NURS 3730 TRAUMA AND STRESSOR EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
GRADED A++
What is physical trauma?
trauma from an accident, self-inflicted damage, violence perpetrated by others
What is psychological trauma?
an emotional injury caused by an overwhelmingly stressful event that threatens one's
survival and sense of security
What is resilience?
the capacity to withstand the stress and catastrophe, develops over time and is the
culmination of multiple internal and external factors
What is a traumatic event?
outside the range of usual human experience
Who will develop PTSD?
less than 10% of people who experience a traumatic event
What is PTSD?
a reaction to extreme trauma
What are examples of extreme trauma situations that could cause PTSD?
natural or man made disasters, combat, serious accidents, witnessing the violent death
of others, being the victim of torture, terrorism, rape, other crimes
, When do sxs begin for PTSD?
within the first 3 mo, could be a delay of months to years though
When is a diagnosis of PTSD made?
after sxs are present for a month or longer
WHat are cues/characteristics of PTSD?
-reexperiencing a traumatic event
-a sustained high level of anxiety or arousal
-a general numbing of responsiveness
-intrusive recollections or nightmares
-amnesia to certain aspects of trauma
-depression, survivals guilt
-substance abuse
-anger and aggression
-relationship problems
What is the tx for PTSD?
cognitive behavioral therapy, SSRIs, group therapy with others with traumatic
experiences, family therapy
What is the treatment for depression from PTSD?
antidepressants
What is the treatment for intrusive experiences from ptsd? (flashbacks,
avoidance, numbing)
SSRIs, 2nd gen antipsychotics
What is the tx for tx-resistant ptsd?
AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
GRADED A++
What is physical trauma?
trauma from an accident, self-inflicted damage, violence perpetrated by others
What is psychological trauma?
an emotional injury caused by an overwhelmingly stressful event that threatens one's
survival and sense of security
What is resilience?
the capacity to withstand the stress and catastrophe, develops over time and is the
culmination of multiple internal and external factors
What is a traumatic event?
outside the range of usual human experience
Who will develop PTSD?
less than 10% of people who experience a traumatic event
What is PTSD?
a reaction to extreme trauma
What are examples of extreme trauma situations that could cause PTSD?
natural or man made disasters, combat, serious accidents, witnessing the violent death
of others, being the victim of torture, terrorism, rape, other crimes
, When do sxs begin for PTSD?
within the first 3 mo, could be a delay of months to years though
When is a diagnosis of PTSD made?
after sxs are present for a month or longer
WHat are cues/characteristics of PTSD?
-reexperiencing a traumatic event
-a sustained high level of anxiety or arousal
-a general numbing of responsiveness
-intrusive recollections or nightmares
-amnesia to certain aspects of trauma
-depression, survivals guilt
-substance abuse
-anger and aggression
-relationship problems
What is the tx for PTSD?
cognitive behavioral therapy, SSRIs, group therapy with others with traumatic
experiences, family therapy
What is the treatment for depression from PTSD?
antidepressants
What is the treatment for intrusive experiences from ptsd? (flashbacks,
avoidance, numbing)
SSRIs, 2nd gen antipsychotics
What is the tx for tx-resistant ptsd?
