Process a traumatic event - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Critical Incident Events that are grave, crucial, momentous, and sometimes life threatening. However, they may be predictable and not always sudden. Crisis is also an event that is grave, crucial, momentous, and sometimes life threatening, but it is unpredictable. Brainpower Read More Critical incident stress Stress that is experienced at any level resulting from exposure to a critical incident Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder The development of characteristic symptoms follo...

ECCO Caring for Patients with Neurologic Disorders Part 2 patient who fell and sustained a traumatic brain injury is admitted. The patient is unconscious and has a GCS score of 6. Which of these is the main priority? Endotracheal intubation Which of the following patient is at greatest risk for development of an aSAH? A patient: Who uses methamphetamine. A patient with a history of hypertension reports nausea, "a terrible headache," and numbness and weakness of the right arm and leg. What neu...

PTSD: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Latest Update Graded A+ What is a common symptom of PTSD? A common symptom of PTSD is experiencing flashbacks or intrusive memories of the traumatic event. How can PTSD affect a person's daily functioning? PTSD can lead to difficulties in maintaining relationships, employment, and managing daily tasks due to emotional distress and avoidance behaviors. What is a key feature of the avoidance symptoms in PTSD? Avoidance symptoms involve s...

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder/Syndrome Questions and Answers Already Passed What type of memory disturbance is commonly experienced in PTSD? a) Enhanced episodic memory b) Difficulty recalling traumatic events c) Flashbacks or reliving the trauma d) Improved spatial memory c) Flashbacks or reliving the trauma How can hypervigilance in PTSD affect daily life? a) By improving attention and focus b) By causing constant alertness and anxiety c) By decreasing reaction times d) B...

NC BLET State Exam Graded A+ Latest Version How many days is a civil summons valid for? (Civil Process) 60 days How can you serve a subpoena to testify? (Civil Process) In person, Phone, Certified mail When serving a summons to a city, who can accept the service? (Civil Process) City manager, Mayor, City clerk What does POPAT stand for? (Physical Fitness) Police Officer Physical Agility Test What does R.I.C.E stand for? (Physical Fitness) Rest, Ice, Compression, El...

CRRN flashcards Questions and Answers 2023 ethical dilemma When a person or group is forced to choose between 2 equally difficult actions because they are both right or they are both wrong, or both contain uncertainty Code of Ethics Established by ANA; Provides a framework for nurses to use in ethical analysis and decision making; 9 provisions living will Legal document that allows a person to make his or her wished regarding medical care, illness or conditions that result in i...

Test Bank for PMHNP Boards 2022 Questions and Answers Already Passed What is true of interprofessionality? All health professionals have individual professional competencies What is the significance of an experimental p-value of 0.05 There is a 5% chance of a similar result occurring by chance alone What percentage of children with oppositional defiance disorder will develop conduct disorder? 30% In the DSM-5, selective mutism is now considered what type of disorder? anxiety disorder Symptom...

INTRODUCTORY MEDICAL SURGICAL NURSING 12TH EDITION TIMBY SMITH TEST BANK [Author name] [COMPANY NAME] [Company address] INTRODUCTORY MEDICAL SURGICAL NURSING 12TH EDITION TIMBY SMITH TEST BANK 1. CHAPTER 1 Managed care organizations are insurers that carefully plan and closely supervise the distribution of healthcare services. What is one of the goals of managed care? A) Preventing illness through screening and promotion of health activities B) Improving training of healthcare professionals C) E...

  A charge nurse is discussing mental status exams with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the teaching? (Select all that apply) A. "To assess cognitive ability, I should ask the client to count backward by sevens." B. "To assess affect, I should observe the client's facial expression." C. "To assess language ability, I should instruct the client to write a sentence." D. "To asse...

Praxis II School Psychology Latest Update Graded A+ Post traumatic stress disorder After a traumatic event, symptoms are intrusive memories, avoiding emotional triggers, emotional numbness, and arousal Genuineness Therapist honestly communicates emotions and experiences Lev Vygotsky Believed that COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT IS DEPENDENT ON INTERACTIONS WITH OTHERS Classical Conditioning The process by which a neutral stimulus becomes a conditioned stimulus Unconditional Stimulus (...