Darcy Is Sitting at Her Desk in Her Office One

question 202

Multiple Choice

Darcy is sitting at her desk in her office one day when, without warning, her heart begins racing rapidly, she has a sensation of being "out of her body," and she experiences dulled vision and hearing, rapid breathing, and sweating. She thinks she is having a heart attack. Nothing she is doing seems to have caused such an episode. Her symptoms MOST resemble __________

• A) a phobic disorder.
• B) a panic attack.
• C) post-traumatic stress.
• D) an affective disorder

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Definitions:

Job Injury

Physical harm or damage that occurs to an employee as a result of performing their work duties.

Safety Officer

A professional responsible for ensuring that workplace environments comply with safety regulations and procedures to protect employees.

Asbestos

A group of naturally occurring fibrous minerals used in construction materials for fireproofing and insulation, but known to be hazardous to health when inhaled.

Occupational Illnesses

Diseases or conditions primarily caused by exposure to risk factors arising from work activity.