FLETC Test 3 Questions with Correct
Answers
Identify the definition of post-traumatic stress disorder The development of characteristic
symptoms following a psychologically distressing event that is outside the range of usual human
experience
Identify the physiological effects of critical incident stress 1. Time Distortion 6.
Intensified Sound
2. Slow Motion 7. Visual Distortion
3. Fast Motion 8. Tunnel Vision
4. Auditory Distortion 9. Heightened Sense Detail
5. Diminished Sound
Identify the psychological effects of critical incident stress Delayed critical incident
responses which may be experienced after the incident (immediate to delays - 0 to 7 days)
1. Denial
2. Isolation
,3. Preoccupation with the event
Identify coping strategies to prepare for and techniques to reduce a critical incident exposure
Resilience - the process of adapting well in the dace of adversity, trauma, tragedy, threats,
or even significant, sources of stress
Resilience - Mental and emotional toughness is achieved by; cognitive restructuring; which is the
changing a perception from a negative interpretation to a neutral or positive one, making it less
stressful
Techniques to reduce CIE -
On scene techniques - Talk to other officers; Visual prepare your mind for the sights of death;
Auditory prepare yourself for calmness, control and objective thinking for the emotional displays
of the victims/witnesses; Odors, be prepared for the smells of mutilated or burned bodies, fumes
of chemicals, or decay of flesh, vomit, and fecal matter
Post Incident Techniques - Accept what you feel, learn from it, examine your thoughts,
participate in CIS defusing debriefings
Identify the incident command system and how it relates to the first responder. The
Incident Command System (ICS) defines the operations characteristics, management
, components, and structure of incident management organizations throughout the life cycle of the
incident. This is where we fall as first responders.
Identify the actions of a law enforcement officer within the immediate crisis area. 1.
Respond to the incident with caution and report to the commander immediately
2. Utilize concepts of cover, concealment and ICER within the incident site.
Identify the two tactical perimeters to be established during the containment phase or a critical
incident. 1. Inner Perimeter - should allow for the containment of the immediate incident
sit to prevent further spread; should be close enough to the incident site to allow for a safe,
tactical view of the incident for law enforcement and responding tactical units; must fully
encompass the incident site
2. Outer Perimeter - allows for the controlled ingress and egress of personnel into the incident
site and set further back; must fully encompass the incident site
Identify the acceptable procedures used in the Personal Preparation Phase of a risk and high-risk
vehicle stop. Physical Conditioning
Mental Conditioning
Answers
Identify the definition of post-traumatic stress disorder The development of characteristic
symptoms following a psychologically distressing event that is outside the range of usual human
experience
Identify the physiological effects of critical incident stress 1. Time Distortion 6.
Intensified Sound
2. Slow Motion 7. Visual Distortion
3. Fast Motion 8. Tunnel Vision
4. Auditory Distortion 9. Heightened Sense Detail
5. Diminished Sound
Identify the psychological effects of critical incident stress Delayed critical incident
responses which may be experienced after the incident (immediate to delays - 0 to 7 days)
1. Denial
2. Isolation
,3. Preoccupation with the event
Identify coping strategies to prepare for and techniques to reduce a critical incident exposure
Resilience - the process of adapting well in the dace of adversity, trauma, tragedy, threats,
or even significant, sources of stress
Resilience - Mental and emotional toughness is achieved by; cognitive restructuring; which is the
changing a perception from a negative interpretation to a neutral or positive one, making it less
stressful
Techniques to reduce CIE -
On scene techniques - Talk to other officers; Visual prepare your mind for the sights of death;
Auditory prepare yourself for calmness, control and objective thinking for the emotional displays
of the victims/witnesses; Odors, be prepared for the smells of mutilated or burned bodies, fumes
of chemicals, or decay of flesh, vomit, and fecal matter
Post Incident Techniques - Accept what you feel, learn from it, examine your thoughts,
participate in CIS defusing debriefings
Identify the incident command system and how it relates to the first responder. The
Incident Command System (ICS) defines the operations characteristics, management
, components, and structure of incident management organizations throughout the life cycle of the
incident. This is where we fall as first responders.
Identify the actions of a law enforcement officer within the immediate crisis area. 1.
Respond to the incident with caution and report to the commander immediately
2. Utilize concepts of cover, concealment and ICER within the incident site.
Identify the two tactical perimeters to be established during the containment phase or a critical
incident. 1. Inner Perimeter - should allow for the containment of the immediate incident
sit to prevent further spread; should be close enough to the incident site to allow for a safe,
tactical view of the incident for law enforcement and responding tactical units; must fully
encompass the incident site
2. Outer Perimeter - allows for the controlled ingress and egress of personnel into the incident
site and set further back; must fully encompass the incident site
Identify the acceptable procedures used in the Personal Preparation Phase of a risk and high-risk
vehicle stop. Physical Conditioning
Mental Conditioning
