Exam (elaborations)
PPCT Exam 2023/2024 Latest Test Questions With Correct Verified Answers
- Course
- Institution
PPCT Exam 2023/2024 Latest Test Questions With Correct Verified Answers
[Show more]
Seller
Follow
SmartScores
Reviews received
Content preview
PPCT Exam 2023/2024 Latest TestQuestions With Correct Verified Answers
Autonomic nervous system - Answer The ANS is divided into two branches, the
parasympathetic nervous system and the sympathetic nervous system.
What are the mental states in combat performance? - Answer Combat anxiety, survival
stress, combat stress.
Combat anxiety - Answer The anticipation of danger.
Survival stress - Answer Deadly force threat perception that initiates the SNS discharge.
Combat stress - Answer Deals with the post event mental and physiological symptoms
that are a result of the SNS activation and the sudden return to the PNS. This is known
as the PNS "backlash", which may distort the memory.
What are the three basic motor skill classifications? - Answer Fine, complex and gross.
Fine motor skills - Answer Skills that require hand/eye coordination and hand dexterity.
At what heart rate does fine motor skills start deteriorate? - Answer 115 BPM
List three examples of fine motor skills? - Answer Writing a report, precision shooting
skills, or survival reloading.
Complex motor skills - Answer Skills that involve a series of muscle groups in a series
of movements requiring hand/I coordination, precision, tracking and timing.
At what heart rate does complex motor skills start deteriorate? - Answer 145 BPM
List a couple examples of complex motor skills. - Answer Examples include shooting
stances that have muscle groups working in different or asymmetrical movements, or a
takedown that has multiple, independent components.
Gross motor skills - Answer Skills that involve large muscle or major muscle groups.
Gross motor skills are simple strength skills or skills involving symmetrical movements.
This is the only type of motor skill that actually increases in effectiveness as the SNS
activated heart rate increases.
What is the heart rate range for optimal performance? - Answer Between 115 and 145
BPM
, Tunnel vision - Answer During this phenomenon, your vision literally narrows down as
though you were looking through a tunnel or a tube with a reduction of up to 70% in the
peripheral field.
PNS backlash triggers - Answer A. The threat perception has diminished
B. The perception of injury
C. Trauma to a vital system
D. Exhaustion of aerobic and anaerobic systems
Critical Incident Amnesia - Answer A form of temporary amnesia subsequent to a SNS
mass discharge, which includes the release of the stress hormone cortisol. A
destructive symptom that occurs as a result of SNS activation.
Incident reporting - Answer Understand that writing may be difficult due to PNS
backlash. The first report should be verbal and titled, "preliminary" report. A
"supplemental" debrief/report should not be prepared until after the first sleep period,
and the "final" report should be prepared until after the second sleep period has
occurred
ATP/PC system - Answer System consist of small energy bundles that are stored in the
muscle. The system is used during high energy and high strength activities, such as
sprinting, lifting very heavy weight, or defending against an aggressive assault. ATP/PC
as a fuel source is limited to 10 to 15 seconds. Once ATP/PC is exhausted,
performance drops to 45% within 30 seconds.
Lactic acid system - Answer LAS acts as an afterburner fuel once the ATP/PC system
has been depleted. This fuel system does not burn as hot as the ATP/PC system, but
will provide about 45 seconds of intermediate strength and endurance.
Aerobic system - Answer Around 90 seconds into a confrontation, the LAS is depleted
and the AS becomes the final and dominant fuel system. The AS is fueled by a
combination of oxygen, carbohydrates, and free fatty acids.
Autonomic Nervous System - Answer Controls involuntary actions and is divided into
two branches. Parasympathetic nervous system - operates in mainly a quiet,
nonstressful condition. Sympathetic nervous system - asked to prepare the body to
react to stressful situations. Homeostasis - Balance
Vision - Answer a. Tunnel vision
b. Loss of near vision
c. Loss of ability to focus
d. Loss of monocular vision
e. Loss of depth perception
f. Loss of night vision
Cognitive abilities - Answer A. Perceptual senses
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller SmartScores. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for CA$15.05. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
Can Stuvia be trusted?
4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)
85443 documents were sold in the last 30 days
Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy study notes for 14 years now