CA PT BOARD EXAM REVIEW –
PSYCHIATRIC NURSING 2026 |
COMPREHENSIVE STUDY GUIDE &
PRACTICE QUESTIONS
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,In establishing a therapeutic relationship with a client, it is a. see the client's world from client's perspective.
imperative that the Psychiatric Technician demonstrate
the ability to:
a. see the client's world from client's perspective.
b. recognize that the client is bound to the past.
c. focus on content rather than feelings.
d. tell the client that all problems have solutions.
The client awakens one day and is uncommunicative. c. sit with the client periodically throughout the shift.
There is no response to staff or peers. The most
appropriate approach is to:
a. insist that the client participate in activities.
b. recognize that the behavior is attention seeking and
ignore it.
c. sit with the client periodically throughout the shift.
d. encourage verbal responses by telling the patient to
ventilate.
Appropriate intervention strategies when working with a. conveying warmth and acceptance of all members.
families include:
a. conveying warmth and acceptance of all members.
b. developing an alliance with the identified patient.
c. advising the family in ways to identify problems and
solutions.
d. assisting the family in disengaging as a group.
Which of the following is characteristic of the initial phase d. Testing behaviors are not unusual.
of group development when developing a functioning
group?
a. Most members are comfortable and at ease in the
group.
b. Many members will compete for the group leadership
role.
c. Feelings of intimacy and closeness are readily
apparent.
d. Testing behaviors are not unusual.
,The client is observed talking to an imaginary person. The c. hallucinations.
client is most likely responding to:
a. environmental stimuli.
b. delusional material.
c. hallucinations.
d. ideas of reference.
Which of the following will be most useful in assisting the a. Practicing active listening.
client cope with a stressful situation?
a. Practicing active listening.
b. Being skillful in the assessment process.
c. Advising the client of effective problem solving
techniques.
d. Telling the client that everything will be all right.
Which of the following is most important when caring for c. provide the care and administer medications which minimize the effects of
the client in the first phase of alcohol withdrawal? delirium tremens.
a. correction of vitamin deficiencies.
b. assist the client in recognition of alcoholism as a
problem.
c. provide the care and administer medications which
minimize the effects of delirium tremens.
d. keep the client in a quiet, dark room and discourage
contact with other clients.
The doctor has ordered the drug naloxone (narcan) to be d. prevent or reverse the effects of opioids.
given stat. The Psychiatric Technician knows that this
preparation will act to:
a. decrease the respiratory rate.
b. enhance the effect of the narcotic analgesic
preparations.
c. slow the heart rate.
d. prevent or reverse the effects of opioids.
Which of the following statements is an indication that the a. "I'll never complain about dying if I can just complete this year of school."
dying client is in the bargaining stage?
a. "I'll never complain about dying if I can just complete
this year of school."
b. "I'd be very grateful if you could get me some decent
food in this place."
c. "I'd make it back to work if I could only get rid of this
nausea."
d. "I'd buy a larger house, but I know I won't live long
enough to enjoy it."
, The family sobs and screams, "Why her?, It can't be!" after a. denial
being told that death is imminent. This statement may
indicate that the family is in which of the following stages
in the dying process?
a. denial
b. depression
c. anger
d. detachment
In assisting the geriatric client build feelings self-esteem, d. allow the client to choose a familiar activity to engage in.
the most useful action on the part of the Psychiatric
Technician would be to:
a. give the client tasks in which success is likely to occur.
b. provide at least one new learning experience daily.
c. praising the client liberally for all activities.
d. allow the client to choose a familiar activity to engage
in.
The client reports that the recent dismissal from college b. conversion
was due to the fact that nausea and vomiting occurred
before every examination. The defense mechanism is use
was most likely:
a. projection
b. conversion
c. displacement
d. compensation
The client is very flattering and asks the psychiatric a. explain that an indicator of progress is be able to function without the
technician for a date as soon the client is discharged. The involvement of the Psychiatric Technician.
appropriate response by the Psychiatric Technician is to:
a. explain that an indicator of progress is be able to
function without the involvement of the Psychiatric
Technician.
b. tell the client that it is wrong to date clients.
c. ignore the request and move on to another subject.
d. explain counter-transference to the client.
PSYCHIATRIC NURSING 2026 |
COMPREHENSIVE STUDY GUIDE &
PRACTICE QUESTIONS
| GRADED A+ | GUARANTEED SUCCESS
Updated 2026 Questions and Answers
100% Verified Exam Prep and Comprehensive
Rationales Included
,In establishing a therapeutic relationship with a client, it is a. see the client's world from client's perspective.
imperative that the Psychiatric Technician demonstrate
the ability to:
a. see the client's world from client's perspective.
b. recognize that the client is bound to the past.
c. focus on content rather than feelings.
d. tell the client that all problems have solutions.
The client awakens one day and is uncommunicative. c. sit with the client periodically throughout the shift.
There is no response to staff or peers. The most
appropriate approach is to:
a. insist that the client participate in activities.
b. recognize that the behavior is attention seeking and
ignore it.
c. sit with the client periodically throughout the shift.
d. encourage verbal responses by telling the patient to
ventilate.
Appropriate intervention strategies when working with a. conveying warmth and acceptance of all members.
families include:
a. conveying warmth and acceptance of all members.
b. developing an alliance with the identified patient.
c. advising the family in ways to identify problems and
solutions.
d. assisting the family in disengaging as a group.
Which of the following is characteristic of the initial phase d. Testing behaviors are not unusual.
of group development when developing a functioning
group?
a. Most members are comfortable and at ease in the
group.
b. Many members will compete for the group leadership
role.
c. Feelings of intimacy and closeness are readily
apparent.
d. Testing behaviors are not unusual.
,The client is observed talking to an imaginary person. The c. hallucinations.
client is most likely responding to:
a. environmental stimuli.
b. delusional material.
c. hallucinations.
d. ideas of reference.
Which of the following will be most useful in assisting the a. Practicing active listening.
client cope with a stressful situation?
a. Practicing active listening.
b. Being skillful in the assessment process.
c. Advising the client of effective problem solving
techniques.
d. Telling the client that everything will be all right.
Which of the following is most important when caring for c. provide the care and administer medications which minimize the effects of
the client in the first phase of alcohol withdrawal? delirium tremens.
a. correction of vitamin deficiencies.
b. assist the client in recognition of alcoholism as a
problem.
c. provide the care and administer medications which
minimize the effects of delirium tremens.
d. keep the client in a quiet, dark room and discourage
contact with other clients.
The doctor has ordered the drug naloxone (narcan) to be d. prevent or reverse the effects of opioids.
given stat. The Psychiatric Technician knows that this
preparation will act to:
a. decrease the respiratory rate.
b. enhance the effect of the narcotic analgesic
preparations.
c. slow the heart rate.
d. prevent or reverse the effects of opioids.
Which of the following statements is an indication that the a. "I'll never complain about dying if I can just complete this year of school."
dying client is in the bargaining stage?
a. "I'll never complain about dying if I can just complete
this year of school."
b. "I'd be very grateful if you could get me some decent
food in this place."
c. "I'd make it back to work if I could only get rid of this
nausea."
d. "I'd buy a larger house, but I know I won't live long
enough to enjoy it."
, The family sobs and screams, "Why her?, It can't be!" after a. denial
being told that death is imminent. This statement may
indicate that the family is in which of the following stages
in the dying process?
a. denial
b. depression
c. anger
d. detachment
In assisting the geriatric client build feelings self-esteem, d. allow the client to choose a familiar activity to engage in.
the most useful action on the part of the Psychiatric
Technician would be to:
a. give the client tasks in which success is likely to occur.
b. provide at least one new learning experience daily.
c. praising the client liberally for all activities.
d. allow the client to choose a familiar activity to engage
in.
The client reports that the recent dismissal from college b. conversion
was due to the fact that nausea and vomiting occurred
before every examination. The defense mechanism is use
was most likely:
a. projection
b. conversion
c. displacement
d. compensation
The client is very flattering and asks the psychiatric a. explain that an indicator of progress is be able to function without the
technician for a date as soon the client is discharged. The involvement of the Psychiatric Technician.
appropriate response by the Psychiatric Technician is to:
a. explain that an indicator of progress is be able to
function without the involvement of the Psychiatric
Technician.
b. tell the client that it is wrong to date clients.
c. ignore the request and move on to another subject.
d. explain counter-transference to the client.
