanism. The Psychiatric Technician knows
that the use of denial in children is which of the following?

Low birth weight.


turners

satiation

common

Term 2 of 20
What would be the best educational goal for a 16 year old with moderate mental retardation
attending a public high school and has a diagnosis of Fragile X?

"Will learn computer keyboarding"


"i can understand you are frustrated with not being able to start the computer."

"let's set up an account at the gym so you can strengthen your arms."

"she comprehends a few signs, so sign as she attempts the task."

Term 3 of 20
The client with bilateral hand weakness needs assistance to eat. Which of the following would
be the best action to be taken by the Psychiatric Technician?

Give the client a single-handled cup.

Offer the client a small spoon.


Provide the client with a straw.

Provide the client with a two-handled cup.

, Term 4 of 20
A person with Lesch-Nyan disease would most benefit from

1200-1500 calories per day because weight gain can occur at normal rates of calorie
intake

A low-stress environment and attentiveness to his needs.


shirt almost on, over head, both arm in sleeves, bottom of shirt at mid-chest.

When he screams, ignore him; when he is quiet, teach appropriate ways to get attention.

Term 5 of 20
The Psychiatric Technician knows that women who drink alcohol during pregnancy place the
developing child at risk for:

Do not wear sandals if the temperature is below 65 degrees.

Help him participate in achieving a goal such as healing his wound.


Students work in groups of 3 on a single report.

low birth weight and length with distinctive facial characteristics.

Term 6 of 20
Which of the following is contrary to the principle of normalization?

Strong maternal attachment.


allowing the clients to make decisions about activities and schedules.
or
regimented practices such as walking in line to meals.***??????

Grabbing staff's arm for attention.


fetal alcohol syndrome.

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