CCA CCA Crisis Intervention & Suicide Prevention 2

Question 1

During a hostage or barricade crisis, the chaplain assistant's PRIMARY role is to:

Accepted Answer

Support the chaplain and serve as a liaison to commanders

Answer

The CCA's primary role in a crisis is to support the chaplain's ministry and facilitate communication between the chaplain and the command.

Question 2

What is the term for the immediate psychological support provided within 72 hours after a traumatic event?

Accepted Answer

Psychological First Aid (PFA)

Answer

Psychological First Aid (PFA) is the evidence-informed approach used to support individuals in the immediate aftermath of a traumatic event.

Question 3

Which statement BEST describes the chaplain assistant's role during a Critical Event Debrief (CED)?

Accepted Answer

Provide logistical and administrative support to the chaplain

Answer

The CCA organizes the space, manages attendance logistics, and supports the chaplain who facilitates the debrief.

Question 4

A Soldier presenting with hypervigilance, nightmares, and emotional numbness weeks after a combat event may be exhibiting symptoms of:

Accepted Answer

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Answer

Persistent re-experiencing, avoidance, negative cognitions, and hyperarousal lasting beyond one month following trauma are hallmark symptoms of PTSD.

Question 5

The term 'moral injury' in a military context refers to:

Accepted Answer

Damage to a Soldier's moral compass due to perceived ethical violations

Answer

Moral injury results from perpetrating, witnessing, or failing to prevent actions that violate one's deeply held moral beliefs.

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