Question 1

Which of the following is most likely to cause PTSD?&#10;A)Divorce&#10;B)Serving in combat&#10;C)Being fired&#10;D)None of the above

Accepted Answer

Serving in combat is a known risk factor for developing PTSD, as individuals may experience or witness traumatic events that can lead to emotional distress and mental health difficulties. Divorce and being fired can be stressful experiences, but they are not typically associated with the development of PTSD.

Question 2

Which of the following are symptoms of PTSD?&#10;A)Nightmares&#10;B)Numbing of experience&#10;C)Dissociative flashbacks&#10;D)All of the above

Accepted Answer

All of the above symptoms are common in individuals with PTSD. Nightmares, numbing of experience, and dissociative flashbacks are all hallmark signs of the disorder.

Question 3

List five causes of PTSD.

Accepted Answer

1. Combat exposure: Military personnel who have experienced combat situations are at high risk for developing PTSD.
2. Physical or sexual assault: Survivors of physical or sexual assault may develop PTSD as a result of the trauma they experienced.
3. Natural disasters: People who have lived through natural disasters such as hurricanes, earthquakes, or floods may develop PTSD due to the trauma and loss they experienced.
4. Childhood trauma: Children who have experienced abuse, neglect, or other traumatic events during their formative years may develop PTSD that persists into adulthood.
5. Accidents or serious injuries: Individuals who have been involved in serious accidents or suffered life-threatening injuries may develop PTSD as a result of the trauma and fear they experienced.

Question 4

What is PTSD?

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Question 5

Critical incident debriefing includes all of the following EXCEPT:&#10;A)support and assurance.&#10;B)discouraging functioning so client may rest.&#10;C)empathy and information.&#10;D)all of the above.

Accepted Answer

Critical incident debriefing is designed to provide support and assistance to individuals who have experienced a traumatic event. It typically includes elements such as empathy, information, and support to help the individual process the experience and cope with its aftermath. However, discouraging functioning so the client may rest is not a part of this process. In fact, it is important for individuals to maintain their normal routine and engage in healthy activities to promote healing and recovery.

Question 6

Which of the following is the correct order of the phases of community disaster?&#10;A)Disillusionment,heroic,reconstruction,altruisms&#10;B)Heroic,honeymoon,disillusionment,reconstruction&#10;C)Deconstruction,heroic,honeymoon,reconstruction&#10;D)None of the above

Accepted Answer

The correct order of the phases of community disaster is as follows: 
1) Heroic phase - where the community comes together to respond to the immediate crisis and provide support to those affected.
2) Honeymoon phase - where feelings of unity and optimism prevail as the community begins to rebuild.
3) Disillusionment phase - where frustration and fatigue set in as the reality of the situation sinks in and progress seems slow.
4) Reconstruction phase - where the community works together to rebuild and establish a new normal.

Question 7

Clients suffering from PTSD may benefit from:&#10;A)EMDR.&#10;B)group therapy.&#10;C)medication.&#10;D)all of the above.

Accepted Answer

Clients suffering from PTSD may benefit from a combination of various treatments. EMDR is a psychotherapy approach that has been found to be effective in reducing PTSD symptoms. Group therapy can provide a supportive environment and an opportunity to share experiences with others who have similar symptoms. Medications such as antidepressants and anti-anxiety medications may also be helpful in alleviating symptoms of PTSD. Therefore, all of the above choices may be beneficial for clients suffering from PTSD.

Question 8

How should critical incident debriefing proceed?

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Question 9

Describe the phases of community disaster.

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Question 10

Describe five symptoms of PTSD.

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Deck 7: Ptsd,trauma,and Community Disasters