Wow! NOW I am impressed!
I find this piece of information relevant for all of us:
She checked her pockets for her cellphone but couldn't find it -- she forgot it was in her purse, back in the truck.
Even if you manage to stay on top of a stressfull situation you can't expect your brain to function as normal. In a state of alert you can do amazing things physically, but fine motor skills and complex cognitive skills are way below normal.