CAPT Psych Tech Review Questions +
Answers Graded A+
A patient with acute renal failure should receive...
- CORRECT ANSWER-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.
It is preferred that the mental health client be cared for at home for which of the
following reasons?
- CORRECT ANSWER-The client can be assessed in his "normal" environment.
Twenty years ago, the need for home care for the mentally ill was:
- CORRECT 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?
- CORRECT 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?
- CORRECT 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?
- CORRECT 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?
- CORRECT 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"?
- CORRECT ANSWER-Psychiatric Technicians may administer medication within
particular guidelines.
The Psychiatric Technician working in a correctional facility will face which of the
following challenges?
- CORRECT 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?
- CORRECT 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?
- CORRECT 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?
- CORRECT 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?
, - CORRECT 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?
- CORRECT 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?
- CORRECT 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?
- CORRECT 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
- CORRECT 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?
- CORRECT 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?
- CORRECT ANSWER-Jeans with black steel-toed boots.
Answers Graded A+
A patient with acute renal failure should receive...
- CORRECT ANSWER-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.
It is preferred that the mental health client be cared for at home for which of the
following reasons?
- CORRECT ANSWER-The client can be assessed in his "normal" environment.
Twenty years ago, the need for home care for the mentally ill was:
- CORRECT 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?
- CORRECT 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?
- CORRECT 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?
- CORRECT 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?
- CORRECT 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"?
- CORRECT ANSWER-Psychiatric Technicians may administer medication within
particular guidelines.
The Psychiatric Technician working in a correctional facility will face which of the
following challenges?
- CORRECT 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?
- CORRECT 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?
- CORRECT 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?
- CORRECT 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?
, - CORRECT 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?
- CORRECT 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?
- CORRECT 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?
- CORRECT 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
- CORRECT 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?
- CORRECT 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?
- CORRECT ANSWER-Jeans with black steel-toed boots.
