MENT 56: (CAPT) Psychiatric
Technician State Board Review Exam
Questions with Answers
The client's hematocrit is 39% following a hysterectomy. There is no unusual post op
bleeding. Which action by the Psychiatric Technician would be most appropriate for this
client? - ANSWERSNotify the physician; take no other action.
The Psych Tech is preparing to make a bed occupied by the client. Which of the
following is the first action to be taken by the Psych Tech? - ANSWERSPlace the bed at
waist level.
The Psych Tech is preparing a client for elective surgery that will take place in 2 weeks.
The client is taking a variety of medications including an MAOI. After checking with the
physician, which of the following instructions would the Psych Tech offer? -
ANSWERSStop taking the MAOI 2 weeks prior to the surgery.
The client is receiving tube feedings while recovering from ingestion of lye. Following
the feeding the client complains of abdominal cramping. Which of the following is the
most likely cause of this? - ANSWERSThe feeding was administered too quickly.
The client with depression is being treated for fractured ribs. She has no other medical
problems. Which of the following would be the most appropriate diet for this client? -
ANSWERSWell balanced diet.
The Psychiatric Technician is assisting the client with inflammatory bowel disease to
complete his hospital menu. Which of the following would be appropriate items to be
included in this client's diet? - ANSWERSBroiled fish.
The client with full upper and lower dentures is experiencing a grand mal seizure. Which
of the following actions is the most appropriate for the Psychiatric Technician to take at
this time? - ANSWERSDo nothing, as the seizure must run it's course.
The client you are caring for has recently discovered he is allergic to tomatoes. Which of
the following actions by the Psychiatric Technician would be most appropriate? -
ANSWERSInstruct client that a "sense of doom" may precede an anaphylactic reaction.
Which of the following measures will the Psychiatric Technician carry out to help the
client on bed rest avoid pressure sores in the most common location? - ANSWERSTurn
the client from side to side relieving pressure on the sacrum.
, The Psychiatric Technician is caring for an African-American woman on complete bed
rest. In assessing the skin integrity of this client which of he following would be the first
indication that a pressure sore may be developing on the client's heel? - ANSWERSThe
heel feels warm to the touch.
The Psychiatric Technician weighs the client daily for which of the following reasons? -
ANSWERSTo check for the presence of fluid retention.
The client in chronic renal failure has received too much fluid and now has water
intoxication. Which of the following would the Psychiatric Technician expect to see in
this client? - ANSWERSConfusion.
The client in complete renal failure has received too much fluid. Which of the following
would be the most effective intervention to restore the normal level of hydration for his
client? - ANSWERSRestrict fluid intake as ordered.
Which of the following interventions by the Psychiatric Technician will best address the
nutritional needs of the elderly client? - ANSWERSAssess and evaluate the client's
dietary habits.
The Psychiatric Technician is monitoring a group of clients in an acute care inpatient
setting during mealtime. Which of the following clients will require use of the Heimlich
maneuver by the Psychiatric Technician? - ANSWERSThe client who is making high
pitched sounds while inhaling.
The Psychiatric Technician is performing the Heimlich maneuver on a client when the
client becomes unconscious. After easing he client to the floor what is the next step to
be taken by the Psychiatric Technician? - ANSWERSPerform a finger sweep of the
victim's mouth.
A woman, 8 months pregnant has her hands around her throat and is unable to speak
or cough. The Psychiatric Technician deduces that she is choking. Which of the
following is the most appropriate action for the Psychiatric Technician to take? -
ANSWERSPerform the Heimlich maneuver by placing the rescuer's hands on her chest.
The Psychiatric Technician is caring for a group of clients who are recovering from
surgery. Which of the following client is most in need of pain management? -
ANSWERSThe client with a pulse of 120, respirations of 22 and BP of 140/92.
The client has returned from the ER after having a plaster cast applied to his left leg. He
begins to complain of pain in the leg but has already received his pain medication.
Which of the following measures should the Psychiatric Technician take next? -
ANSWERSApply an ice pack to the affected area.
A client is not diabetic, alert, performs her ADL's and does have long toenails. Which of
the following interventions would be most appropriate for the Psychiatric Technician to
Technician State Board Review Exam
Questions with Answers
The client's hematocrit is 39% following a hysterectomy. There is no unusual post op
bleeding. Which action by the Psychiatric Technician would be most appropriate for this
client? - ANSWERSNotify the physician; take no other action.
The Psych Tech is preparing to make a bed occupied by the client. Which of the
following is the first action to be taken by the Psych Tech? - ANSWERSPlace the bed at
waist level.
The Psych Tech is preparing a client for elective surgery that will take place in 2 weeks.
The client is taking a variety of medications including an MAOI. After checking with the
physician, which of the following instructions would the Psych Tech offer? -
ANSWERSStop taking the MAOI 2 weeks prior to the surgery.
The client is receiving tube feedings while recovering from ingestion of lye. Following
the feeding the client complains of abdominal cramping. Which of the following is the
most likely cause of this? - ANSWERSThe feeding was administered too quickly.
The client with depression is being treated for fractured ribs. She has no other medical
problems. Which of the following would be the most appropriate diet for this client? -
ANSWERSWell balanced diet.
The Psychiatric Technician is assisting the client with inflammatory bowel disease to
complete his hospital menu. Which of the following would be appropriate items to be
included in this client's diet? - ANSWERSBroiled fish.
The client with full upper and lower dentures is experiencing a grand mal seizure. Which
of the following actions is the most appropriate for the Psychiatric Technician to take at
this time? - ANSWERSDo nothing, as the seizure must run it's course.
The client you are caring for has recently discovered he is allergic to tomatoes. Which of
the following actions by the Psychiatric Technician would be most appropriate? -
ANSWERSInstruct client that a "sense of doom" may precede an anaphylactic reaction.
Which of the following measures will the Psychiatric Technician carry out to help the
client on bed rest avoid pressure sores in the most common location? - ANSWERSTurn
the client from side to side relieving pressure on the sacrum.
, The Psychiatric Technician is caring for an African-American woman on complete bed
rest. In assessing the skin integrity of this client which of he following would be the first
indication that a pressure sore may be developing on the client's heel? - ANSWERSThe
heel feels warm to the touch.
The Psychiatric Technician weighs the client daily for which of the following reasons? -
ANSWERSTo check for the presence of fluid retention.
The client in chronic renal failure has received too much fluid and now has water
intoxication. Which of the following would the Psychiatric Technician expect to see in
this client? - ANSWERSConfusion.
The client in complete renal failure has received too much fluid. Which of the following
would be the most effective intervention to restore the normal level of hydration for his
client? - ANSWERSRestrict fluid intake as ordered.
Which of the following interventions by the Psychiatric Technician will best address the
nutritional needs of the elderly client? - ANSWERSAssess and evaluate the client's
dietary habits.
The Psychiatric Technician is monitoring a group of clients in an acute care inpatient
setting during mealtime. Which of the following clients will require use of the Heimlich
maneuver by the Psychiatric Technician? - ANSWERSThe client who is making high
pitched sounds while inhaling.
The Psychiatric Technician is performing the Heimlich maneuver on a client when the
client becomes unconscious. After easing he client to the floor what is the next step to
be taken by the Psychiatric Technician? - ANSWERSPerform a finger sweep of the
victim's mouth.
A woman, 8 months pregnant has her hands around her throat and is unable to speak
or cough. The Psychiatric Technician deduces that she is choking. Which of the
following is the most appropriate action for the Psychiatric Technician to take? -
ANSWERSPerform the Heimlich maneuver by placing the rescuer's hands on her chest.
The Psychiatric Technician is caring for a group of clients who are recovering from
surgery. Which of the following client is most in need of pain management? -
ANSWERSThe client with a pulse of 120, respirations of 22 and BP of 140/92.
The client has returned from the ER after having a plaster cast applied to his left leg. He
begins to complain of pain in the leg but has already received his pain medication.
Which of the following measures should the Psychiatric Technician take next? -
ANSWERSApply an ice pack to the affected area.
A client is not diabetic, alert, performs her ADL's and does have long toenails. Which of
the following interventions would be most appropriate for the Psychiatric Technician to
