PTSD Exam; Questions and Answers 100%
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PTSD Correct Answer-An individual who is exposed to a traumatic event
develops, with regards to the dramatic event, intrusive symptoms, such as
recurrent nightmares; patterns of persistent efforts to avoid stimuli associated
with reminiscent of...
PTSD Exam; Questions and Answers 100%
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PTSD Correct Answer-An individual who is exposed to a traumatic event
develops, with regards to the dramatic event, intrusive symptoms, such as
recurrent nightmares; patterns of persistent efforts to avoid stimuli associated
with reminiscent of the traumatic event; negative changes in cognition or mood;
and marched changes in reactivity or arousal, such as hyper vigilance or
impaired concentration.
What are some traumatic events that can trigger PTSD? Correct Answer-
Violent personal assaults
Natural or human caused disasters
MVA's
Military combat
Being taken hostage
Imprisonment
Dismemberment
Incest
Child abuse
What are some signs and symptoms of PTSD? Correct Answer-Fear based
reexperiencing of the event
Alterations in emotional and behavioral states
Dysphoric mood and negative cognitive states
Alterations in arousal and reactivity
, PTSD Exam; Questions and Answers 100%
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Flashback Correct Answer-The reoccurrence of images, sounds, smells, or
feelings from the dramatic event, which are often triggered by daily events
What is the difference between PTSD and acute stress disorder? Correct
Answer-Acute stress disorder is normally a much shorter duration
Acute stress disorder signs and symptoms endure for three days to one month
following exposure to a dramatic event
PTSD symptoms our experience more than one month with the onset of
symptoms usually occurring around three months following exposure to trauma
What are some risk factors for someone with PTSD? Correct Answer-The
severity of the event itself
Little or no social or psychological support following trauma
Additional stressors immediately following the event
Presence of pre-existing mental illness
Depersonalization Correct Answer-An and emotional numbing in a loss of
their sense of reality, feelings, and sense of self in relation to others.
What might be some difficulties for someone with depersonalization Correct
Answer-Difficulty in interpersonal relationships
Difficulty trusting or being affectionate
Not having pleasure with things that formally gives them pleasure
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