Critical Incident/stress Awareness

Question 0

What is critical incident stress?

Answer 0

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

Question 1

Three types of stress?

Answer 1

Eustress- good

Distress-bad

Chronic/acute- ongoing or extreme

Question 2

Cumulative stress?

Answer 2

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

Question 3

PTSD?

Answer 3

Psychological disorder affecting individuals who experienced or witness traumatic events

Question 4

Secondary trauma?

Answer 4

Further negative emotional experiences may occur

Question 5

What additional distressors?

Answer 5

Shift work

Liability issues

Court system

Excessive paperwork

Question 6

What areas can stress affect a person in?

Answer 6

Physical

Emotional

Spiritually

Cognitive

Behavioral

Question 7

What are additional stress reactions?

Answer 7

Time

Auditory

Visual

Question 8

How much should you increase exercise after a critical incident?

Answer 8

2-3x

Question 9

How much sleep is recommended by the experts?

Answer 9

7-9 hours uninterrupted