MC Master of Counseling: Trauma and Crisis Response 2

Question 1

Which neurotransmitter system is most directly implicated in the hyperarousal symptoms of PTSD?

Accepted Answer

Norepinephrine

Answer

Norepinephrine dysregulation drives hyperarousal symptoms such as hypervigilance, exaggerated startle, and sleep disturbance in PTSD.

Question 2

A client discloses active suicidal ideation with a specific plan but no access to means. What is the counselor's FIRST priority?

Accepted Answer

Conduct a full lethality assessment

Answer

A thorough lethality assessment evaluating plan, means, intent, and protective factors must be completed before any other action.

Question 3

The Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) study found that higher ACE scores are most strongly correlated with:

Accepted Answer

Increased risk of chronic disease and early death

Answer

The ACE study demonstrated a dose-response relationship between ACE scores and risk of chronic physical illness, mental illness, and premature mortality.

Question 4

In Psychological First Aid (PFA), the 'Connect' action component refers to:

Accepted Answer

Helping survivors connect with social supports and community resources

Answer

The Connect component of PFA involves helping survivors re-establish contact with primary support systems and available community resources.

Question 5

A school counselor is working with students after a peer's suicide. Which approach BEST reduces suicide contagion risk?

Accepted Answer

Following safe messaging guidelines and avoiding sensationalism

Answer

Safe messaging guidelines restrict details about method and location and avoid glamorizing or sensationalizing the death to reduce contagion.

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MC Master of Counseling: Trauma and Crisis Response 2