SAR Fundamentals/Stress/Question bank

1

Name some common indicators of a stress reaction?

• irritability
• change in sleep pattern
• withdrawn
• decreased focus
• increased risk taking
• change in eating pattern
• unstable emotions
• poor judgement

2

What is Critical Incident Stress?

The negative physical & mental impacts as a result of a mentally traumatic incident. E.g. poor outcome of a search.

The overwhelming of an individual's coping skills in the aftermath of a traumatic incident.

3

What are some stressful situation that may be encountered on a search?

• crash scene
• deceased person
• crime scene
• evidence handling

4

What are the 4 types of sources of stress?

• biogenic
• environmental
• psychological
• personality

5

What is the best way to diffuse stress?

Talk about it with your peers.

6

What are the first signs of cumulative stress?

• anxiety
• depression
• boredom
• apathy
• emotional fatigue

7

Is all stress bad?

No, some stress can be good.

8

Name 4 healthy techniques for dealing with stress.

1. Talking with peers
2. Exercise
3. Keeping to routine
4. Healthy eating