CAPT Psych Teach Review
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.
The client has been placed in wrist restraints at 1:00 pm. When should his skin integrity be
assessed next? - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT ANSWER- Delayed reaction time while
playing volleyball.
In a patient with anorexia nervosa, the highest treatment priority is: - CORRECT ANSWER-
correction of nutritional and electrolyte imbalances.
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.
The client has been placed in wrist restraints at 1:00 pm. When should his skin integrity be
assessed next? - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT ANSWER- Delayed reaction time while
playing volleyball.
In a patient with anorexia nervosa, the highest treatment priority is: - CORRECT ANSWER-
correction of nutritional and electrolyte imbalances.
