NSG 5544 SOUTH COLLEGE - EXAM 3 COMPREHENSIVE
REVIEW (NSG 5546)
200 High-Yield Practice Questions with Correct Answers &
Complete Solutions
SECTION 1: VETERAN-CENTRIC CARE, MILITARY CULTURE & VHA
SYSTEMS (Questions 1-50)
1. Which of the following will allow non-VHA providers to provide
better veteran-centric care?
A. Advising all veterans that they must receive care through a VHA
provider
B. Understanding that military culture is no different from the dominant
culture
C. Asking for military service history to allow prompting of veteran-
centric screening tools
D. Referring all veteran patients to counseling services as a matter of
course
Answer: C
,2. What is the primary purpose of the Veterans Health Administration
(VHA)?
A. To provide care only to active-duty military personnel
B. To provide comprehensive healthcare to eligible veterans
C. To manage military deployments and combat operations
D. To train new military recruits for overseas missions
Answer: B
3. Which of the following are common barriers to care for veterans
seeking healthcare? (Select all that apply)
A. Stigma associated with seeking mental health care
B. Lack of transportation to VA facilities
C. Cultural disconnect with civilian providers
D. Complex eligibility requirements and paperwork
Answer: A, B, C, D
4. A laboratory test is positive for the tumor biomarker PSA. What
cancer is this biomarker indicative of?
A. Colon
B. Breast
C. Thyroid
D. Prostate
Answer: D
,5. List three common mental health conditions seen in the veteran
population.
Answer: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Depression, Traumatic
Brain Injury (TBI). (Note: Anxiety and Substance Use Disorder are also
acceptable).
6. The _______ Act expanded healthcare benefits for veterans
exposed to toxic substances during their military service.
Answer: PACT (Honoring our PACT Act)
7. What does the acronym MST stand for in veteran healthcare?
A. Military Service Timeline
B. Military Sexual Trauma
C. Medical Support Team
D. Mandatory Service Training
Answer: B
8. Which screening tool is specifically used to assess for Military
Sexual Trauma (MST)?
A. PHQ-9
B. VA MST Screening Tool
C. GAD-7
D. AUDIT-C
Answer: B
, 9. Which of the following best describes "veteran-centric care"?
A. Care that respects military culture and addresses specific veteran
health needs
B. Care that is provided exclusively by military physicians
C. Care that prioritizes physical health over mental health
D. Care that requires veterans to travel to VA hospitals only
Answer: A
10. List four distinct characteristics of military culture that providers
should understand.
Answer: Chain of command, mission-first mentality, stoicism/mental
toughness, and unique jargon/language.
11. The transition from military to civilian life can often lead to a loss
of _______ which impacts mental health.
A. Financial stability
B. Identity and purpose
C. Physical fitness
D. Family connections
Answer: B
12. Which of the following are recommended strategies for non-VHA
providers to improve care for veterans? (Select all that apply)
A. Ask about military service history routinely
REVIEW (NSG 5546)
200 High-Yield Practice Questions with Correct Answers &
Complete Solutions
SECTION 1: VETERAN-CENTRIC CARE, MILITARY CULTURE & VHA
SYSTEMS (Questions 1-50)
1. Which of the following will allow non-VHA providers to provide
better veteran-centric care?
A. Advising all veterans that they must receive care through a VHA
provider
B. Understanding that military culture is no different from the dominant
culture
C. Asking for military service history to allow prompting of veteran-
centric screening tools
D. Referring all veteran patients to counseling services as a matter of
course
Answer: C
,2. What is the primary purpose of the Veterans Health Administration
(VHA)?
A. To provide care only to active-duty military personnel
B. To provide comprehensive healthcare to eligible veterans
C. To manage military deployments and combat operations
D. To train new military recruits for overseas missions
Answer: B
3. Which of the following are common barriers to care for veterans
seeking healthcare? (Select all that apply)
A. Stigma associated with seeking mental health care
B. Lack of transportation to VA facilities
C. Cultural disconnect with civilian providers
D. Complex eligibility requirements and paperwork
Answer: A, B, C, D
4. A laboratory test is positive for the tumor biomarker PSA. What
cancer is this biomarker indicative of?
A. Colon
B. Breast
C. Thyroid
D. Prostate
Answer: D
,5. List three common mental health conditions seen in the veteran
population.
Answer: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Depression, Traumatic
Brain Injury (TBI). (Note: Anxiety and Substance Use Disorder are also
acceptable).
6. The _______ Act expanded healthcare benefits for veterans
exposed to toxic substances during their military service.
Answer: PACT (Honoring our PACT Act)
7. What does the acronym MST stand for in veteran healthcare?
A. Military Service Timeline
B. Military Sexual Trauma
C. Medical Support Team
D. Mandatory Service Training
Answer: B
8. Which screening tool is specifically used to assess for Military
Sexual Trauma (MST)?
A. PHQ-9
B. VA MST Screening Tool
C. GAD-7
D. AUDIT-C
Answer: B
, 9. Which of the following best describes "veteran-centric care"?
A. Care that respects military culture and addresses specific veteran
health needs
B. Care that is provided exclusively by military physicians
C. Care that prioritizes physical health over mental health
D. Care that requires veterans to travel to VA hospitals only
Answer: A
10. List four distinct characteristics of military culture that providers
should understand.
Answer: Chain of command, mission-first mentality, stoicism/mental
toughness, and unique jargon/language.
11. The transition from military to civilian life can often lead to a loss
of _______ which impacts mental health.
A. Financial stability
B. Identity and purpose
C. Physical fitness
D. Family connections
Answer: B
12. Which of the following are recommended strategies for non-VHA
providers to improve care for veterans? (Select all that apply)
A. Ask about military service history routinely
