Psychiatric technician state board
review 150 questions/ Well Graded A+
Updated 2025
A psychiatric technician would assist a client to develop two-hand coordination and
muscular strength by having the client: - CORRECT ANSWER-Manipulate clay or play-
dough between his/her hands.
Long-term therapy of phenobarbital may result in deficiencies of which of the following
vitamins? - CORRECT ANSWER-Vitamins B9, B12, D
Some clients being maintained on Thorazine (chlorpromazine) may be administered a
dosage as high as how many milligrams a day in order to achieve a therapeutic effect? -
CORRECT ANSWER-800-1,000mg
In general, the psychiatric technician would encourage his/her clients to eat more food
for the first level of the food guide pyramid than from the other levels. Level 1 consists
of: - CORRECT ANSWER-Bread, cereal, rice, pasta.
A psychiatric technician is instructed to take a client's temperature with an aural
thermometer. The psychiatric technician would place the thermometer in the client's: -
CORRECT ANSWER-Ear
Which finger will show clinodactyly (lateral or medial bending) in a client with a
diagnosis of down syndrome? - CORRECT ANSWER-Fifth
A psychiatric technician is assisting a client to ambulate when the client faints. The first
step the psychiatric technician would implement would be to: - CORRECT ANSWER-
Gently lower the client to the floor.
Before insertion of a rectal suppository, the client would assume which of the following
positions? - CORRECT ANSWER-Sim's position
To prevent an elderly client with a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease from choking on
food that remains in his/her mouth after a meal ('squirrelling food"), the psychiatric
technician would: - CORRECT ANSWER-Provide oral hygiene to the client.
One of the common nursing interventions for the client with Alzheimer's Disease that
wanders is to: - CORRECT ANSWER-Allow the client to wander in a prescribed area.
A psychiatric technician would seek clarification from the physician if he/she read which
two of the following medication on a client's medication administration record: -
, CORRECT ANSWER-A tricyclic antidepressant and a monoamine oxidase inhibitor
antidepressant.
A psychiatric technician is admitting an elderly person with symptoms of depression to
an adult psychiatric unit. During the psychosocial assessment, the psychiatric technician
focuses on suicidal ideation and behavior. Another important are the psychiatric
technician will focus on is: - CORRECT ANSWER-The client's use of alcohol.
One of the most common mistakes a psychiatric technician can make in using flow
sheets is: - CORRECT ANSWER-Routinely check off whatever the previous shift check
off.
A psychiatric technician is having a therapeutic dialogue with a newly admitted client
who is suspicious. The most important nursing intervention to use with this type of client
is to: - CORRECT ANSWER-Interact briefly and avoid making demands.
What is the purpose of the AIMS test? - CORRECT ANSWER-It identifies the severity of
a seizure or tardive dyskinesia.
A male patient, 51-years-old, has been diagnosed with Major Depression. He been
isolating in his room since he was admitted to the hospital three days ago. A group that
focuses on feeling is about to begin. The psychiatric technician enters the patient's room
and states: - CORRECT ANSWER-"I'm going to escort you to the Feelings Group that is
starting soon."
When does stuttering typically first appear? - CORRECT ANSWER-Preschool years
Most cases of stuttering are cause by: - CORRECT ANSWER-Emotional or
psychological factors.
The Psychiatric technician is aware that antipsychotic agents can cause side effects.
Early recognition would be critical for which of the following side effects? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
The psychiatric technician is admitting a male patient from a nearby Indian reservation.
He or she would focus on what mental health concerns which relate to the Native
American population? - CORRECT ANSWER-Alcoholism, suicide, depression and
identity disorders.
A laboratory value for leukocytes reads, "10,500." The Psychiatric Technician would
know that this value is: - CORRECT ANSWER-Slightly High
Which of the following diseases is an inherited disorder of the exocrine glands causing
persistent upper respiratory infections, chronic cough and foul-smelling stools? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Cystic Fibrosis
review 150 questions/ Well Graded A+
Updated 2025
A psychiatric technician would assist a client to develop two-hand coordination and
muscular strength by having the client: - CORRECT ANSWER-Manipulate clay or play-
dough between his/her hands.
Long-term therapy of phenobarbital may result in deficiencies of which of the following
vitamins? - CORRECT ANSWER-Vitamins B9, B12, D
Some clients being maintained on Thorazine (chlorpromazine) may be administered a
dosage as high as how many milligrams a day in order to achieve a therapeutic effect? -
CORRECT ANSWER-800-1,000mg
In general, the psychiatric technician would encourage his/her clients to eat more food
for the first level of the food guide pyramid than from the other levels. Level 1 consists
of: - CORRECT ANSWER-Bread, cereal, rice, pasta.
A psychiatric technician is instructed to take a client's temperature with an aural
thermometer. The psychiatric technician would place the thermometer in the client's: -
CORRECT ANSWER-Ear
Which finger will show clinodactyly (lateral or medial bending) in a client with a
diagnosis of down syndrome? - CORRECT ANSWER-Fifth
A psychiatric technician is assisting a client to ambulate when the client faints. The first
step the psychiatric technician would implement would be to: - CORRECT ANSWER-
Gently lower the client to the floor.
Before insertion of a rectal suppository, the client would assume which of the following
positions? - CORRECT ANSWER-Sim's position
To prevent an elderly client with a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease from choking on
food that remains in his/her mouth after a meal ('squirrelling food"), the psychiatric
technician would: - CORRECT ANSWER-Provide oral hygiene to the client.
One of the common nursing interventions for the client with Alzheimer's Disease that
wanders is to: - CORRECT ANSWER-Allow the client to wander in a prescribed area.
A psychiatric technician would seek clarification from the physician if he/she read which
two of the following medication on a client's medication administration record: -
, CORRECT ANSWER-A tricyclic antidepressant and a monoamine oxidase inhibitor
antidepressant.
A psychiatric technician is admitting an elderly person with symptoms of depression to
an adult psychiatric unit. During the psychosocial assessment, the psychiatric technician
focuses on suicidal ideation and behavior. Another important are the psychiatric
technician will focus on is: - CORRECT ANSWER-The client's use of alcohol.
One of the most common mistakes a psychiatric technician can make in using flow
sheets is: - CORRECT ANSWER-Routinely check off whatever the previous shift check
off.
A psychiatric technician is having a therapeutic dialogue with a newly admitted client
who is suspicious. The most important nursing intervention to use with this type of client
is to: - CORRECT ANSWER-Interact briefly and avoid making demands.
What is the purpose of the AIMS test? - CORRECT ANSWER-It identifies the severity of
a seizure or tardive dyskinesia.
A male patient, 51-years-old, has been diagnosed with Major Depression. He been
isolating in his room since he was admitted to the hospital three days ago. A group that
focuses on feeling is about to begin. The psychiatric technician enters the patient's room
and states: - CORRECT ANSWER-"I'm going to escort you to the Feelings Group that is
starting soon."
When does stuttering typically first appear? - CORRECT ANSWER-Preschool years
Most cases of stuttering are cause by: - CORRECT ANSWER-Emotional or
psychological factors.
The Psychiatric technician is aware that antipsychotic agents can cause side effects.
Early recognition would be critical for which of the following side effects? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
The psychiatric technician is admitting a male patient from a nearby Indian reservation.
He or she would focus on what mental health concerns which relate to the Native
American population? - CORRECT ANSWER-Alcoholism, suicide, depression and
identity disorders.
A laboratory value for leukocytes reads, "10,500." The Psychiatric Technician would
know that this value is: - CORRECT ANSWER-Slightly High
Which of the following diseases is an inherited disorder of the exocrine glands causing
persistent upper respiratory infections, chronic cough and foul-smelling stools? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Cystic Fibrosis
