Carrie is a paramedic who responded to an emergency call for a child in distress. Tragically, the child did not survive an allergic reaction to a medication that he was given, and Carrie cared for him on the way to the hospital. Carrie is now experiencing an anxiety disorder that is interrupting her life. The condition Carrie is struggling with is probably
A) somatization disorder.
B) post-traumatic stress disorder.
C) centration and tear disorder
D) major depressive disorder.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Carrie's experience of being involved in an emergency situation where a child died is likely to have been traumatic, and her subsequent anxiety disorder suggests a diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Symptoms of PTSD can include intrusive thoughts, flashbacks, avoidance of stimuli associated with the traumatic event, hypervigilance, and anxiety. This diagnosis is the most appropriate option given the information provided.

Carrie Is a Paramedic Who Responded to an Emergency Call