PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN PSYCHIATRIC NURSING BOARD EXAM QUESTIONS … EXAM
P R O F E S S I O N A L P R A C T I C E M AT E R I A L S
Psychiatric Technician
Psychiatric Nursing Board
Exam Questions & Answers
2026-2027
Verified Answers Exam Ready With Rationales
41 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document provides 41 verified questions with correct answers, covering essential psychiatric nursing
knowledge. It is suitable for certification exam preparation and comprehensive review of core psychiatric
technician competencies. Students can utilize this resource to reinforce their understanding of key
concepts and assess their readiness for the board exam.
CONTENTS
01 Client Care & Safety Q1–Q15
02 Psychiatric Conditions & Treatments Q16–Q22
03 Holistic & Cultural Health Q23–Q27
Page 1
, 04 Legal & Ethical Considerations Q28–Q31
05 Pharmacology & Substance Abuse Q32–Q37
06 Therapeutic Communication & Relationships Q38–Q39
07 End-of-Life Care Q40–Q41
E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 41
A patient who has a history of seizure disorder may be prescribed:
CORRECT ANSWER
topamax
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 41
Which action should a Psychiatric Technician take if a client known to carry hepatitis B scratched another
client's arm?
CORRECT ANSWER
wash the affected area with soap and water and take client to an urgent care center.
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 41
The Psychiatric Technician knows that dementia is characterized by:
CORRECT ANSWER
a general intellectual decline
Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 41
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P R O F E S S I O N A L P R A C T I C E M AT E R I A L S
Psychiatric Technician
Psychiatric Nursing Board
Exam Questions & Answers
2026-2027
Verified Answers Exam Ready With Rationales
41 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document provides 41 verified questions with correct answers, covering essential psychiatric nursing
knowledge. It is suitable for certification exam preparation and comprehensive review of core psychiatric
technician competencies. Students can utilize this resource to reinforce their understanding of key
concepts and assess their readiness for the board exam.
CONTENTS
01 Client Care & Safety Q1–Q15
02 Psychiatric Conditions & Treatments Q16–Q22
03 Holistic & Cultural Health Q23–Q27
Page 1
, 04 Legal & Ethical Considerations Q28–Q31
05 Pharmacology & Substance Abuse Q32–Q37
06 Therapeutic Communication & Relationships Q38–Q39
07 End-of-Life Care Q40–Q41
E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 41
A patient who has a history of seizure disorder may be prescribed:
CORRECT ANSWER
topamax
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 41
Which action should a Psychiatric Technician take if a client known to carry hepatitis B scratched another
client's arm?
CORRECT ANSWER
wash the affected area with soap and water and take client to an urgent care center.
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 41
The Psychiatric Technician knows that dementia is characterized by:
CORRECT ANSWER
a general intellectual decline
Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 41
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