Psychiatric technician state board review
Exam updated questions and CORRECT
answers
What is the purpose of the AIMS test? - CORRECT 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: -
CORRECT ANSWER "I'm going to escort you to the Feelings Group that is starting
soon."
When does stuttering typically first appear? - CORRECT ANSWER Preschool years
Most cases of stuttering are cause by: - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT
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? - CORRECT ANSWER Alcoholism, suicide, depression and identity
disorders.
A laboratory value for leukocytes reads, "10,500." The Psychiatric Technician would know
that this value is: - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT
ANSWER Cystic Fibrosis
,The psychiatric technician knows that the common insulin rotating injection sites would
include the: - CORRECT ANSWER Upper arms, abdomen, and upper thighs.
An administration of Haldol Decanoate should not exceed how many milliliters per injection
site? - CORRECT ANSWER 3
Trichotillomania is the behavior that consists of: - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT
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: - CORRECT 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: - CORRECT ANSWER Folic
Acid
A psychiatric technician would assist a client to develop two-hand coordination and muscular
strength by having the client: - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT
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: -
CORRECT 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: - CORRECT
ANSWER Ear
Which finger will show clinodactyly (lateral or medial bending) in a client with a diagnosis
of down syndrome? - CORRECT 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: - CORRECT
ANSWER Gently lower the client to the floor.
Before insertion of a rectal suppository, the client would assume which of the following
positions? - CORRECT 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: - CORRECT ANSWER Provide oral hygiene to the client.
One of the common nursing interventions for the client with Alzheimer's Disease that
wanders is to: - CORRECT 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: - CORRECT
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: - CORRECT ANSWER The client's use of alcohol.
Exam updated questions and CORRECT
answers
What is the purpose of the AIMS test? - CORRECT 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: -
CORRECT ANSWER "I'm going to escort you to the Feelings Group that is starting
soon."
When does stuttering typically first appear? - CORRECT ANSWER Preschool years
Most cases of stuttering are cause by: - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT
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? - CORRECT ANSWER Alcoholism, suicide, depression and identity
disorders.
A laboratory value for leukocytes reads, "10,500." The Psychiatric Technician would know
that this value is: - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT
ANSWER Cystic Fibrosis
,The psychiatric technician knows that the common insulin rotating injection sites would
include the: - CORRECT ANSWER Upper arms, abdomen, and upper thighs.
An administration of Haldol Decanoate should not exceed how many milliliters per injection
site? - CORRECT ANSWER 3
Trichotillomania is the behavior that consists of: - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT
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: - CORRECT 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: - CORRECT ANSWER Folic
Acid
A psychiatric technician would assist a client to develop two-hand coordination and muscular
strength by having the client: - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT
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: -
CORRECT 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: - CORRECT
ANSWER Ear
Which finger will show clinodactyly (lateral or medial bending) in a client with a diagnosis
of down syndrome? - CORRECT 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: - CORRECT
ANSWER Gently lower the client to the floor.
Before insertion of a rectal suppository, the client would assume which of the following
positions? - CORRECT 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: - CORRECT ANSWER Provide oral hygiene to the client.
One of the common nursing interventions for the client with Alzheimer's Disease that
wanders is to: - CORRECT 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: - CORRECT
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: - CORRECT ANSWER The client's use of alcohol.
