Hope Family Services, Inc

Hope Family Services, Inc
1610 29th Avenue Place #100
Greeley, CO 80634
United States
ph: 970.405.9001
fax: 970.392.0753
davehfs@gmail.com

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Questionnaire

PTSD Questionnaire

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*1) True or False: Shakespeare's Henry IV appears to have met many, if not all, of the diagnostic criteria for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?

True False

*2) The significant change ushered in by the PTSD concept was what?

The etiological arent was inside the individual rather than an outside factor. The problem was not really a problem The etiological agent was outside the individual rather than an inherent individual weakness

*3) What is Trauma?

Any problem A stressor of every day life A catastrophic stressor that is outside the range of usual human experience None of the above

*4) Divorce, failure, rejection and serious illness are stressors related to which of the following?

Adjustment Disorders PTSD Fire setting None of the above

*5) A PTSD diagnosis cannot be made unless what?

The individual has been exposed to an historical traumatic event. The individual is under stress The individual is on medication for PTSD All of the above

*6) What are the three symptom clusters of PTSD?

1. Unwelcome memories 2. Avoidant/numbing symptoms 3. Hyperarousal symptoms 4. Willingness to express emotions Survey Question:

Numbers 1 and 3 Number 4 Numbers 1, 2, and 3 None of the above.

*7) The traumatic event can cause:

Terror Dread Psychotic re-enactments All of the above.

*8) True or False:
Avoidant behavior may superficially resemble agoraphobia because the PTSD individual is afraid to leave the house for fear of confronting reminders of the traumatic event(s).

True False

*9) How long symptoms must persist in order to qualify for the (chronic or delayed) PTSD diagnosis?

One Week One Year One Month

*10) The new significance criterion specifies that the survivor must experience:

i)Social distress
ii)Occupationa distress
iii)Extreme curiosity
iv) An ability to confront fears

i, ii, iii. ii only. iv only. i, ii only

*11) True or False:
Anxiety is a natural feeling?

True False

*12) True or False:
Overwhelming fears that interfere with daily living are symptoms of an anxiety disorder

True False

13) True or False
When the word "anxiety" refers to an unpleasant and overriding mental tension that has no apparent identifiable cause.

True False

14) True or False
The severity of PTSD increases if the trauma was unanticipated.

True False

15) Symptoms of autonomic hyperarousal include:

Insomnia Agitation Hypervigilance or paranoia All of the above.

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Hope Family Services, Inc
1610 29th Avenue Place #100
Greeley, CO 80634
United States
ph: 970.405.9001
fax: 970.392.0753
davehfs@gmail.com