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Psychosocial Aspects of Bioterrorism & Disaster Response
for Public Health Professionals

Choose the BEST answer from the ones provided

       
1
Early psychological intervention following traumatic events
 
a
Helps people understand their emotional experience after a disaster or traumatic event     
 
b
Helps people explore ways to cope     
 
c
May help prevent longer-term mental health problems by returning people to pre-disaster levels of functioning more quickly     
 
d
All of the above     
2
Psychological First Aid (PFA) is
 
a
As natural, necessary and accessible as medical first aid.     
 
b
A specialized form of trauma debriefing used in extreme cases of PTSD     
 
c
Recommended for individuals who were not directly involved in a terrorist attack     
 
d
All of the above     
3
Psychological First Aid (PFA)
 
a
Is more complicated than traditional disaster services     
 
b
Means nothing more complicated than assisting people with emotional distress resulting from an accident, injury or sudden shocking event.     
 
c
Is a certification established by the American Red Cross     
 
d
All of the above     
4
Psychological First Aid (PFA) is
 
a
Like medical first aid skills, you don't need to be a doctor, nurse or highly trained professional to provide immediate care to those in need.     
 
b
Unlike medical first aid is provided by a licensed provider only.     
 
c
Part of the disaster services offered by a Psychologist or Social Worker.     
 
d
Traditionally is offered as part of the services of a Pastoral Counselor, Priest, Rabbi or Minister     
5
Psychological First Aid (PFA) is recommended as a follow-up after
 
a
Debriefing     
 
b
Counseling     
 
c
Psychotherapy     
 
d
None of the above     
6
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is
 
a
Common among survivors of a terrorist attack     
 
b
Recognized by the American Psychiatric Association     
 
c
Considered a normal reaction to an traumatic event     
 
d
Indicated by excessive alcohol or substance abuse     
7
Mental Health Services
 
a
Are not part of a disaster recovery plan     
 
b
Need to be included in a disaster recovery plan     
 
c
Should only be provided during the recovery phase     
 
d
Can best be provided individually following a disaster     
8
Prior exposure to a terrorist attack
 
a
Increases the fight or flight mechanism     
 
b
Creates a sense of invincibility     
 
c
Can decrease concern for future events     
 
d
Can influence an individuals response to traumatic events     
9
Percent of the U.S. population will be exposed to some event in their lifetime that meets the stressor criteria for PTSD.
 
a
1/4     
 
b
3/8     
 
c
1/2     
 
d
3/4     
 
e
9/10     
10
The effects of CBNRメs are derived from:
  1. The action of the substance on the brain and body;
  2. The implications of the terrorist act on the human psyche;
  3. Previous knowledge and understanding of CBNR
 
a
1+2     
 
b
1+3     
 
c
2+3     
 
d
None of the above     
 
e
All of the above     
11
Terrorists Use CBNR Agents because:
  1. Hazardous organisms can be easily spread person to person;
  2. They are active and powerful in very low concentrations;
  3. They remain active indefinitely;
  4. They can result in a high mortality rate
 
a
1,2,& 3     
 
b
2,3, & 4     
 
c
1, 2, & 4     
 
d
1,3, & 4     
 
e
All the above     
12
Terrorists Use CBNR Agents because:
  1. They are less expensive than mechanical weapons;
  2. They can cause poisoning which is difficult to diagnose and treat;
  3. Bio-terror agents usually lack antidotes for medical protection and treatment;
  4. They are difficult to detect in the environment
 
a
1,2,& 3     
 
b
2,3,& 4     
 
c
1,2, & 4     
 
d
1,3, & 4     
 
e
All of the above     
13
Mental Health Implications of CBNR Disasters include:
  1. Chronic anxiety;
  2. Depression;
  3. Alienation, mistrust, and paranoia;
  4. Somatic reactions
 
a
1,2,& 3     
 
b
2,3,& 4     
 
c
1,2, & 4     
 
d
1,3, & 4     
 
e
All of the above     
14
Crisis counseling techniques based on モnormalizingヤ traumatic stress reactions may not be applicable in the early phases of a disaster
 
a
True     
 
b
False     
 
c
Depends on the type of disaster     
 
d
Unless utilized by a licensed professional     
15
Debate around Psychological Debriefing is concerned with
 
a
Lack of funding to provide services     
 
b
Misuse of medications     
 
c
Extending the time frame of services     
 
d
Elevating levels of arousal     
 
e
All of the above     


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