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Psychiatric Technician State Board Review | 200
Verified Questions and Answers (2025 Edition)
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.
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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.
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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
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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.
Psychiatric Technician State Board Review | 200
Verified Questions and Answers (2025 Edition)
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.
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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.
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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
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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.
