CCC Psychological First Aid 3

Question 1

When first approaching a disaster survivor using PFA principles, a chaplain should:

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Introduce themselves and ask if the survivor would welcome support

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Ask the survivor to describe in detail what happened during the crisis

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Immediately begin spiritual counseling and prayer

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Administer a standardized trauma screening instrument

Question 2

A survivor is hyperventilating and appears dissociated following a mass casualty event. The chaplain's immediate priority should be:

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Use grounding techniques to restore a sense of present-moment safety

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Begin a detailed assessment of the survivor's trauma and loss history

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Immediately refer to psychiatric services without attempting engagement

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Ask the survivor to articulate and describe their current emotional state

Question 3

Which chaplain response best demonstrates PFA's 'Information on Coping' action?

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'What you're feeling is a normal reaction to an abnormal situation.'

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'You should be past this stage by now; try to focus on what's ahead.'

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'Based on your symptoms, I can determine whether you have PTSD.'

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'You need to process everything you experienced before leaving today.'

Question 4

In PFA documentation, a chaplain should primarily record:

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Needs identified, assistance provided, and referrals made

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The survivor's full narrative account of the traumatic event

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A DSM-5 diagnostic impression of the survivor's condition

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The survivor's personal spiritual beliefs and religious practices

Question 5

In a mass casualty incident, PFA psychological triage focuses primarily on identifying survivors who:

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Are exhibiting behavioral or psychological signs of acute distress

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Have visible physical injuries requiring immediate medical attention

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Have documented pre-existing psychiatric diagnoses

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Have been classified as non-ambulatory by first responders

Question 6

The 'Look, Listen, Link' simplified PFA model guides a chaplain to:

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Observe needs, hear concerns, and connect survivors with appropriate resources

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Assess symptoms, diagnose conditions, and treat identified trauma responses

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Document findings, report to supervisors, and refer all survivors to clinical care

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Pray with survivors, listen to their story, and encourage spiritual reflection

Question 7

Which chaplain behavior would most clearly VIOLATE PFA principles?

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Insisting a survivor recount the traumatic event in full detail before receiving help

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Allowing a survivor to sit in silence without forcing conversation

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Providing accurate and current information about available local services

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Offering to help a survivor make contact with their immediate family