Psychiatric Technician State Board
Review Questions with questions
and well verified answers actual
exam!!! 2026
AIMS test - ANSWER -It identifies the severity of a seizure or tardive dyskinesia.
Stuttering onset - ANSWER -Typically first appears in the preschool years.
Mental health concerns in Native Americans - ANSWER -Alcoholism, suicide, depression,
and identity disorders.
Leukocyte value of 10,500 - ANSWER -This value is within the normal range.
Inherited disorder of exocrine glands - ANSWER -Cystic fibrosis causes persistent upper
respiratory infections, chronic cough, and foul-smelling stools.
Common insulin injection sites - ANSWER -Upper arms, abdomen, and upper thighs.
Haldol Decanoate injection limit - ANSWER -Should not exceed 3 milliliters per injection
site.
Trichotillomania - ANSWER -The behavior that consists of recurrent pulling out of one's
hair resulting in noticeable hair loss.
,Bronchial inhaler instruction - ANSWER -Rinse mouth immediately after inhalation.
Educational goal for autistic children - ANSWER -Provide a highly structured program
with predictable routines and presentation of material in graded steps.
Feelings Group invitation - ANSWER -There is a Feelings Group starting soon. If you
attend it, it will alleviate your depression.
Communication barriers in Native Americans - ANSWER -A possible problem with
communicating due to a language barrier.
Psychiatric technician's role - ANSWER -To escort patients to therapeutic groups like the
Feelings Group.
Orthostatic hypotension - ANSWER -A potential side effect of antipsychotic agents.
Causes of stuttering - ANSWER -Most cases are caused by emotional or psychological
factors.
Antipsychotic side effects - ANSWER -Early recognition would be critical for neuroleptic
malignant syndrome.
Urinary hesitancy - ANSWER -A potential side effect of antipsychotic agents.
Akathisia - ANSWER -A potential side effect of antipsychotic agents.
Sickle cell anemia - ANSWER -A disease listed as an option but not an inherited disorder
of the exocrine glands.
Muscular dystrophy - ANSWER -A disease listed as an option but not an inherited
disorder of the exocrine glands.
, Multiple sclerosis - ANSWER -A disease listed as an option but not an inherited disorder
of the exocrine glands.
Folk remedies in Native American healing - ANSWER -Healing methods that would
include the 'evil eye' and folk remedies.
Folic acid - 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 - 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 - ANSWER -May result in deficiencies of Vitamins
B9, B12, D.
Thorazine (chlorpromazine) dosage for therapeutic effect - ANSWER -Some clients may
be administered a dosage as high as 800-1,000 mg a day.
Food guide pyramid Level 1 - ANSWER -Consists of meat, poultry, fish, eggs, nuts.
Aural thermometer placement - ANSWER -The psychiatric technician would place the
thermometer in the client's ear.
Clinodactyly in Down syndrome - ANSWER -The finger that will show lateral or medial
bending is the fifth finger.
First step when a client faints - ANSWER -The psychiatric technician would gently lower
the client to the floor.
Position for rectal suppository insertion - ANSWER -The client would assume the Sims'
position.
Preventing choking in Alzheimer's clients - ANSWER -The psychiatric technician would
check the mouth with gloved hands.
Review Questions with questions
and well verified answers actual
exam!!! 2026
AIMS test - ANSWER -It identifies the severity of a seizure or tardive dyskinesia.
Stuttering onset - ANSWER -Typically first appears in the preschool years.
Mental health concerns in Native Americans - ANSWER -Alcoholism, suicide, depression,
and identity disorders.
Leukocyte value of 10,500 - ANSWER -This value is within the normal range.
Inherited disorder of exocrine glands - ANSWER -Cystic fibrosis causes persistent upper
respiratory infections, chronic cough, and foul-smelling stools.
Common insulin injection sites - ANSWER -Upper arms, abdomen, and upper thighs.
Haldol Decanoate injection limit - ANSWER -Should not exceed 3 milliliters per injection
site.
Trichotillomania - ANSWER -The behavior that consists of recurrent pulling out of one's
hair resulting in noticeable hair loss.
,Bronchial inhaler instruction - ANSWER -Rinse mouth immediately after inhalation.
Educational goal for autistic children - ANSWER -Provide a highly structured program
with predictable routines and presentation of material in graded steps.
Feelings Group invitation - ANSWER -There is a Feelings Group starting soon. If you
attend it, it will alleviate your depression.
Communication barriers in Native Americans - ANSWER -A possible problem with
communicating due to a language barrier.
Psychiatric technician's role - ANSWER -To escort patients to therapeutic groups like the
Feelings Group.
Orthostatic hypotension - ANSWER -A potential side effect of antipsychotic agents.
Causes of stuttering - ANSWER -Most cases are caused by emotional or psychological
factors.
Antipsychotic side effects - ANSWER -Early recognition would be critical for neuroleptic
malignant syndrome.
Urinary hesitancy - ANSWER -A potential side effect of antipsychotic agents.
Akathisia - ANSWER -A potential side effect of antipsychotic agents.
Sickle cell anemia - ANSWER -A disease listed as an option but not an inherited disorder
of the exocrine glands.
Muscular dystrophy - ANSWER -A disease listed as an option but not an inherited
disorder of the exocrine glands.
, Multiple sclerosis - ANSWER -A disease listed as an option but not an inherited disorder
of the exocrine glands.
Folk remedies in Native American healing - ANSWER -Healing methods that would
include the 'evil eye' and folk remedies.
Folic acid - 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 - 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 - ANSWER -May result in deficiencies of Vitamins
B9, B12, D.
Thorazine (chlorpromazine) dosage for therapeutic effect - ANSWER -Some clients may
be administered a dosage as high as 800-1,000 mg a day.
Food guide pyramid Level 1 - ANSWER -Consists of meat, poultry, fish, eggs, nuts.
Aural thermometer placement - ANSWER -The psychiatric technician would place the
thermometer in the client's ear.
Clinodactyly in Down syndrome - ANSWER -The finger that will show lateral or medial
bending is the fifth finger.
First step when a client faints - ANSWER -The psychiatric technician would gently lower
the client to the floor.
Position for rectal suppository insertion - ANSWER -The client would assume the Sims'
position.
Preventing choking in Alzheimer's clients - ANSWER -The psychiatric technician would
check the mouth with gloved hands.
