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show Provide the care and administer medications which minimize the effects of delirium tremens.  
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The doctor has ordered the drug naloxone (Narcan) to be given stat. The Psychiatric Technician knows that this preparation will act to:   show
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Which of the following statements is an indication that the dying client is in the bargaining stage?   show
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show Denial  
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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:   show
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show Attempt to determine the underlying needs that are met by the delusion.  
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show Allow the client to choose a familiar activity to engage in.  
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The client reports that the recent dismissal from college was due to the fact that nausea and vomiting occurred before every examination. The defense mechanism is use was most likely:   show
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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:   show
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The client suddenly begins to hyperventilate and complains of being scared but doesn’t know why. The psychiatric technician most correctly assesses this event as due to:   show
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show Take nothing by mouth the morning of the treatment.  
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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:   show
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show Countertransference Transference vs Countertransference: Transference is when a client redirects emotions for another person onto the PT. Transference can be useful. Countertransference is when a PT redirects emotions onto a client. Not useful  
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show Flight of ideas  
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The client has the persistent idea that the CIA has placed him in the witness protection program because of the connection to the President of the United States. This is best described as:   show
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show Recognition that the delusions were false ideas.  
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The Psychiatric Technician will be alert when a client is having command hallucinations because these hallucinations:   show
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Which of the following activities will the Psychiatric Technician discourage for the client who has been on phenothiazines for several weeks?   show
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A client says, "I will never lead a normal life!". Which statement shows the Psych Tech understanding of "reflecting feelings" as an active listening technique?   show
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show "In what way do you see yourself not leading a normal life?"  
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show "It's hard to find a niche?"  
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show Weight gain.  
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show Marplan (isocarboxazid) <--- Added generic name to the answer. MAOI's like Marplan are last resort medications used to Tx prolonged depression.  
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show The client reports setting a place at all meals for the daughter. People are typically functionally impaired by prolonged grief symptoms for at least one month after six months of bereavement to be declared pathological.  
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show Neuroleptic malignant syndrome.  
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show Compromiser  
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show Echolalia  
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show Cyclothymic disorder  
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show Reduce anxiety  
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show Compulsion  
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The Psychiatric Technician is working with a client who is in a manic phase. The client’s thought processes are difficult for the Psychiatric Technician to follow. This behavior by the client is referred to as which of the following?   show
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show Have the client keep a diary to identify maladaptive responses and possible causes.  
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The mother is on the phone at home taking to a business associate about a project due in 2 days. The child interrupts the mother to ask for help with his homework. Which response by the mother best illustrates assertiveness?   show
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The client participates in a group session in which helps him to understand his interactions with others until he reaches the conclusion “I’m O.K. You’re O.K.”. This is an example of which of the following types of therapy?   show
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show Word salad  
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show Echopraxia  
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show Skip the medication now; take the regular dose the next time it is due. Note: Take missed doses as soon as remembered unless almost time for next dose BUT if there are more than 2 doses ordered, the missed dose may be taken within 1HR otherwise skip it  
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show Dominator  
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The client, who has started a regimen that includes taking an MAO inhibitor, will be attending a party. Which of the following foods served at the party must this client avoid?   show
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A client with Parkinson’s disease is being treated with Cogentin (benztropine). He reports that the medication is causing constipation. Which of the following actions should the Psychiatric Technician recommend?   show
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A client who has been taking Zoloft (sertraline) reports that the medication is making his mouth very dry. Which of the following actions should the Psychiatric Technician take?   show
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show Memory loss is generally self-limiting.  
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show Members encourage a quieter member to express her view.  
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show He frequently argues with co-workers about break time.  
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show The late maturing boy.  
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show Displacement.  
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show “I’ve already helped you a few times. I can’t do it this time. Please ask someone else.”  
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show ???“That would make me feel lonely.”  
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show Validation  
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show Report the conversation to the charge nurse or supervisor.  
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show Self-discloser  
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A group is meeting and one member has taken the role of harmonizer. Which of the following statements would the Psychiatric Technician expect the client to make? ****   show
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Which of the following mental health clients is a candidate for treatment in a community based setting? *   show
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Partial Hospitalization Programs have which of the following characteristics?   show
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show Increased over recent years.  
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show Ability of client to function.  
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show The client with psychosis who refuses to take his medication.  
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show The client is a member of the team planning care.  
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show Members should develop mutual trust and good communication skills.  
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Which of the following is a characteristic of a therapeutic milieu? *   show
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Which of the following describes the term “scope of practice”?   show
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show Will most likely work with clients who have a dual diagnosis.  
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Psychiatric Technicians who work in a correctional facility have which of the following challenges?   show
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The movement of treatment from the institution to the community increases the likelihood that the Psychiatric Technician will:   show
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A consumer is being restrained in a hospital bed. Which of the following about the use of restraints is correct?   show
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show Check the client’s blood pressure and inquire about his eating habits.  
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show Ice cream milkshake.  
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show Acknowledge the client’s feelings.  
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show Tossed green salad with raw peppers  
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show Low fat, high fiber  
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A client in the dining room of an acute care psychiatric unit is conscious, but is choking and unable to cough or speak. Which of the following would be the most appropriate action for the Psychiatric Technician to take?   show
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show To reduce respiratory secretions.  
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show As a short acting anesthesia.  
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show To provide skeletal muscle paralysis.  
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Which of the following would the Psychiatric Technician expect to find in a therapeutic milieu?   show
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show Psychiatric Technicians may administer medication within particular guidelines.  
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show The Psychiatric Technician’s goal is to assist clients and the correctional facility’s goal is to punish clients.  
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show hey should be removed once every 2 hours and the client’s skin assessed.  
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The Psychiatric Technician is observing the client for early symptoms of opiate withdrawal. Which of the following would the Psychiatric Technician most likely observe?   show
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The question, “Will you tell me about what you did this week?” is an example of which of the following?   show
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In addition to drug therapy which of the following actions by the teacher would be most beneficial to the 8 year-old with ADHD?   show
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show Judgment  
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In addition to drug therapy which of the following actions by the mother would be most beneficial to the 8 year-old with ADHD?   show
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show High calorie, high protein diet  
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A 68 year-old client tells the Psychiatric Technician, “My husband is very forgetful and sometimes leaves the stove turned on after he’s finished cooking.” Which of the following responses by the Psychiatric Technician would be most appr   show
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show Tennis shoes with the British Knight logo.  
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show Jeans with black steel-toed boots.  
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The client has been placed in wrist restraints at 1:00 pm. When should his skin integrity be assessed next?***   show
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The client has been placed in wrist restraints at 5:00 pm. Which of the following times best indicates when the restraints should be removed to allow range of motion activities for this client?   show
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show Burns around the mouth.  
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The client has a history of abusing barbiturates. The Psychiatric Technician can expect to see which of the following in this client?   show
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In a patient with anorexia nervosa, the highest treatment priority is:   show
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The consumer complains that reading anything longer than a sentence is difficult to remember. The cause of this is likely:   show
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show hallucination  
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The first step in the process of developing a treatment plan using "systematic desensitization" is to..   show
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After breaking plates and raging after his wife walked out, the consumer sought help at a crisis center. Which question is the most helpful for treatment planning?***   show
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show Respect the client’s need for social isolation.  
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When the psychiatric technician takes the vital signs for the client diagnosed with Anorexia Nervosa she should assess for:   show
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A bipolar client was prescribed a maintenance dose of lithium carbonate 600 mg PO per day. Before discharge, the psychiatric technician will educate the client that:   show
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The question, “Are you sad today?” is an example of which of the following?   show
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Which of the following responses by the Psychiatric Technician best illustrates the principle of “acceptance” in a therapeutic relationship?   show
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show "How are an apple and a pear alike?"  
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show The least restrictive mode that provides the desired intervention.  
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The client states, “I am terrified of leaving my apartment!” Which of the following corresponds to that statement?   show
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The client has been caught setting fires at school. His mother states, “It’s my fault because I had to work so much when he was younger.” This statement is an indication of which of the following?   show
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Which of the following statements illustrates the characteristic of “obsession” in the codependent individual?   show
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A high school student dies in a car accident. Which reaction would the Psychiatric Technician expect from the family when they first receive the news?   show
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The Psychiatric Technician is caring for terminally ill clients. Which of the following behaviors by the Psychiatric Technician may indicate that he or she is experiencing hopelessness in the work environment?   show
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show Inhalants  
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Which of the following qualities is most useful to the Psychiatric Technician in establishing a therapeutic relationship?   show
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show When did he last have a drink?  
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show Dehydration.  
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show "It's 3:00pm. We're going for a walk outside."  
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show Pacing in the recreation area.  
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show Indication of need for intervention.  
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A client becomes agitated during a group session and throws a glass against the wall. The registered nurse says that she is going to call a code and place the client in seclusion. Which of the following would be the best response by the Psych Tech.   show
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Which of the following behaviors by the Psychiatric Technician is likely to increase the possibility of violence by the clients on the unit?   show
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show Allow the father to ventilate his feelings.  
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The client has told the Psychiatric Technician that when he is discharged next week he is going to shoot his wife. Which of the following would be the best response by the Psychiatric Technician?   show
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The Psychiatric Technician knows that frequent hand washing can be a sign of which of the following?   show
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The young adult experiencing extreme anxiety is suddenly unable to move his right arm. The Psychiatric Technician knows that this may be a form of which of the following?   show
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Which of the following about psychogenic amnesia is correct?   show
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show Catatonic  
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Which of the following will the client with a schizophrenic disorder find helpful?   show
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show Hold her infant close to her, making eye contact.  
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The Psychiatric Technician student is instructed before a group meets to pay particular attention to the group process. Which of these should he focus on?   show
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show Purposeless movements, confused communication.  
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show Role playing.  
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show Non-contingent reward.  
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The 6 year-old child is hospitalized and is acting out as a means of coping. Which of the following illustrates this coping mechanism by the child?   show
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show Ease the client to a chair or to the floor.  
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show A comb or brush should be offered to the client for him to groom the beard.  
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The Psychiatric Technician is assisting the client to use a cane. Which of the following instructions about using a cane is correct?   show
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show Provide a small treat when homework is completed.  
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show Less exuberance in play.  
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show His children are becoming responsible adults.  
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show “It’s raining today. Which coat should you wear?”  
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Which of the following is an indication that the 78 year-old is meeting the developmental tasks of his age group?   show
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show Reward him for making a good effort on a school project.  
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show Builds self esteem and encourages communication.  
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show She has been dating the same person for 2 months.  
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The client is at home recovering from a broken leg and is not able to visit friends at the local senior center. Which of the following actions taken by the Psychiatric Technician would best relieve the client’s concerns about recovering?   show
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show “Here is a list of resources on campus that may help you with your academics and finances.”  
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The Psychiatric Technician is working with a 17 year-old high school student who is lacking in friends and is socially isolated. Which of the following actions taken by the Psychiatric Technician would best help this client?   show
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show New medication is affecting her taste buds.  
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show Mix foods with thin gravies.  
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show Choose foods that smell good and have some new spices.  
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show Use latex condoms for sexual intercourse.  
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The Psychiatric Technician is working with a 19 year-old client who is HIV positive. Which of the following might help this client remain compliant with the complicated drug regimen?   show
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A 54 year-old client, recently diagnosed with diverticulitis, is preparing a shopping list for the supermarket. Which of the following items should be included?   show
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The hard of hearing client is interacting with the Psychiatric Technician. Which of the following should the Psychiatric Technician do to improve communication with this client?   show
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show Have projects assigned to small groups.  
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show Review with the teacher what she can reasonably expect from this student.  
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The elderly client finds that his hearing aid is squealing. Which of the following actions should the client take to remedy this?   show
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show Accurately measure the size of the stoma.  
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show Avoid intake of beverages with caffeine.  
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The 28 year-old client has recently been diagnosed with HIV. Which of the following would be important self-care tips for this client to know?   show
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The Psychiatric Technician is counseling a client on ways to prevent contracting a Sexually Transmitted Disease. Which of the following will help the client minimize her exposure to STD’s?****   show
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show "Do you have any shortness of breath after normal activities?"  
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show Oppositional defiant disorder.  
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show Painting a clay pot.  
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The client states, “I see my dead mother and she is scarring me. Can you see her?” Which of the following would be the best response by the Psychiatric Technician?*   show
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The Psychiatric Technician notices that the client with severe depression is sitting alone in his room. Which of the following would be the best approach for the Psychiatric Technician to take?   show
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The child diagnosed with Oppositional Defiant Disorder is frequently treated with which of the following?   show
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The Psychiatric Technician responds to the client and states, “You are afraid you will not be able to care for your daughter?” The Psychiatric Technician has used which of the following techniques of communication?   show
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show Begin sitting quietly with the client  
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show “You seem very upset.”  
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show “The doctor is stubborn just like my ex-husband.”  
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The Psychiatric Technician has been asked to conduct the opening session of a newly formed group. Which comment by the Psychiatric Technician would be most appropriate?   show
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show “Does everyone agree with what was just said?”  
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When a group meeting is in progress the client states, “I want to change my vote now that I’ve heard your opinion.” This client is playing which of the following roles?   show
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The client who engages in frequent hand washing may be doing so for which of the following reasons?   show
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Which of the following approaches is an example of Gestalt therapy?   show
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Which of the following approaches is an example of psychoanalysis?   show
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Which of the following statements made by the client indicate that his behavior is that of the gatekeeper of the group?   show
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show “When you said you were angry, did you mean at yourself or your husband?”  
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A client reports that some times she sleeps a lot and seems to lack interest in doing anything. Other times she feels elated and energetic. The Psychiatric Technician knows that this client may have which of the following disorders?   show
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It has been determined that the client has a conversion disorder. Which of the following signs can the Psychiatric Technician expect to find in this client?   show
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show Dissociative disorder  
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show Monitor the client’s vital signs every 5 minutes until the client is stable.  
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show Have client remove dentures and contact lenses.  
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The client is asking the Psychiatric Technician about the medication, Paxil, which the client has begun to take. Which of the following statements by the Psychiatric Technician would be most appropriate?   show
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show Respectfulness for the choice of others.  
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The client with bone cancer wishes to use herbal therapy as part of his treatment. Which of the following responses by the Psychiatric Technician would be most appropriate?   show
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show Engage in regular exercise.  
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show Understand that the clients are learning that they are not alone in their experience.  
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The Psychiatric Technician is working with a chronically mentally ill client in a homeless shelter. The priority of care for this client is which of the following?   show
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Which of the following is the most common psychiatric condition of the homeless population?   show
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A group is meeting and one member makes the following statement, “Today, we have been focusing in how we can be more assertive in our interactions at work.” This client is playing which of the following roles?   show
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The Psychiatric Technician observes that when speaking with a client, the client is making up words when expressing himself. These words made up by the client are referred to as which of the following?   show
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show An immediate court hearing to determine his sanity.  
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show Vicarious consent  
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A group is meeting and one member has taken the role of harmonizer. Which of the following statements would the Psychiatric Technician expect the client to make?   show
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show A 65 year-old woman in the early stage of Alzheimer’s disease.  
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show ???Validation  
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Which of the following approaches is an example of Gestalt therapy?   show
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show The client is encouraged to say aloud whatever comes to mind.  
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Which of the following statements made by the client indicate that his behavior is that of the gatekeeper of the group?   show
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show Transactional analysis.  
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The Psychiatric Technician observes that each time a member of the group shuffles in his seat one particular client does the same. This imitation of an action by another person is referred to as which of the following?   show
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The Psychiatric Technician responds to the client by saying, “You really look discouraged today.” This is an example of which of the following?   show
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The Psychiatric Technician is administering medication to a client with moderate to severe anxiety. Which of the following statements should the Psychiatric Technician make as she does this?   show
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show Respectfulness for the choice of others.  
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show Flees.  
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show A supervisor who rapidly changes from angry to sympathetic.  
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show “How does the cardiac monitor work?”  
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Which of the following is an example of acting out as a coping mechanism in an 8 year-old child?   show
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show The interaction between group members.  
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The client seems irritable and tells the Psychiatric Technician, “I need to find a way to help my son now. I really love him.” The Psychiatric Technician knows that the client is experiencing which of he following levels of anxiety?   show
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show Mild  
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Which of the following actions would be indicative of a client with anxiety that is at a panic level?   show
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The 16 year-old client will demonstrate the actions of the mother and the Psychiatric Technician will demonstrate the actions of this client in an effort to understand the feeling and attitudes of another person. This technique is referred to as which?   show
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A mother is reminded of her own youth when her teenage daughter is caught shoplifting and gives the daughter money to purchase the item to keep her out of trouble. This is an example of which of the following?   show
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A 12 year-old boy brings home a passing grade for a subject he previously failed. The father rewards him with a trip to the movies. This is an example of which of the following?   show
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A 28 Year-old male states following a crippling motor vehicle accident, “How will my wife ever find me attractive?” The best response by the Psychiatric Technician is which of the following?   show
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The Psychiatric Technician is trying to help the ADD-HD client to learn to develop successful ways of learning new tasks. Which of the following actions should the Psychiatric Technician take?   show
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show Agoraphobia  
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The client states that she has “acrophobia”. The Psychiatric Technician would expect that the client has a fear of which of the following?   show
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show Crowds  
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show Codependency  
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It is preferred that the mental health client be cared for at home for which of the following reasons?   show
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Twenty years ago, the need for home care for the mentally ill was:   show
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show The client’s ability to participate in self-care activities is recognized.  
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The client is being cared for in an inpatient facility. Which of the following is an example that would be found in the treatment of this client when the medical model is used?   show
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Which of the following clients would best be treated in an inpatient facility and not in the community?   show
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show The therapist and client develop the plan to treat the client’s depression.  
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The question, “Will you tell me about what you did this week?” is an example of which of the following?   show
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Which of the following pairs of personality disorders would have an increased suicide risk?   show
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show Intellectualization  
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show Repression  
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Your client complains of the following symptoms: anxiety, drowsiness and headache. You recognize these as side effects of which one of the following medication?   show
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