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What is meant by the term combat stress?
The term combat stress refers to the psychological and physiological reactions that occur during or after combat. It is a short term response and is not a psychiatric disorder.
What if your patient is recovering from injuries sustained in a terrorist incident and is exhibiting stress symptoms which is a common short term stress reaction?
Sweating and irritability are two symptoms of story-term stress reactions.
What if your patient is recovering from injuries sustained in a terrorist incident and is exhibiting stress symptoms which is a common short-term stress reaction?
Sweating and irritability are two symptoms of story-term stress reactions.
What will a combination of combat and operational stressors produce?
Being away from home and loved ones, trying to stay alive
How does post traumatic stress disorder differ from combat operational stress reactions?
PTSD has specific chronological requirements and symptom markers that must be satisfied in order to diagnose
How does posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) differ from combat operational stress reactions (COSRs)?
PTSD has specific chronological requirements and symptom markers that must be satisfied in order to diagnose
What does post-traumatic stress disorder feel like?
PTSD symptoms are distinct and prolonged stress reactions that naturally occur during a highly stressful event.
What percent of us military personnel returning from current combat operations report significant psychological symptoms?
According to a 2020 report by the Department of Defense, about 17% of US military personnel returning from current combat operations reported significant psychological symptoms, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, anxiety, and traumatic brain injury (TBI). Additionally, the report highlighted that mental health issues among military personnel have been increasing over the years.
What two factors are great aids in helping Soldiers endure the stress of combat operations?
Mental and physical fitness
What category does keeping information flowing fall under when dealing with combat operational stress reactions COSR?
Appropriate leader actions to manage COSR
What is Shel shock?
Shell shock(Combat Stress Reaction (CSR)) is a military term used to categorize a range of behaviours resulting from the stress of battle which decrease the combatant's fighting efficiency. The most common symptoms are fatigue, slower reaction times, indecision, disconnection from one's surroundings, and inability to prioritize. Combat stress reaction is generally short-term and should not be confused with PTSD which is a long-term disorder attributable to combat stress.
What if your patient is recovering from injuries sustained in a terrorist incident and is exhibiting stress symptoms which symptom does not directly relate to long term stress reaction?
Decreased problem-solving abilities does not directly relate to short term stress reactions.
