A Type of Harm That You May Be Exposed to as an EMT

question 36

Multiple Choice

A type of harm that you may be exposed to as an EMT responding to a terrorist incident that is characterized by a resulting post-traumatic stress disorder (PSTD) is typically called a(n) :

• A) etiological harm.
• B) radiological harm.
• C) psychological harm.
• D) thermal harm.

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Definitions:

Frequency

The number of complete wavelengths that pass a point in a given time (for example, per second).

Daily Exercise

Engaging in physical activity on a regular basis to maintain or improve health and fitness.

Operant Behavior Specialists

Professionals who apply the principles of operant conditioning in therapeutic, educational, or organizational settings to modify behavior.

Preparedness

A biological predisposition to learn associations, such as between taste and nausea, that have survival value.