CALIFORNIA PSYCHIATRIC
TECHNICIAN BOARD COMPREHENSIVE
EXAM PRACTICE QUESTIONS WITH
100% ACCURATE ANSWERS 2026/2027
A patient with acute renal failure should receive...
a high calorie diet that is low in protein and may be low in potassium and sodium.
a high calorie diet high in potassium and protein.
a low calorie diet high in carbohydrate and proteins.
a low calorie diet high in sodium, potassium and fats. - ANSWER-a high calorie diet that
is low in protein and may be low in potassium and sodium.
It is preferred that the mental health client be cared for at home for which of the
following reasons? - ANSWER-The client can be assessed in his "normal" environment.
Twenty years ago, the need for home care for the mentally ill was: - ANSWER-Less
than the present time.
The client is being cared for in an inpatient facility. Which of the following is an example
that would be found in the treatment of this client when the Psychosocial Rehabilitation
Model is used? - ANSWER-The client's ability to participate in self-care activities is
recognized.
The client is being cared for in an inpatient facility. Which of the following is an example
that would be found in the treatment of this client when the medical model is used? -
ANSWER-The client's diagnosis of "manic-depression" is the focus of treatment.
Which of the following clients would best be treated in an inpatient facility and not in the
community? - ANSWER-The client who refuses to take his medication and is easily
agitated.
Which of the following would the Psychiatric Technician expect to find in a therapeutic
milieu? - ANSWER-The therapist and client develop the plan to treat the client's
depression.
Which of the following comes under the term "scope of practice"? - ANSWER-
Psychiatric Technicians may administer medication within particular guidelines.
The Psychiatric Technician working in a correctional facility will face which of the
following challenges? - ANSWER-The Psychiatric Technician's goal is to assist clients
and the correctional facility's goal is to punish clients.
,Which of the following is true about the use of restraints? - ANSWER-They should be
removed once every 2 hours and the client's skin assessed.
The Psychiatric Technician is observing the client for early symptoms of opiate
withdrawal. Which of the following would the Psychiatric Technician most likely
observe? - ANSWER-Perspiration and runny nose.
The question, "Will you tell me about what you did this week?" is an example of which of
the following? - ANSWER-Open-ended question.
In addition to drug therapy which of the following actions by the teacher would be most
beneficial to the 8 year-old with ADHD? - ANSWER-Reward him with something from
the treasure box when he completes his worksheet.
The Psychiatric Technician is helping to determine of a 78 year-old client can continue
to live at home alone. When he asks the client, "What would you do if you dropped and
broke a glass on the floor?", he is testing which of the following? - ANSWER-Judgment
In addition to drug therapy which of the following actions by the mother would be most
beneficial to the 8 year-old with ADHD? - ANSWER-Reward him with his favorite
breakfast when he is dresses for school on time.
The Psychiatric Technician is counseling a 4 year-old client who is recovering from
burns inflicted by his father. Which of the following diets will this client most likely be on?
- ANSWER-High calorie, high protein diet
A 68 year-old client tells the Psychiatric Technician, "My husband is very forgetful and
sometimes leaves the stove turned on after he's finished cooking." Which of the
following responses by the Psychiatric Technician would be most appr - ANSWER-"You
seem concerned about your husband."
The Psychiatric Technician is admitting a client to an acute care facility. Which of the
following articles of clothing worn by the client is most indicative that the client belongs
to a gang? - ANSWER-Tennis shoes with the British Knight logo.
The client has been admitted to the acute care facility. Which of the following article of
clothing worn by the client suggests that the client is a member of a neo-nazi hate
group? - ANSWER-Jeans with black steel-toed boots.
The client has been placed in wrist restraints at 1:00 pm. When should his skin integrity
be assessed next? - ANSWER-At 1:30 pm.
The client has been placed in wrist restraints at 5:00 pm. Which of the following times
best indicates when the restraints should be removed to allow range of motion activities
for this client? - ANSWER-7:00 pm
, The Psychiatric Technician is caring for a client with a history of suicide attempts. Which
of the following is suggestive that the client has ingested a poison? - ANSWER-Burns
around the mouth.
The client has a history of abusing barbiturates. The Psychiatric Technician can expect
to see which of the following in this client? - ANSWER-Delayed reaction time while
playing volleyball.
In a patient with anorexia nervosa, the highest treatment priority is: - ANSWER-
correction of nutritional and electrolyte imbalances.
The consumer complains that reading anything longer than a sentence is difficult to
remember. The cause of this is likely: - ANSWER-dementia
Your client askes you if you see the ants crawling on the wall (there are none there).
This is an example of a... - ANSWER-hallucination
The first step in the process of developing a treatment plan using "systematic
desensitization" is to... - ANSWER-confront the client with the feared stimuli or object.
After breaking plates and raging after his wife walked out, the consumer sought help at
a crisis center. Which question is the most helpful for treatment planning? - ANSWER-
"Do you feel in control at this time?"
A male client is diagnosed with Schizotypal Personality Disorder. The psychiatric
technician would implement which one of the following nursing interventions the most
when working with this individual? - ANSWER-Respect the client's need for social
isolation.
A bipolar client was prescribed a maintenance dose of lithium carbonate 600 mg PO per
day. Before discharge, the psychiatric technician will educate the client that: -
ANSWER-It is important to consume a normal salt diet while avoiding the consumption
of diuretics.
When the psychiatric technician takes the vital signs for the client diagnosed with
Anorexia Nervosa she should assess for: - ANSWER-Hypotension and bradycardia.
Which of the following pairs of personality disorders would have an increased suicide
risk? - ANSWER-Borderline Personality Disorder and Antisocial Personality Disorder
It has been reported that your client, as a child, witnessed her mother being abused by
her father. She quickly forgot the incidence and still has no memory of the abuse. You
recognize this as: - ANSWER-Repression
TECHNICIAN BOARD COMPREHENSIVE
EXAM PRACTICE QUESTIONS WITH
100% ACCURATE ANSWERS 2026/2027
A patient with acute renal failure should receive...
a high calorie diet that is low in protein and may be low in potassium and sodium.
a high calorie diet high in potassium and protein.
a low calorie diet high in carbohydrate and proteins.
a low calorie diet high in sodium, potassium and fats. - ANSWER-a high calorie diet that
is low in protein and may be low in potassium and sodium.
It is preferred that the mental health client be cared for at home for which of the
following reasons? - ANSWER-The client can be assessed in his "normal" environment.
Twenty years ago, the need for home care for the mentally ill was: - ANSWER-Less
than the present time.
The client is being cared for in an inpatient facility. Which of the following is an example
that would be found in the treatment of this client when the Psychosocial Rehabilitation
Model is used? - ANSWER-The client's ability to participate in self-care activities is
recognized.
The client is being cared for in an inpatient facility. Which of the following is an example
that would be found in the treatment of this client when the medical model is used? -
ANSWER-The client's diagnosis of "manic-depression" is the focus of treatment.
Which of the following clients would best be treated in an inpatient facility and not in the
community? - ANSWER-The client who refuses to take his medication and is easily
agitated.
Which of the following would the Psychiatric Technician expect to find in a therapeutic
milieu? - ANSWER-The therapist and client develop the plan to treat the client's
depression.
Which of the following comes under the term "scope of practice"? - ANSWER-
Psychiatric Technicians may administer medication within particular guidelines.
The Psychiatric Technician working in a correctional facility will face which of the
following challenges? - ANSWER-The Psychiatric Technician's goal is to assist clients
and the correctional facility's goal is to punish clients.
,Which of the following is true about the use of restraints? - ANSWER-They should be
removed once every 2 hours and the client's skin assessed.
The Psychiatric Technician is observing the client for early symptoms of opiate
withdrawal. Which of the following would the Psychiatric Technician most likely
observe? - ANSWER-Perspiration and runny nose.
The question, "Will you tell me about what you did this week?" is an example of which of
the following? - ANSWER-Open-ended question.
In addition to drug therapy which of the following actions by the teacher would be most
beneficial to the 8 year-old with ADHD? - ANSWER-Reward him with something from
the treasure box when he completes his worksheet.
The Psychiatric Technician is helping to determine of a 78 year-old client can continue
to live at home alone. When he asks the client, "What would you do if you dropped and
broke a glass on the floor?", he is testing which of the following? - ANSWER-Judgment
In addition to drug therapy which of the following actions by the mother would be most
beneficial to the 8 year-old with ADHD? - ANSWER-Reward him with his favorite
breakfast when he is dresses for school on time.
The Psychiatric Technician is counseling a 4 year-old client who is recovering from
burns inflicted by his father. Which of the following diets will this client most likely be on?
- ANSWER-High calorie, high protein diet
A 68 year-old client tells the Psychiatric Technician, "My husband is very forgetful and
sometimes leaves the stove turned on after he's finished cooking." Which of the
following responses by the Psychiatric Technician would be most appr - ANSWER-"You
seem concerned about your husband."
The Psychiatric Technician is admitting a client to an acute care facility. Which of the
following articles of clothing worn by the client is most indicative that the client belongs
to a gang? - ANSWER-Tennis shoes with the British Knight logo.
The client has been admitted to the acute care facility. Which of the following article of
clothing worn by the client suggests that the client is a member of a neo-nazi hate
group? - ANSWER-Jeans with black steel-toed boots.
The client has been placed in wrist restraints at 1:00 pm. When should his skin integrity
be assessed next? - ANSWER-At 1:30 pm.
The client has been placed in wrist restraints at 5:00 pm. Which of the following times
best indicates when the restraints should be removed to allow range of motion activities
for this client? - ANSWER-7:00 pm
, The Psychiatric Technician is caring for a client with a history of suicide attempts. Which
of the following is suggestive that the client has ingested a poison? - ANSWER-Burns
around the mouth.
The client has a history of abusing barbiturates. The Psychiatric Technician can expect
to see which of the following in this client? - ANSWER-Delayed reaction time while
playing volleyball.
In a patient with anorexia nervosa, the highest treatment priority is: - ANSWER-
correction of nutritional and electrolyte imbalances.
The consumer complains that reading anything longer than a sentence is difficult to
remember. The cause of this is likely: - ANSWER-dementia
Your client askes you if you see the ants crawling on the wall (there are none there).
This is an example of a... - ANSWER-hallucination
The first step in the process of developing a treatment plan using "systematic
desensitization" is to... - ANSWER-confront the client with the feared stimuli or object.
After breaking plates and raging after his wife walked out, the consumer sought help at
a crisis center. Which question is the most helpful for treatment planning? - ANSWER-
"Do you feel in control at this time?"
A male client is diagnosed with Schizotypal Personality Disorder. The psychiatric
technician would implement which one of the following nursing interventions the most
when working with this individual? - ANSWER-Respect the client's need for social
isolation.
A bipolar client was prescribed a maintenance dose of lithium carbonate 600 mg PO per
day. Before discharge, the psychiatric technician will educate the client that: -
ANSWER-It is important to consume a normal salt diet while avoiding the consumption
of diuretics.
When the psychiatric technician takes the vital signs for the client diagnosed with
Anorexia Nervosa she should assess for: - ANSWER-Hypotension and bradycardia.
Which of the following pairs of personality disorders would have an increased suicide
risk? - ANSWER-Borderline Personality Disorder and Antisocial Personality Disorder
It has been reported that your client, as a child, witnessed her mother being abused by
her father. She quickly forgot the incidence and still has no memory of the abuse. You
recognize this as: - ANSWER-Repression
