Blog 18: Fourth Interview Questions

1. What is the workplace of a psychiatric technician like?
2. What kinds of challenges have you faced in the field?
3. How would you deal with an escalating patient?
4. What is the most rewarding part of being a Psychiatric Technician?
5. Tell me about a time when you observed highly erratic behavior from a patient. What steps did you take?
6. How do you handle stressful situations?
7. Tell me about a time you went above and beyond for a patient.
8. What is the most difficult part of being a Psychiatric Technician?
9. What are characteristics of quality patient care. Why?
10. What are the most important factors to consider when caring for a patient? Why?
11. When on shift what safety precautions must you take to ensure patient safety?
12. How does being competent in nursing and pathophysiology influence your work experience?
13. How does “continuity of care” directly relate to patient care and safety?
14. Describe a real world scenario of applying patient centered care.
15. What is the best way to ensure safety when performing a "take down" on a violent patient?
16. How does forming a treatment plan benefit both the patient and nurse?
17. Do you believe that a higher staff to patient ratio would increase safety? Explain.
18. What type of environment do you consider healthy for a patient. Why?
19. What benefits can come from performing a one to one?
20. What areas of patient care in psych facilities require improvement? Why?