Psychiatric technician state board
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What is the purpose of the AIMS test? - 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: - Answer-"I'm going to escort you to the
Feelings Group that is starting soon."
When does stuttering typically first appear? - Answer-Preschool years
Most cases of stuttering are cause by: - 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? - 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? - Answer-
Alcoholism, suicide, depression and identity disorders.
A laboratory value for leukocytes reads, "10,500." The Psychiatric Technician would know that this value
is: - 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? - Answer-Cystic Fibrosis
,The psychiatric technician knows that the common insulin rotating injection sites would include the: -
Answer-Upper arms, abdomen, and upper thighs.
An administration of Haldol Decanoate should not exceed how many milliliters per injection site? -
Answer-3
Trichotillomania is the behavior that consists of: - Answer-recurrent pulling out of one's hair resulting in
noticeable hair loss.
The Psychiatric Technician would give which of the following instructions to a client to prevent mouth or
throat dryness resulting from the use of a bronchial inhaler? - Answer-Rinse mouth immediately after
inhalation
One of the main educational goals a psychiatric technician would implement when working with an
autistic child would be to: - Answer-Provide a highly structured program with predictable routines and
presentation of material in graded steps.
A vitamin supplement a woman should take before contraception and during pregnancy in order to
decrease the risks of birth defects would be: - Answer-Folic Acid
A psychiatric technician would assist a client to develop two-hand coordination and muscular strength
by having the client: - 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? -
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? - Answer-800-1,000mg
, In general, the psychiatric technician would encourage his/her clients to eat more food fro the first level
of the food guide pyramid than from the other levels. Level 1 consists of: - 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: - Answer-Ear
Which finger will show clinodactyly (lateral or medial bending) in a client with a diagnosis of down
syndrome? - 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: - Answer-Gently lower the client to the floor.
Before insertion of a rectal suppository, the client would assume which of the following positions? -
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 ('squirelling food"), the psychiatric technician would: - Answer-Provide oral
hygiene to the client.
One of the common nursing interventions for the client with Alzheimer's Disease that wanders is to: -
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: - 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: - Answer-The
client's use of alcohol.
review
What is the purpose of the AIMS test? - 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: - Answer-"I'm going to escort you to the
Feelings Group that is starting soon."
When does stuttering typically first appear? - Answer-Preschool years
Most cases of stuttering are cause by: - 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? - 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? - Answer-
Alcoholism, suicide, depression and identity disorders.
A laboratory value for leukocytes reads, "10,500." The Psychiatric Technician would know that this value
is: - 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? - Answer-Cystic Fibrosis
,The psychiatric technician knows that the common insulin rotating injection sites would include the: -
Answer-Upper arms, abdomen, and upper thighs.
An administration of Haldol Decanoate should not exceed how many milliliters per injection site? -
Answer-3
Trichotillomania is the behavior that consists of: - Answer-recurrent pulling out of one's hair resulting in
noticeable hair loss.
The Psychiatric Technician would give which of the following instructions to a client to prevent mouth or
throat dryness resulting from the use of a bronchial inhaler? - Answer-Rinse mouth immediately after
inhalation
One of the main educational goals a psychiatric technician would implement when working with an
autistic child would be to: - Answer-Provide a highly structured program with predictable routines and
presentation of material in graded steps.
A vitamin supplement a woman should take before contraception and during pregnancy in order to
decrease the risks of birth defects would be: - Answer-Folic Acid
A psychiatric technician would assist a client to develop two-hand coordination and muscular strength
by having the client: - 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? -
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? - Answer-800-1,000mg
, In general, the psychiatric technician would encourage his/her clients to eat more food fro the first level
of the food guide pyramid than from the other levels. Level 1 consists of: - 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: - Answer-Ear
Which finger will show clinodactyly (lateral or medial bending) in a client with a diagnosis of down
syndrome? - 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: - Answer-Gently lower the client to the floor.
Before insertion of a rectal suppository, the client would assume which of the following positions? -
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 ('squirelling food"), the psychiatric technician would: - Answer-Provide oral
hygiene to the client.
One of the common nursing interventions for the client with Alzheimer's Disease that wanders is to: -
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: - 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: - Answer-The
client's use of alcohol.
