Psychiatric Technician State Board Review Exam
Which of the following herbal remedies potentiates the effect of CNS depressants? - ANSWER:Kava-
Kava
A patient who has a history of seizure disorder may be prescribed: - ANSWER:topamax
Which action should a Psychiatric Technician take if a client known to carry hepatitis B scratched
another client's arm? - ANSWER:wash the affected area with soap and water and take client to an
urgent care center.
A decrease in blood pressure may be experienced by the patient taking Thorazine. This is most
apparent when the: - ANSWER:client gets up quickly after being seated.
The patient with diabetes tells you that he jogs two miles each day for exercise. What should you tell
be sure to share with him? - ANSWER:an exercise program is an important part of diabetic
management when balanced with insulin and diet.
The Psychiatric Technician knows that dementia is characterized by: - ANSWER:a general intellectual
decline
To provide for the prevention of physical injury for a patient with mental confusion, over activity and
emotional distress it is important to: - ANSWER:remove all hazards such as loose rugs.
When working with an elderly patient with Alzheimer's disease who is restless at night, the
Psychiatric Technician would: - ANSWER:Encourage light exercise and activity as well as adequate
sleep.
At times the patient is withdrawn, negativistic and difficult to engage in ward activities. In
approaching this client the Psychiatric Technician would say. - ANSWER:"I need a partner to play
checkers, I'll be back to get you in five minutes."
Filling in memory gaps with made-up stories. This is known as? - ANSWER:confabulation
When communicating with a depressed patient, it is important for the Psychiatric Technician. -
ANSWER:to respect and support.
According to the Lanterman-Petris-Short Act, a person who cannot provide for his/her basic needs is
defined as: - ANSWER:gravely disabled
,Someone appointed by the court to act as guardian and to protect the patient's interests while they
are unable to care for themselves is known as: - ANSWER:conservator
A client is sitting in a quiet corner of the day room. Suddenly, he becomes agitated stands up and
begins to pace the hallway. "You'll never get me to talk, you'll have to kill me first." Which medication
would be indicated: - ANSWER:haldol
A patient is noted to have eaten less than 10 percent of her diet for the past week. To encourage an
adequate intake, it may be helpful for the Psychiatric Technician to: - ANSWER:serve small attractive
portions more frequently.
A patient hospitalized is noted to be incontinent at night. To prevent this behavior, it would be
important for the Psychiatric Technician to: - ANSWER:toilet the patient at regular intervals during
the night.
Tolerance, dependence and withdrawal may be produced by continuous use: - ANSWER:diazepam
The Psychiatric Technician is aware that the early symptoms of agranulocytosis are similar to those
of: - ANSWER:viral infections such as flu.
A state of hypertensive crisis may occur with the use of: - ANSWER:Isocardoxide (Nardil)
Which of the following foods is restricted for client's on a low tyramine diet? - ANSWER:avocado
When educating a client diagnosed with bipolar disorder, the Psychiatric Technician would explain
that repeat hospitalization occur most often due to: - ANSWER:noncompliance
In a holistic health approach to mental health nursing, the Psychiatric Technician recognizes that the
focus of decision making ideally rests with the: - ANSWER:client
For the Psychiatric Technician to become culturally competent, the individual would have to: -
ANSWER:learn the conceptual and behavioral systems found in the one's own culture.
,In establishing a therapeutic relationship with a client, it is imperative that the Psychiatric Technician
demonstrate the ability to: - ANSWER:see the client's world from client's perspective.
A fifteen year old patient in a psychiatric facility says, "I'm going to be a Psych Tech." This is an
example of: - ANSWER:identification
In order to determine the client's perception of the reason for admission to the psychiatric facility, it
will be most appropriate for the psychiatric technician to say: - ANSWER:"Why did you come here?"
The client awakens one day and is uncommunicative. There is no response to staff or peers. The most
appropriate approach is to: - ANSWER:sit with the client periodically throughout the shift.
Appropriate intervention strategies when working with families include: - ANSWER:conveying
warmth and acceptance of all members.
Which of the following is characteristic of the initial phase of group development when developing a
functioning group? - ANSWER:Testing behaviors are not unusual.
The client is observed talking to an imaginary person. The client is most likely responding to: -
ANSWER:hallucinations
Which of the following will be most useful in assisting the client cope with a stressful situation? -
ANSWER:Practicing active listening.
Which of the following is most important when caring for the client in the first phase of alcohol
withdrawal? - ANSWER:provide the care and administer medications which minimize the effects of
delirium tremens.
The doctor has ordered the drug naloxone (narcan) to be given stat. The Psychiatric Technician knows
that this preparation will act to: - ANSWER:prevent or reverse the effects of opioids.
Which of the following statements is an indication that the dying client is in the bargaining stage? -
ANSWER:"I'll never complain about dying if I can just complete this year of school."
, The family sobs and screams, "Why her?, It can't be!" after being told that death is imminent. This
statement may indicate that the family is in which of the following stages in the dying process? -
ANSWER:denial
The Native American client requests that the drinking water be kept in a special receptacle. Cultural
sensitivity is best demonstrated when the psychiatric technician states: - ANSWER:"You can do this
only if the container is made from a safe material."
The client has accepted electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) as a treatment for resistant depression. The
Psychiatric Technician will instruct the client in which of the following before the procedure? -
ANSWER:take nothing by mouth the morning of the treatment.
Which of the following is the most appropriate response to the client who states, "I feel like I'm so
inadequate. I can't do anything right." The Psychiatric Technician will reply: - ANSWER:"You are telling
that you feel inadequate?"
Psychiatric technicians who confuse their clients with persons who are of importance in their own
lives are manifesting which of the following? - ANSWER:counter transference.
The withdrawn client stands up in living area and states emphatically, "I am the mother of God and
He is my Son." When a client exhibits this behavior, the Psychiatric Technician should: -
ANSWER:attempt to determine the underlying needs that are met by the delusion.
In assisting the geriatric client build feelings self-esteem, the most useful action on the part of the
Psychiatric Technician would be to: - ANSWER:allow the client to choose a familiar activity to engage
in.
The client is very flattering and asks the psychiatric technician for a date as soon the client is
discharged. The appropriate response by the Psychiatric Technician is to: - ANSWER:explain that an
indicator of progress is be able to function without the involvement of the Psychiatric Technician.
AIMS test - ANSWER:It identifies the severity of a seizure or tardive dyskinesia.
Stuttering onset - ANSWER:Typically first appears in the preschool years.
Causes of stuttering - ANSWER:Most cases are caused by emotional or psychological factors.
Which of the following herbal remedies potentiates the effect of CNS depressants? - ANSWER:Kava-
Kava
A patient who has a history of seizure disorder may be prescribed: - ANSWER:topamax
Which action should a Psychiatric Technician take if a client known to carry hepatitis B scratched
another client's arm? - ANSWER:wash the affected area with soap and water and take client to an
urgent care center.
A decrease in blood pressure may be experienced by the patient taking Thorazine. This is most
apparent when the: - ANSWER:client gets up quickly after being seated.
The patient with diabetes tells you that he jogs two miles each day for exercise. What should you tell
be sure to share with him? - ANSWER:an exercise program is an important part of diabetic
management when balanced with insulin and diet.
The Psychiatric Technician knows that dementia is characterized by: - ANSWER:a general intellectual
decline
To provide for the prevention of physical injury for a patient with mental confusion, over activity and
emotional distress it is important to: - ANSWER:remove all hazards such as loose rugs.
When working with an elderly patient with Alzheimer's disease who is restless at night, the
Psychiatric Technician would: - ANSWER:Encourage light exercise and activity as well as adequate
sleep.
At times the patient is withdrawn, negativistic and difficult to engage in ward activities. In
approaching this client the Psychiatric Technician would say. - ANSWER:"I need a partner to play
checkers, I'll be back to get you in five minutes."
Filling in memory gaps with made-up stories. This is known as? - ANSWER:confabulation
When communicating with a depressed patient, it is important for the Psychiatric Technician. -
ANSWER:to respect and support.
According to the Lanterman-Petris-Short Act, a person who cannot provide for his/her basic needs is
defined as: - ANSWER:gravely disabled
,Someone appointed by the court to act as guardian and to protect the patient's interests while they
are unable to care for themselves is known as: - ANSWER:conservator
A client is sitting in a quiet corner of the day room. Suddenly, he becomes agitated stands up and
begins to pace the hallway. "You'll never get me to talk, you'll have to kill me first." Which medication
would be indicated: - ANSWER:haldol
A patient is noted to have eaten less than 10 percent of her diet for the past week. To encourage an
adequate intake, it may be helpful for the Psychiatric Technician to: - ANSWER:serve small attractive
portions more frequently.
A patient hospitalized is noted to be incontinent at night. To prevent this behavior, it would be
important for the Psychiatric Technician to: - ANSWER:toilet the patient at regular intervals during
the night.
Tolerance, dependence and withdrawal may be produced by continuous use: - ANSWER:diazepam
The Psychiatric Technician is aware that the early symptoms of agranulocytosis are similar to those
of: - ANSWER:viral infections such as flu.
A state of hypertensive crisis may occur with the use of: - ANSWER:Isocardoxide (Nardil)
Which of the following foods is restricted for client's on a low tyramine diet? - ANSWER:avocado
When educating a client diagnosed with bipolar disorder, the Psychiatric Technician would explain
that repeat hospitalization occur most often due to: - ANSWER:noncompliance
In a holistic health approach to mental health nursing, the Psychiatric Technician recognizes that the
focus of decision making ideally rests with the: - ANSWER:client
For the Psychiatric Technician to become culturally competent, the individual would have to: -
ANSWER:learn the conceptual and behavioral systems found in the one's own culture.
,In establishing a therapeutic relationship with a client, it is imperative that the Psychiatric Technician
demonstrate the ability to: - ANSWER:see the client's world from client's perspective.
A fifteen year old patient in a psychiatric facility says, "I'm going to be a Psych Tech." This is an
example of: - ANSWER:identification
In order to determine the client's perception of the reason for admission to the psychiatric facility, it
will be most appropriate for the psychiatric technician to say: - ANSWER:"Why did you come here?"
The client awakens one day and is uncommunicative. There is no response to staff or peers. The most
appropriate approach is to: - ANSWER:sit with the client periodically throughout the shift.
Appropriate intervention strategies when working with families include: - ANSWER:conveying
warmth and acceptance of all members.
Which of the following is characteristic of the initial phase of group development when developing a
functioning group? - ANSWER:Testing behaviors are not unusual.
The client is observed talking to an imaginary person. The client is most likely responding to: -
ANSWER:hallucinations
Which of the following will be most useful in assisting the client cope with a stressful situation? -
ANSWER:Practicing active listening.
Which of the following is most important when caring for the client in the first phase of alcohol
withdrawal? - ANSWER:provide the care and administer medications which minimize the effects of
delirium tremens.
The doctor has ordered the drug naloxone (narcan) to be given stat. The Psychiatric Technician knows
that this preparation will act to: - ANSWER:prevent or reverse the effects of opioids.
Which of the following statements is an indication that the dying client is in the bargaining stage? -
ANSWER:"I'll never complain about dying if I can just complete this year of school."
, The family sobs and screams, "Why her?, It can't be!" after being told that death is imminent. This
statement may indicate that the family is in which of the following stages in the dying process? -
ANSWER:denial
The Native American client requests that the drinking water be kept in a special receptacle. Cultural
sensitivity is best demonstrated when the psychiatric technician states: - ANSWER:"You can do this
only if the container is made from a safe material."
The client has accepted electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) as a treatment for resistant depression. The
Psychiatric Technician will instruct the client in which of the following before the procedure? -
ANSWER:take nothing by mouth the morning of the treatment.
Which of the following is the most appropriate response to the client who states, "I feel like I'm so
inadequate. I can't do anything right." The Psychiatric Technician will reply: - ANSWER:"You are telling
that you feel inadequate?"
Psychiatric technicians who confuse their clients with persons who are of importance in their own
lives are manifesting which of the following? - ANSWER:counter transference.
The withdrawn client stands up in living area and states emphatically, "I am the mother of God and
He is my Son." When a client exhibits this behavior, the Psychiatric Technician should: -
ANSWER:attempt to determine the underlying needs that are met by the delusion.
In assisting the geriatric client build feelings self-esteem, the most useful action on the part of the
Psychiatric Technician would be to: - ANSWER:allow the client to choose a familiar activity to engage
in.
The client is very flattering and asks the psychiatric technician for a date as soon the client is
discharged. The appropriate response by the Psychiatric Technician is to: - ANSWER:explain that an
indicator of progress is be able to function without the involvement of the Psychiatric Technician.
AIMS test - ANSWER:It identifies the severity of a seizure or tardive dyskinesia.
Stuttering onset - ANSWER:Typically first appears in the preschool years.
Causes of stuttering - ANSWER:Most cases are caused by emotional or psychological factors.
