Intrusive reactions, avoidance and withdrawal, and physical arousal in disaster survivors:

What will be an ideal response?


Are common indicators of distress in the immediate aftermath of a disaster.

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During a stress response, the release of epinephrine results in:

a. an increase in heart rate. b. a decrease in the force of the heart's contraction. c. smooth muscle contraction. d. a reduction in respiratory depth and rate.

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A(n) ________ hearing loss is caused by an interruption in the transmission of sound waves to the inner ear.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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________ occurs when an object impacting the body has a small surface area

A) Penetrating trauma B) Kinetic energy C) Blunt trauma D) Potential energy

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________ are longer-term exposures, typically a month or more, of a low dose with decreased intensity

A) Toxicants B) Acute exposures C) Toxidromes D) Chronic exposures

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