CAPT Psych Teach Review Exam ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Category: Psychiatric Nursing - CORRECT ANSWER
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
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Category: Psychiatric Nursing - CORRECT ANSWER
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
