NURS 5210 Module 3: PTSD UPDATED
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
PTSD is ___. - CORRECT ANSWER - A trauma and stress-related disorder
PTSD is defined by: - CORRECT ANSWER - Reexperiencing, negative beliefs,
hyperarousal, and avoidance regarding trauma
What are risk factors for PTSD? - CORRECT ANSWER - - Female gender
- Lower education
- Childhood abuse
- Greater severity of trauma exposure
- Lack of social support
- Prior trauma
- Family history of mental illness
- Greater emotional distress and disassociation during exposure
Genetics of PTSD: There is a shared genetic vulnerability between PTSD and ___. - CORRECT
ANSWER - Mood disorders
Genetics of PTSD: Several ___ have been associated with PTSD - CORRECT ANSWER -
Genetic variants
Genetics of PTSD: Twin studies from ___ have provided data - CORRECT ANSWER -
Vietnam war
Genetics of PTSD: Along with a genetic risk, there is a/an ___ risk as well - CORRECT
ANSWER - Environmental