Quiz Trauma Informed Care

Question 1. Experiencing trauma causes changes in the brain and body that occur without us even knowing it.

True
False

Question 2. If an older person has experienced trauma, which of the following is NOT true:

Providing support and a safe environment can help an older person heal.
Our brains can really only heal and change when we are young.
Older persons may feel uncomfortable talking about a past trauma because of the fear of stigma.
Older persons may have experienced childhood trauma, adverse events throughout life, and specific losses associated with aging itself

Question 3. One key sign that an organization is “trauma informed” is when the organization’s environment feels and is safe and supportive for all people who have experienced trauma.

True
False

Question 4. Only a small portion of the population has actually lived through a traumatic experience.

True
False

Question 5. Trauma can be caused by:

Natural disasters like fires, tornados, or floods
Car, train, or airplane crashes
the victim of or witnessing violence
Emotional abuse or neglect
All of the above

Question 6. Trauma affects a survivors’ health and well-being only in the days and months immediately following the traumatic experience.

True
False

Question 7. If someone has lived through a traumatic experience, which of the following is true?

A. The person might show physical signs like headaches and fatigue.
B. The person might show emotional responses like irritability, depression, or anxiety
Every person who experiences trauma will experience the same symptoms.
Both A and B

Question 8. Learning about the signs and symptoms of trauma is important because:

We can help ensure that the older persons in our care feel safe.
It can help prevent misdiagnosis and unnecessary use of antipsychotic medications
It can prevent us from unknowingly retraumatizing someone.
It can help us make sense of puzzling behavior.
All of the above

Question 9. Triggers are things that might remind someone of dangerous or frightening things that have happened in their past.

True
False

Question 10. Which of these statements is true?

We need to know the specifics of a person’s trauma in order to create a safe environment.
Only social workers need to know about trauma.
Creating a trauma-informed organization improves things for both staff members and older adults.
People with dementia will forget their traumatic experiences

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