psych tech board missed questions
A temperature of 99.5 Fahrenheit is equivent to ____degrees Celsius?
37.5
Ketones in the urine may be a reflection of
Diabetes that may be out of control
An elderly female client asks the psychiatric technician, "What is Lunesta used for and what would be the highest dosage a person can take?" The psychiatric technician responds by stating:
Insomnia and 3 mg.
Which of the following medications should the Psychiatric Technician administer to a client with an order for "Fluphenazine"?
Prolixin
which action is inappropriate when positioning a patient?
When moving a patient to the side of the bed, bed at the back and pull with your arms.
hemiparesis
weakness on one side of the body
In total parenteral nutrition, _________ is the most reliable indicator of a positive response to therapy.
weight gain
pc
after meals
The most accurate pulse for children under 2 years of age is the:
apical
OU
both eyes
PO
by mouth
To catheterize a female patient, the Psychiatric Technician should place her in the _______________position.
dorsal recumbant
q2h
every 2 hours
q3h
every 3 hours
q4h
every 4 hours
qh
every hour
qhs
every night at bedtime
qod
every other day
qd
everyday
qid
four times a day
semifowlers
head of bed raised 30 degrees
OS
left eye
What side are enemas given?
left side
NPO
nothing by mouth
hemiplagia
paralysis of one side of the body
An acetaminophen (Tylenol) overdose can serverly damage the:
liver.
Oral care for a consumer with stomatitis includes:
mouth rinses with hydrogen peroxide and water three times a day
n a patient receiving digoxin (Lanoxin), low ___________ increases the risk of digitalis toxicity.
potassium
tid
three times a day
bid
twice a day
What equipment would be in a patient's room who was diagnosed with renal calculi?
urine strainer
When a rectal tube is used to relieve flatulence or enhance peristalsis, it should be inserted for no more than ________minutes?
20
The psychiatric technician notices that one of her clients has a laboratory value of 286 for cholesterol. She decides she will provide client education regarding eating healthy because the laboratory value for cholesterol should be less than:
200.
high fowlers
60-90 degrees use during respiratory distress when inserting a nasogastric tube during oral intake with feeding precautions
Trendelenburg position
A position in which the patient's feet and legs are higher than the head used for hypotension
The purpose of a "Clinitest" exam is to
Assess sugar in the urine
The client with a history of left sided heart failure should be monitored for which of the following signs or symptoms?
Dyspnea.
When completing Active ROM exercises on a patient's elbow, which of the following is the correct motion?
Flexion
The consumer with cirrhosis may have portal hypertension. This condition can lead to which other complication?
Esophageal varices
A Cinco de Mayo celebration is planned and a person taking Parnate is planning to attend. Which snack should that person avoid due to risk of hypertensive crisis?
Guacamole
The consumer receiving an enema should be placed in the ________position
Left Lateral
Which position is used for most of the physical examamination and can be uncomfortable for a patient with back problems?
Supine
Low Fowler's Position
Supine with HOB elevated 15-30 degrees used for head injuries
emphysema
a lung condition that causes shortness of breath
Fowler's position
a semi-sitting position; the head of the bed is raised between 45 and 60 degrees used for difficulty in breathing during tube feeding administration and minimizes aspiration risks.
Constipation is a common adverse reaction to:
aluminum hydroxide
Hypoxia
an absence of enough oxygen in the tissue to sustain body function
Ac
before meals
patient with a urinary catheter is complaining of lower abdominal cramping. The Psychiatric Technician's first action should be:
check the tubing for kinks and placement.
To obtain a clean catch urine specimen from a male client, instructions should be given to:
cleanse the penis using a circular motion outward from the urethral meatus.
The total parental nutrition solution should be stored in a refrigerator and removed 30 to 60 minutes before because:
cold fluid can cause pain and venospasm.
pruritus
itching
prone position
lying face down
supine position
lying on back, facing upward
what are the routes of medication?
oral ocular nasal intravenous intramuscular topical rectal otic
OD
right eye
tinnitus
ringing in the ears
Sims position
the patient is lying on the left side with the right knee and thigh drawn up with the left arm placed along the back used for enemas and vaginal rectal exams
