Question 1

Homelessness within the veteran population is complex and multifaceted. Which statement reflects current trends?

Accepted Answer

A)   A high number of underrepresented homeless veterans screen positive for PTSD.
B)   The VHA does not discharge those with serious mental illness to shelters.
C)   The government provides for female service members, veterans, and children.
D)   Veterans suffering with substance use do not live in community shelters.E) None of the above
F) All of the above A

Question 2

What is an accurate statement about suicide in the military and veteran populations in contrast to the U.S. civilian population?

Accepted Answer

A)   Childhood sexual abuse does not impact veteran suicide risks.
B)   U.S. military and veteran suicide is an established growing trend.
C)   Suicides are reduced upon surrendering weapons as a civilian.
D)   Service members maintain honor by setting up "suicide by cop."E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

Many social, geographical, family, economic, and societal factors can increase the risk for a service member or veteran to develop mental health issues. Which factor best supports this statement?

Accepted Answer

A)   Frequent moving and changing schools during childhood
B)   Being female with a history of trauma and low social capital
C)   Extensive athletic participation in low-contact sports
D)   Infrequent contact with family, friend, church networkE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 4

Those who participate in violent combat and provide care for the wounded can experience which symptoms of PTSD? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)   Re-experiencing a cognitive-sensory experience to current stimuli
B)   Sudden onset of feeling sad and tearful with no explanation
C)   Numbing symptoms such as feeling emotionally and physically flat
D)   Intrusive memories, nightmares, distress, and physiological reactivity
E)   Experiencing anxious-arousal cognitive impairment with autonomic symptomsF) B) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 5

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)  is often referred to as the signature injury of the post-9/11 conflict. Which statements are true of TBI in military service members and veterans? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)   Attention disorders and cognitive disorders are associated with TBI.
B)   TBIs are complex and must be accurately triaged, assessed, and treated.
C)   Hearing disturbances and headaches are most frequent with TBI (blast) .
D)   TBIs experienced in combat related to IED mandate military separation.
E)   Service members who are athletes have protective factors against TBI.F)  Frequent comorbidities of TBI are PTSD, depression, anxiety, sleep disorders.G)  A high percentage of service members and veterans use pain medication to help relieve TBI symptoms.H) A) and G)
I) B) and C)

Question 6

It is challenging to understand the mission, culture, and requirements, and demands placed on our military service members and veterans. Which statement acknowledges a truth about this population?

Accepted Answer

A)   Women are especially suited for physical and temperature burdens.
B)   Service members are young, healthy, and fit with high pain tolerance.
C)   Ongoing physical tasks and strength bearing demands pain endurance.
D)   Service members who require analgesic are discharged.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 7

The uniquely aggressive and consistent physical demands on those who serve in the military contribute to well-documented chronic pain issues. Which statements reflect accurate information on chronic pain in this population? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)   Chronic groin pain in veterans in the most frequently reported pain.
B)   Jaw pain, severe headaches, migraines, and neck pain are common.
C)   Substance use, depression, and suicide can be associated with pain issues.
D)   Musculoskeletal pain (MSP)  can result from service injuries or disorders.
E)   Combat injuries include polytrauma, blast, and Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI) .F)  Non-combat injuries include muscle strain, overuse, and chronic pain.G)  MSP and orthopedic problems include inflammation and pain from overuse.H)  Endocrine dysfunction and sleep disturbance are common symptoms.I) B) and C)
J) E) and F)

Question 8

The mental health needs of military service members and veterans differ according to their branch and terms of service. This is best explained by which observation?

Accepted Answer

A)   Service members who do not deploy overseas are not impacted.
B)   Some military service branches are disproportionately affected.
C)   Each branch is equally trained and skilled to defend our country.
D)   Reserve and National Guard service members can earn immunity.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above C

Question 9

Twenty-first century conflict missions are best identified by which statement?

Accepted Answer

A)   Protect American culture
B)   Preserve American history
C)   Maintain global superiority
D)   Exemplify democratic republicE) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 10

Recruitment advertisements include statements such as "see the world" and "we do more each morning before the world wakes up." Which statement do Military veterans find most offensive?

Accepted Answer

A)   "You served in the Grunt Army?"
B)   "Did you get to kill anybody?"
C)   "Couldn't get in the Air Force?"
D)   "Why weren't you an officer?"E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 11

Which statement differentiates combat-related trauma from non-combat-related trauma?

Accepted Answer

A)   One may have been deployed to a war zone or combat area.
B)   One must have had one's life at risk to protect combat peers.
C)   One may have been directly involved in a combat scenario.
D)   One perceives that one is guilty or responsible for the event.E) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 12

Moral injury is one of several complex traumas to which military veterans are exposed. Which statement accurately reflects this occurrence?

Accepted Answer

A)   Disagreeing when a peer is singled out for additional disciplinary exercise
B)   Feeling that the drill sergeant treats someone in an unnecessarily harsh and mean way
C)   Hearing that someone in basic training died by suicide in the barracks
D)   Witnessing the death or killing of children during a deploymentE) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 13

The Military and VA systems at times seem to be built on countless acronyms. This shared language allows enhanced communication across military service branches and periods of conflict. Which acronyms reflect 21st-century periods of military conflict? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)   OIF
B)   PGW1
C)   GWOT
D)   OEF
E)   WWIIF)  ONDG)  OIRH) None of the above
I) C) and F)

Question 14

The role of women in the military can best be described by which reference?

Accepted Answer

A)   Women service members have been acknowledged since the 19th century.
B)   Women's military service has been limited to support roles during wartime.
C)   Acceptance into military academies has increased the number female officers in service.
D)   Female service members are restricted to nursing and office support roles.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 15

Despite its extensive history and continued growth in the number of VA Health Care System facilities, it has become necessary to expand beyond their 1600 facilities in the 21st century. Which statement supports this development?

Accepted Answer

A)   Many VA Medical Centers are expensive and obsolete.
B)   2011 Joining Forces initiative supports military families.
C)   In 2007 the VANAP integrated with civilian schools.
D)   Soldier's Homes are reserved for homeless veterans.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C) C

Question 16

Multiple factors contribute to the mental health of a female serving in the military. Which statement best reflects recent trends?

Accepted Answer

A)   The number of females serving in the military is increasing but they are of a younger age group.
B)   Multiple deployments increase resilience to military pressure.
C)   The VA provides adequate supplies to female veteran clients.
D)   Females must adjust to the pervasive macho sense of humor.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

Which statement is the most accurate regarding depression in the military and veteran population?

Accepted Answer

A)   Depression resolves once a service member returns to the United States.
B)   Depression improves when service members rejoin their family.
C)   Depression dissipates upon return to civilian employment.
D)   Depression lingers for variable and sometimes lengthy intervals.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 18

Which statement accurately reflects post-traumatic stress disorder as experienced by service members and veterans?

Accepted Answer

A)   They must have been directly involved in gunfire exchange.
B)   They must report that they were directly with a peer who died.
C)   They perceive a threat as imminent and take direct action on it.
D)   Drinking and taking pills will help one to sleep despite nightmares.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 19

The unique needs of military service members and veterans can be explained by which concept?

Accepted Answer

A)   Assimilation of females into military and combat roles
B)   Transition from compulsory enlistment to all-volunteer force
C)   Representation of less than one-half of 1% of the U.S. population
D)   A highly structured, traditional, and hierarchal military cultureE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 20

Historically minority groups such as women, blacks, immigrants, or religious groups were allowed to serve in homogenous groups yet discriminated against upon return home. Which statement remains valid today?

Accepted Answer

A)   Some cultures and religions still struggle to recognize female leaders.
B)   Female military squad leaders are seen as homosexual or transgender.
C)   Racial issues are less prevalent than sexually or religiously based issues.
D)   Legislation prevents discrimination against immigrant service members.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Exam 40: Care of Veterans With Mental Health Needs

Homelessness within the veteran population is complex and multifaceted. Which statement reflects current trends?

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What is an accurate statement about suicide in the military and veteran populations in contrast to the U.S. civilian population?

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Many social, geographical, family, economic, and societal factors can increase the risk for a service member or veteran to develop mental health issues. Which factor best supports this statement?

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Those who participate in violent combat and provide care for the wounded can experience which symptoms of PTSD? Select all that apply.

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Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is often referred to as the signature injury of the post-9/11 conflict. Which statements are true of TBI in military service members and veterans? Select all that apply.

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It is challenging to understand the mission, culture, and requirements, and demands placed on our military service members and veterans. Which statement acknowledges a truth about this population?

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The uniquely aggressive and consistent physical demands on those who serve in the military contribute to well-documented chronic pain issues. Which statements reflect accurate information on chronic pain in this population? Select all that apply.

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The mental health needs of military service members and veterans differ according to their branch and terms of service. This is best explained by which observation?

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Twenty-first century conflict missions are best identified by which statement?

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Recruitment advertisements include statements such as "see the world" and "we do more each morning before the world wakes up." Which statement do Military veterans find most offensive?

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Which statement differentiates combat-related trauma from non-combat-related trauma?

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Moral injury is one of several complex traumas to which military veterans are exposed. Which statement accurately reflects this occurrence?

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The Military and VA systems at times seem to be built on countless acronyms. This shared language allows enhanced communication across military service branches and periods of conflict. Which acronyms reflect 21st-century periods of military conflict? Select all that apply.

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The role of women in the military can best be described by which reference?

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Despite its extensive history and continued growth in the number of VA Health Care System facilities, it has become necessary to expand beyond their 1600 facilities in the 21st century. Which statement supports this development?

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Multiple factors contribute to the mental health of a female serving in the military. Which statement best reflects recent trends?

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Which statement is the most accurate regarding depression in the military and veteran population?

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Which statement accurately reflects post-traumatic stress disorder as experienced by service members and veterans?

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The unique needs of military service members and veterans can be explained by which concept?

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Historically minority groups such as women, blacks, immigrants, or religious groups were allowed to serve in homogenous groups yet discriminated against upon return home. Which statement remains valid today?

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