Fire Officer p106

What is resiliency according to the American Psychological Association?

• The skill of managing time effectively

• The act of ignoring problems

• The process of adapting well in the face of adversity

• The ability to avoid stress completely

What is an example of a situation that can cause horror for a firefighter?

• Encountering gunfire at an incident location

• Finding an infant burned to death in a structure fire

• Attending a routine training session

• Responding to a false alarm

What is moral injury?

• A physical injury sustained during firefighting

• A form of acute stress disorder

• A gap between desired actions and actual conditions faced

• A type of financial stress

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of acute stress disorder (ASD)?

• Reduced awareness

• Increased appetite

• Numbing

• Depersonalization

How long must symptoms last for a diagnosis of acute stress disorder?

• At least 2 days and no more than 3 weeks

• At least 1 week and no more than 6 weeks

• At least 3 days and no more than 4 weeks

• At least 1 day and no more than 2 weeks

What is a precursor to PTSD?

• Panic disorder

• General anxiety disorder

• Chronic stress disorder

• Acute stress disorder

Which of the following is a symptom of PTSD?

• Heightened sense of humor

• Excessive sleeping

• Avoidance of reminders of the traumatic event

• Increased appetite

What does the 'fight-or-flight response' refer to?

• A training exercise for emergency responders

• A physiological reaction to perceived threats

• A method of stress management

• A firefighter's decision to either fight a fire or flee

What is an example of a sentinel event for firefighters?

• A routine medical check-up

• A false alarm

• A scheduled training session

• Encountering a life-threatening situation

What is the main cause of moral injury in firefighters?

• Poor communication skills

• Lack of proper training

• Inability to reverse or mitigate devastating human conditions

• Physical exhaustion