A type of harm that you may be exposed to as an EMT responding to a terrorist incident that is characterized by a resulting post-traumatic stress disorder (PSTD)is typically called a(n):
A) etiological harm.
B) radiological harm.
C) psychological harm.
D) thermal harm.

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Psychological harm refers to the long-term psychological impact of being exposed to a traumatic event, such as a terrorist incident, which can result in PTSD. Etiological harm refers to harm caused by agents or causes that result in disease or illness, radiological harm refers to harm caused by exposure to radiation, and thermal harm refers to harm caused by exposure to extreme heat or cold. While EMTs responding to a terrorist incident may be exposed to these types of harm, the question specifically asks for the type of harm that results in PTSD, which is psychological harm.

A Type of Harm That You May Be Exposed to as an EMT