Multiple Choice Questions

Survivors with pre-existing medical conditions:
  • · Provide survivors with tools and assistance they need to manage their immediate situation.
  • · Discuss personal financial matters
  • Should be referred immediately to a physician
  • · Focus on the immediate needs and concerns
In stabilizing a distressed survivor, the Psychological First Aid provider should generally:
  • · Give him a hug to comfort him
  • · Focus on the immediate needs and concerns
  • · Be calm, quiet, and available
  • · All of the above
Which of the following describes Psychological First Aid?
  • · Excessive talking
  • · helping them to think about the type of support that would be helpful to them. dealing with their own disaster experiences.
  • ·When communicating with a survivor through a translator, speak slowly and look at the translator so you are sure he/she understands what you are saying.
  • ALL THREE--- · An evidence-informed, flexible, modular intervention· Designed to reduce the initial distress caused by traumatic events· Foster-short and long term adaptive functioning and coping
Social support in the aftermath of a disaster can come in many forms including:
  • All of the above
  • · Clarify their needs and concerns
  • · Excessive talking
  • · All of the above
What type of support would NOT be most helpful to survivor who has become socially isolated?
  • · Avoid thinking about how they have handled problems in the past
  • · Are common indicators of distress in the immediate aftermath of a disaster.
  • · Observe first and make connections in a non-intrusive, kind and helpful way.
  • Remind the survivor that they are not the only ones feeling isolated
What are the basic objectives of Psychological First Aid?
  • · Provide survivors with tools and assistance they need to manage their immediate situation.
  • · Discuss personal financial matters
  • ·ALL THREE Safety and calmness· Hope and connectedness· Self and community efficacy
  • · helping them to think about the type of support that would be helpful to them. dealing with their own disaster experiences.
You are in a shelter set up for survivors of an earthquake. You are assigned to speak to a family who lost their home. After explaining that individuals react to and cope with stress differently, you explain adaptive coping actions. Which of the following in NOT true of adaptive coping strategies?
  • · Give him a hug to comfort him
  • ·Drink caffeine to keep you alert
  • · Clarify their needs and concerns
  • · Avoid addressing problems
In assisting survivors with missing family members, the Psychological First Aid provider should
  • · All of the above.
  • · PFA Provider
  • · Do b, c, and d above
  • Focus on the shared needs and concerns of survivors
Eight strategies PFA providers can use flexibly to address the needs of survivors in the immediate aftermath of a disaster
  • · Your comfort level
  • · Grounding
  • · Clarifying
  • · Core Actions
When providing information about disaster response activities and services, it is generally appropriate to tell adult survivors:
  • · Your comfort level
  • · All of the above
  • · Grounding
  • All of the above
An individual of any age or gender, with different cultural, religious, or ethnic background who has been affected by a disaster, including disaster responders.
  • · Clarifying
  • · Survivor
  • · Your comfort level
  • Reflective
Post-disaster reminders:
  • · Are common indicators of distress in the immediate aftermath of a disaster.
  • ·ALL THREE Safety and calmness· Hope and connectedness· Self and community efficacy
  • · Remain calm yourself, give her a few minutes to calm down, and ask her what her current concerns are.
  • · Are generally indicators of psychological health because they indicate that survivors are reviewing their experiences.
General population shelters, schools, special needs shelters, field hospitals and medical triage areas, acute care facilities, hotlines, or public health emergency settings.
  • ·BOTH OF THESE Ask him if he and his wife identified in a way to touch base if separated.· Inform him of current response efforts to locate missing survivors
  • Service Delivery Sites and Settings
  • · FALSE
  • Give him a blanket and show him where the eating area is located
In gathering information from disaster survivors, the Psychological First Aid provider should:
  • · Excessive talking
  • · All of the above
  • All of the above
  • · Focus on the immediate needs and concerns
You observe a number of survivors who need assistance. As a provider, what is the best way to make initial contact with them?
  • · Summarize discussion you had with the survivor about his/her needs and concerns
  • · Are common indicators of distress in the immediate aftermath of a disaster.
  • · Observe first and make connections in a non-intrusive, kind and helpful way.
  • a. Insisting that adolescents participate in private, rather than family counseling.
Intrusive reactions, avoidance and withdrawal, and physical arousal in disaster survivors:
  • · Are common indicators of distress in the immediate aftermath of a disaster.
  • a. Insisting that adolescents participate in private, rather than family counseling.
  • ·ALL THREE Safety and calmness· Hope and connectedness· Self and community efficacy
  • ·When communicating with a survivor through a translator, speak slowly and look at the translator so you are sure he/she understands what you are saying.
As a Psychological First Aid provider, it is important to ensure that all survivors receive the same type and level of care.
  • True
  • False
You observe a man who is shivering and appears famished. What type of support should you provide to make his environment more comfortable?
  • Service Delivery Sites and Settings
  • · Do b, c, and d above
  • Give him a blanket and show him where the eating area is located
  • ·BOTH OF THESE Ask him if he and his wife identified in a way to touch base if separated.· Inform him of current response efforts to locate missing survivors
I have completed all of the required PFA Online course materials on my own to obtain this Certificate of Completion.1) I have completed all of the required PFA Online course materials on my own to obtain this Certificate of Completion.
  • True
  • False
When delivering Psychological First Aid to a group of survivors, you should:
  • · Encouraged when individuals are coping adequately
  • BOTH OF THESEEncourage the mom to check in with her son to make sure he understands what is happening &· Tell the mom that routines are helpful to children's recovery
  • Reliable
  • Focus on the shared needs and concerns of survivors
Which of the following in NOT a sign that a survivor may need stabilization?
  • · All of the above
  • · Empowering
  • ·When communicating with a survivor through a translator, speak slowly and look at the translator so you are sure he/she understands what you are saying.
  • · Excessive talking
There has been a terrorist attack at a state government building. You arrive at the family assistance center and observe a young couple who are looking distressed. (For this type of situation, what is NOT the best method for identifying their immediate needs and concerns?)
  • ·BOTH OF THESE Ask him if he and his wife identified in a way to touch base if separated.· Inform him of current response efforts to locate missing survivors
  • · Conduct a standardized assessment interview
  • Service Delivery Sites and Settings
  • · All of the above.
Which of the following is a guideline for delivering Psychological First Aid?
  • · Discuss personal financial matters
  • · Excessive talking
  • ALL THREE--- · An evidence-informed, flexible, modular intervention· Designed to reduce the initial distress caused by traumatic events· Foster-short and long term adaptive functioning and coping
  • ·When communicating with a survivor through a translator, speak slowly and look at the translator so you are sure he/she understands what you are saying.
What stabilizing technique is used to help orient and clam overwhelmed survivors when the initial techniques are unsuccessful?
  • · Grounding
  • · Be calm, quiet, and available
  • · Core Actions
  • · All of the above
You are delivering Psychological First Aid in a shelter that is filled to capacity. A mother shows up at the door with a toddler and is refused admission by the supervisor in charge. The mother is frantic and asks that her child be allowed to stay in the shelter. Which of the following should you NOT do?
  • ·BOTH OF THESE Try to increase their appreciate of the years they have spent &· Help them develop an alternative plan for the celebration
  • · Remain calm yourself, give her a few minutes to calm down, and ask her what her current concerns are.
  • · Avoid addressing problems
  • C. Tell the supervisor that this mother and child should be allowed admission to this shelter because she is tired
What can you do to help yourself readjust to life after your relief work?
  • ·ALL THREE Safety and calmness· Hope and connectedness· Self and community efficacy
  • ALL THREE--- · An evidence-informed, flexible, modular intervention· Designed to reduce the initial distress caused by traumatic events· Foster-short and long term adaptive functioning and coping
  • ALL OF THESE§ Increase experiences that have spiritual or philosophical meaning to you§ Be patient with yourself§ Let go of what you cannot control§ Increase leisure activities and exercise
  • ·When communicating with a survivor through a translator, speak slowly and look at the translator so you are sure he/she understands what you are saying.
You have been working six hours straight and are feeling mentally and emotionally exhausted. Which of the following actions in NOT a good choice for taking care of yourself?
  • ·Drink caffeine to keep you alert
  • · Be calm, quiet, and available
  • · Working longer hours than normal
  • · Give him a hug to comfort him
A single mother and her male child are sitting alone watching a news report that is showing the damage for the storm. You observe the child getting more nervous and upset.
  • ·BOTH OF THESE Ask him if he and his wife identified in a way to touch base if separated.· Inform him of current response efforts to locate missing survivors
  • Service Delivery Sites and Settings
  • BOTH OF THESEEncourage the mom to check in with her son to make sure he understands what is happening &· Tell the mom that routines are helpful to children's recovery
  • Give him a blanket and show him where the eating area is located
Which of the following is likely to be most beneficial to withdraw or socially isolated survivors in the immediate after their own disaster experiences.
  • · helping them to think about the type of support that would be helpful to them. dealing with their own disaster experiences.
  • a. Insisting that adolescents participate in private, rather than family counseling.
  • ·When communicating with a survivor through a translator, speak slowly and look at the translator so you are sure he/she understands what you are saying.
  • · Discuss personal financial matters
Which of the following steps should you NOT follow when providing practical assistance?
  • · Excessive talking
  • · Discuss personal financial matters
  • ·ALL THREE Safety and calmness· Hope and connectedness· Self and community efficacy
  • ·When communicating with a survivor through a translator, speak slowly and look at the translator so you are sure he/she understands what you are saying.
Maladaptive coping actions used by disaster survivors include:
  • · Focus on the immediate needs and concerns
  • · Discuss personal financial matters
  • · Clarify their needs and concerns
  • · Working longer hours than normal
Survivors who are optimistic, confident, and have resources are more likely to have favorable outcomes after a disaster?
  • True
  • False
Social engagement in the aftermath of a disaster should generally be:
  • · Focus on the immediate needs and concerns
  • · All of the above
  • · Working longer hours than normal
  • · Encouraged when individuals are coping adequately
Positive reactions to disaster:
  • · Are common indicators of distress in the immediate aftermath of a disaster.
  • · E. all of the above
  • All of the above
  • · All of the above
In assisting an individual who has lost a pet in a tornado in which there were many physical injuries and deaths, the PSA provider should:
  • · Do b, c, and d above
  • · FALSE
  • ·BOTH OF THESE Ask him if he and his wife identified in a way to touch base if separated.· Inform him of current response efforts to locate missing survivors
  • BOTH OF THESEEncourage the mom to check in with her son to make sure he understands what is happening &· Tell the mom that routines are helpful to children's recovery
Any disaster response worker who provides early assistance to affected children, families, and adults as part of an organized disaster response effort.
  • Give him a blanket and show him where the eating area is located
  • True
  • · PFA Provider
  • Service Delivery Sites and Settings
What information should you know when you are ready to connect survivors to available ancillary services?
  • · All of the above
  • · E. all of the above
  • · Your comfort level
  • All of the above
When gathering information from survivors, what should the provide do?
  • · Focus on the immediate needs and concerns
  • · All of the above
  • · Discuss personal financial matters
  • · Encouraged when individuals are coping adequately
What consideration is particularly important for you to think about before deciding to participate in this disaster response?
  • · Core Actions
  • · Your comfort level
  • · All of the above
  • · Excessive talking
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