NCM 121 PFA

PFA involves the following themes except:

• A.      providing practical care and support

• B.      assessing needs and concerns

• C.      something that only professionals can do

• D.      listening to people, but not pressuring them to talk

PFA is for distressed people. The statement is ________.

• A.      True

• B.      False

The following are people who need more immediate advanced support except:

• A.      people with serious, life-threatening injuries who need emergency medical care

• B.      people who are so upset that they cannot care for themselves or their children

• C.      people who may hurt themselves

• D.      None of the above

it is important to act in ways that respect the safety, dignity and rights of the people you are helping. True or False.

• A.      True

• B.      False

Make it clear to people that if they refuse help now, they can no longer access help in the future. True or False.

• A.      True

• B.      False

Distressed people should share their story for PFA to be effective.

• A.      True

• B.      False

As a helper, it is important to be aware of your own cultural background and beliefs so you can set aside your own biases.

• A.      True

• B. False

Helping responsibly means taking care of your client’s health and wellbeing rather than your own.

• A.      True

• B.      False

The three basic action principles of PFA are (Select all that applies):

• A.      Stop

• B.      Look

• C.      Listen

• D.      Link

People may react in various ways to a crisis. The following are examples of distress response to a crisis except for:

• A.      Insomnia and nightmares

• B.      Anxiety and fear

• C.      Irritability and anger

• D.      People who are able to care for themselves and their children