CCC Psychological First Aid 2

Question 1

In PFA, 'stabilization' is most accurately defined as:

Accepted Answer

Calming and orienting emotionally overwhelmed survivors to the present

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Administering sedative medication to calm acutely distressed survivors

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Isolating distressed survivors from the larger group

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Completing a formal psychiatric assessment of the survivor

Question 2

During the 'Information Gathering' action of PFA, the chaplain should prioritize:

Accepted Answer

Identifying the survivor's immediate needs and current concerns

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Documenting the survivor's full psychiatric and medical history

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Collecting evidence and statements for legal or insurance purposes

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Assessing for pre-existing mental health diagnoses

Question 3

The 'Practical Assistance' component of PFA is best illustrated by which chaplain action?

Accepted Answer

Helping a survivor contact a family member or locate essential medication

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Offering a structured session of trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy

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Conducting a formal suicide risk assessment using a validated tool

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Providing a provisional diagnosis of acute stress disorder

Question 4

'Connection with Social Supports' in PFA is based on which core principle?

Accepted Answer

Facilitating reconnection with family, friends, and community networks

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Removing survivors from existing supports to prevent secondary trauma

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Linking survivors exclusively to professional mental health services

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Encouraging survivors to rely on the chaplain as their primary support

Question 5

Which best describes PFA's stance on emotional processing immediately after a traumatic event?

Accepted Answer

Emotional expression should be welcomed but never forced

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Survivors must verbalize their experience to prevent future PTSD

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Emotional reactions indicate pathology requiring clinical management

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All survivors must complete a structured emotional debriefing session

Question 6

PFA is appropriate for which survivor populations?

Accepted Answer

Survivors of all ages and diverse backgrounds

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Only children under 12 years of age

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Only adults without pre-existing mental health conditions

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Only military veterans and first responders

Question 7

Which survivor presentation most clearly signals the need for referral beyond PFA?

Accepted Answer

Active suicidal ideation with a specific plan and intent

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Crying and openly expressing grief and sadness

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Difficulty concentrating on questions asked by the chaplain

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Reluctance to discuss the traumatic event with anyone