PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN
STATE BOARD REVIEW
EXAM 150 QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS
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
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
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
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.
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
STATE BOARD REVIEW
EXAM 150 QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS
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
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
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
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.
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
