2024 Psychiatric Technician State Board Review |150 questions | With Answers Rated 100% Correct!!
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Psychiatric Technician State Board
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Psychiatric Technician State Board
What is the purpose of the AIMS test? CORRECT>> 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 o...
2024 Psychiatric Technician State Board
Review |150 questions | With Answers
Rated 100% Correct!!
What is the purpose of the AIMS test? CORRECT>> It identifies the severity of a
seizureor 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: CORRECT>> "I'm going to escort you to the Feelings
Group that is starting soon."
When does stuttering typically first appear? CORRECT>> Preschool years
Most cases of stuttering are cause by: CORRECT>> 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?
CORRECT>> 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? CORRECT>> Alcoholism, suicide, depression and
identity disorders.
A laboratory value for leukocytes reads, "10,500." The Psychiatric Technician would
know that this value is: CORRECT>> 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? CORRECT>> Cystic Fibrosis
The psychiatric technician knows that the common insulin rotating injection sites
would include the: CORRECT>> Upper arms, abdomen, and upper thighs.
An administration of Haldol Decanoate should not exceed how many milliliters per
injection site? CORRECT>> 3
, Trichotillomania is the behavior that consists of: CORRECT>> recurrent pulling out
ofone'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?
CORRECT>> 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: CORRECT>> Provide a highly structured
program with 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: CORRECT>>
FolicAcid
A psychiatric technician would assist a client to develop two-hand coordination and
muscular strength by having the client: CORRECT>> Manipulate clay or play-dough
between his/her hands.
Long-term therapy of phenobarbital may result in deficiencies of which of the
following vitamins? CORRECT>> 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? CORRECT>> 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: CORRECT>> 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:
CORRECT>> Ear
Which finger will show clinodactyly (lateral or medial bending) in a client with a
diagnosis of down syndrome? CORRECT>> 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: CORRECT>>
Gently lower the client to the floor.
Before insertion of a rectal suppository, the client would assume which of the
following positions? CORRECT>> 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: CORRECT>> Provide oral hygiene to the client.
One of the common nursing interventions for the client with Alzheimer's Disease that
wanders is to: CORRECT>> Allow the client to wander in a prescribed area.
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