Risk Factors and Causes of OTSD

Description: This quiz is designed to assess your understanding of the risk factors and causes of Other Specified Trauma and Stressor-Related Disorder (OTSD).
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Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for developing OTSD?

  1. Exposure to a traumatic event

  2. Family history of mental illness

  3. Lack of social support

  4. Resilience


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Resilience is a protective factor that can help people cope with traumatic events and reduce their risk of developing OTSD.

Which of the following is a common symptom of OTSD?

  1. Intrusive thoughts or memories of the traumatic event

  2. Avoidance of reminders of the traumatic event

  3. Negative changes in mood and cognition

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Intrusive thoughts or memories, avoidance of reminders, and negative changes in mood and cognition are all common symptoms of OTSD.

Which of the following is a risk factor for developing OTSD in children?

  1. Experiencing physical or sexual abuse

  2. Witnessing violence or abuse

  3. Neglect

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Experiencing physical or sexual abuse, witnessing violence or abuse, and neglect are all risk factors for developing OTSD in children.

Which of the following is a risk factor for developing OTSD in adults?

  1. Experiencing a natural disaster

  2. Being involved in a serious accident

  3. Being the victim of a crime

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Experiencing a natural disaster, being involved in a serious accident, and being the victim of a crime are all risk factors for developing OTSD in adults.

Which of the following is a protective factor against developing OTSD?

  1. Social support

  2. Resilience

  3. Coping skills

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Social support, resilience, and coping skills are all protective factors that can help people cope with traumatic events and reduce their risk of developing OTSD.

Which of the following is a common treatment for OTSD?

  1. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)

  2. Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR)

  3. Medication

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Cognitive-behavioral therapy, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, and medication are all common treatments for OTSD.

What is the prognosis for OTSD?

  1. Good with treatment

  2. Poor with treatment

  3. Varies depending on the individual

  4. Unknown


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The prognosis for OTSD varies depending on the individual, the severity of the trauma, and the availability of treatment.

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of OTSD?

  1. Flashbacks

  2. Nightmares

  3. Hypervigilance

  4. Increased appetite


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Increased appetite is not a symptom of OTSD.

Which of the following is a risk factor for developing OTSD in combat veterans?

  1. Exposure to combat

  2. Witnessing death or injury

  3. Experiencing moral injury

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Exposure to combat, witnessing death or injury, and experiencing moral injury are all risk factors for developing OTSD in combat veterans.

Which of the following is a protective factor against developing OTSD in refugees?

  1. Social support

  2. Resilience

  3. Coping skills

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Social support, resilience, and coping skills are all protective factors that can help refugees cope with traumatic events and reduce their risk of developing OTSD.

Which of the following is a common treatment for OTSD in children?

  1. Play therapy

  2. Art therapy

  3. Music therapy

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Play therapy, art therapy, and music therapy are all common treatments for OTSD in children.

Which of the following is a risk factor for developing OTSD in healthcare workers?

  1. Exposure to trauma

  2. Long hours

  3. Lack of sleep

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Exposure to trauma, long hours, and lack of sleep are all risk factors for developing OTSD in healthcare workers.

Which of the following is a protective factor against developing OTSD in first responders?

  1. Social support

  2. Resilience

  3. Coping skills

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Social support, resilience, and coping skills are all protective factors that can help first responders cope with traumatic events and reduce their risk of developing OTSD.

Which of the following is a common treatment for OTSD in older adults?

  1. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)

  2. Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR)

  3. Medication

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Cognitive-behavioral therapy, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, and medication are all common treatments for OTSD in older adults.

What is the prognosis for OTSD in children?

  1. Good with treatment

  2. Poor with treatment

  3. Varies depending on the individual

  4. Unknown


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The prognosis for OTSD in children varies depending on the individual, the severity of the trauma, and the availability of treatment.

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