California Psychiatric Technician case studies
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The California Psychiatric Technician credential is issued by the Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians (BVNPT), a bureau within the California Department of Consumer Affairs. Psychiatric technicians provide care to patients with mental health conditions, developmental disabilities, and related needs in hospitals, developmental centers, and community settings, working under the direction of licensed clinical staff. The California Psychiatric Technician case studies are 5 cases and about 3,230 words.
1Refusing Medication Before Group on an Inpatient Unit
Alvarez, 34, is on a locked adult psychiatric unit under a 72-hour hold. He has schizophrenia and was admitted 40 hours ago after police found him directing traffic naked.
695 words, about 3 min2Seclusion Room Observation With a Changing Clinical Picture
Tran, 28, was placed in seclusion 50 minutes ago after throwing a chair and attempting to strike a peer. She has a diagnosis of bipolar I disorder with acute mania and is not currently on a hold beyond her voluntary admission, which she has now asked to rescind.
663 words, about 3 min3Suicide Risk on a Medical Floor After an Overdose
Okafor, 45, was admitted to a general medical unit 18 hours ago after an intentional overdose of his own gabapentin and alcohol. He is medically stable, on no hold, and has agreed to a psychiatric consult scheduled for tomorrow morning.
646 words, about 3 min4Agitation and Possible Delirium in an Older Adult
Bianchi, 79, has mild dementia and was admitted to a psychiatric unit for depression with psychotic features. On day 3 she becomes acutely confused overnight, pulling at her IV line and calling for her deceased husband.
596 words, about 3 min5Boundaries, Gifts, and a Disclosing Group Member
You are a psychiatric technician on an adult outpatient day program. Reyes, 41, has attended for 6 weeks for treatment of depression and has been stable.
630 words, about 3 min