psych tech nclex review questions
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? - Answer-Apply 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 take? - Answer-Soak the feet
in warm water and clip straight across with a nail clipper.
Which of the following types of drainage would be considered "normal" drainage from a gastrostomy
tube? - Answer-Pale, yellow-green liquid.
The diabetic client who is alert and manages her own ADL independently states that her toenails are
long and need to be trimmed. Which of the following actions would be most appropriate for the
Psychiatric Technician to take? - Answer-Request that a podiatrist visit the client.
The Psychiatric Technician is caring for an elderly client and is promoting the client's personal hygiene.
Which of the following would be the most appropriate action for the Psychiatric Technician to take? -
Answer-Place a chair in the shower in which a hand-held shower head is installed.
The Psychiatric Technician is encouraging the client to participate in active range of motion involving
flexion of the shoulder. Which of the following best addresses this need? - Answer-Have the client comb
her hair.
The physician has ordered passive range of motion exercises for the client's left elbow. Which of the
following would be most appropriate? - Answer-Gently move the client's left hand toward his left
shoulder and extend it.
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? - Answer-Apply 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 take? - Answer-Soak the feet
in warm water and clip straight across with a nail clipper.
Which of the following types of drainage would be considered "normal" drainage from a gastrostomy
tube? - Answer-Pale, yellow-green liquid.
The diabetic client who is alert and manages her own ADL independently states that her toenails are
long and need to be trimmed. Which of the following actions would be most appropriate for the
Psychiatric Technician to take? - Answer-Request that a podiatrist visit the client.
The Psychiatric Technician is caring for an elderly client and is promoting the client's personal hygiene.
Which of the following would be the most appropriate action for the Psychiatric Technician to take? -
Answer-Place a chair in the shower in which a hand-held shower head is installed.
The Psychiatric Technician is encouraging the client to participate in active range of motion involving
flexion of the shoulder. Which of the following best addresses this need? - Answer-Have the client comb
her hair.
The physician has ordered passive range of motion exercises for the client's left elbow. Which of the
following would be most appropriate? - Answer-Gently move the client's left hand toward his left
shoulder and extend it.
