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PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN STATE BOARD EXAM
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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
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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.
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,
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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
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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: .....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
PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN STATE BOARD EXAM
NEWEST 2025 ACTUAL EXAM TEST BANK| COMPLETE
350 REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) ALREADY GRADED A+
(BRAND NEW!!)
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
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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.
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,
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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
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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: .....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
