A Flash Flood Hits a Small Appalachian Community

question 163

Multiple Choice

A flash flood hits a small Appalachian community. Those providing a critical incident stress debriefing intervention would:

• A) provide long-term psychological therapy for flood survivors.
• B) provide short-term counseling services.
• C) keep their efforts separate from those of disaster relief agencies such as the Red Cross.
• D) focus first on the high-income, resilient residents.

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Definitions:

Outermost Layer

The outermost layer refers to the surface or external layer of an object or body, which is directly exposed to the environment.

Iliac Crest

The curved upper border of the ilium, the largest bone of the pelvis, important as a landmark for various surgical and clinical procedures.

Quadratus Lumborum

A muscle in the lower back on either side of the lumbar spine that helps in bending the trunk sideways.

Vertebral Column

The flexible and strong spine consisting of a series of vertebrae, extending from the skull to the small of the back, providing support and forming the central part of the skeleton.