Critical Incident Stress Awareness Flashcards

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What is critical incident stress?

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Any situation faced by first responders that may cause unusually strong emotional reactions which have the potential to interfere with their ability to function either at the scene or later

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What are the three types of stress?

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Eustress-good
Distress-bad
Acute and chronic-extreme or ongoing

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What is cumulative stress?

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A chronic state if disturbing stress which can lead to physical and emotional illness over time

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What is PTSD?

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A psychological or disorder affecting individuals who have witnessed or experienced profoundly traumatic events

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What are some top critical incidents for officers?

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Death of a co worker (line of duty/suicide)
Major injury to a co worker
Mass casualty events
Death or major injury to a child

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What is secondary trauma?

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When further negative emotional events occur.

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What are some additional distressors?

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Shift work
Liability issues
Court system
Excessive paperwork

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What are symptoms to sudden persistent stress?

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Racing heart 
Headache 
Perspiration 
Inability to concentrate
Time distortion
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What basic areas can stress cause reactions in?

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Behavioral
Physical
Emotional
Cognition
Spiritually
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What are some additional stress reactions?

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Time
Auditory
Visual

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During or after a critical stress incident, what must an officer pay attention to?

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The length of time persistent stress reactions occur

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How long should you wait to seek help if you are experiencing symptoms of persistent stress?

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Five weeks or longer

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What are ways to maintaining healthy eating habits?

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Maintain good eating habits 80/20
Plan your meals/bring them to work
Water-decreases psychological stress
Limit caffeine and Etoh intake

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How much physical activity is needed after a critical incident?

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Increase physical activity by 2-3 times

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What is the recommended amount if sleep, per the experts?

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7-9 hours unattended

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