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Trauma, Crisis, Disaster, and Related Disorders Assessment Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What is a common symptom of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?✔✔ Recurrent intrusive memories of the traumatic event
What is the first priority in caring for a client during a psychological crisis?✔✔ Ensure the client’s safety and assess for risk of harm to self or others
Which assessment finding is most characteristic of acute stress disorder?✔✔ Dissociation or feeling detached from one’s body
What is the best initial response when a client expresses emotional numbness after a disaster?✔✔ Acknowledge the feeling and provide a safe environment to talk
What symptom often appears in children who have experienced trauma?✔✔ Regressive behaviors such as bedwetting or thumb-sucking 1 / 2
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What is the goal of psychological first aid in disaster settings?✔✔ To reduce initial distress and promote short- and long-term coping
What is the defining characteristic of a situational crisis?✔✔ It is triggered by an unexpected external event like job loss or natural disaster
What is a key feature of a maturational crisis?✔✔ It occurs during normal life transitions such as starting school or retirement
What is a common reaction during the impact phase of a disaster?✔✔ Shock and confusion
What is an appropriate therapeutic response to a client experiencing a panic-level crisis after trauma?✔✔ Use a calm voice and stay with the client to promote safety
Which symptom suggests a client may be developing PTSD after a car accident?
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