VA POST Week 9 Exam Questions and Answers Already Passed
Veteran-specific risks of suicide are? - Answers Frequent deployments, deployments to hostile
environments, exposure to extreme stress, physical/stexual assault while in the service, length of
deployments, service-related injury.
Risk factors for suicide? - Answers Mental health diagnosis (depression, bipolar, MST etc), alcohol and
other substance abuse, impulsive behavior, previous suicide attempt, job or financial loss/
homelessness, loss of relationship etc.
VHA users with mental health conditions or substance use disorder has increased from approx. 27% in
2001 to how much in 2014? - Answers 40%. Mental health disorders, including major depression and
other mood disorders, have been associated with increased risk for suicide.
The presence of any of the following signs requires immediate attention? - Answers Thinking about
hurting or killing themselves, looking for ways to die, talking about death, dying, or suicide, self-
destructive or risk-taking behavior, esp. when it involves alcohol, drugs or weapons.
Know how to ask the most important question of all...? - Answers "Are you thinking about killing
yourself?" "Are you thinking about suicide?"
What should I do if I think someone is suicidal? - Answers Don't keep the Veteran's suicidal behavior a
secret, do not leave him or her alone, try to get the person to seek immediate help from his or her
doctor or the nearest hospital emer. rm. Reassure the Vet that help is available. Cal the Vet Crisis Line 1-
800-273-8255, press 1
S.A.V.E acronym stands for? - Answers Signs of suicidal thinking should be recognized Ask the most
important question of all Validate the Vet's experience Encourage treatment and Expedite getting help.
Without VA Police presence there is no means to ensure? - Answers Safe environment, adherence to
rules, policies, regulations. and the law, guidance to resources, problem solving, traditional Police
services.
From the medical staff perspective, the VA Police are relied upon for? - Answers Mental Health Holds,
Referrals, Responses to calls for service, Emergency Situations.
How have opportunities changed for Veterans over time? - Answers G.I. Bill, employment, treatment,
societal regard for Veterans.
Veteran Identity for many include? - Answers Branch of service, military occupation, enlisted/officer,
where stationed, duration of service, era (Vietnam, Gulf war, OEF/OIF, etc.)
Veteran Identity most often equates to a demand for? - Answers A sense of respect for the experiences,
demands, and sacrifices forced upon this nation's Veterans is deserving of respect.
, When organizations actively employ workplace diversity multiple benefits are reported like? - Answers
Increased adaptability, Variety of viewpoints, More effective performance.
What is stereotype? - Answers An oversimplified standardized image of a person or group.
Describe law enforcement in the VA vs. working for outside law enforcement agencies? - Answers The
great part is we do not always have to make arrests. We can look at options for Vets w/ all of the
available resources at our facilities. Will likely have the luxury of time to devote to each call.
State common issues between law enforcement and medical staff? - Answers Often times, Police officers
may be asked to do things for the staff that may be illegal. VA Police need to know how the staff can
help us work with the patient based on their needs.
Common issues between LEO and Med staff. Article 1 is? - Answers Primary responsibility job.
Common issues between LEO and Med staff. Article 2 is? - Answers Limitations of Authority.
Common issues between LEO and Med staff. Article 3 is? - Answers Duty to be Familiar with the Law and
with Responsibilities of Self and Other Public Officials.
Common issues between LEO and Med staff. Article 4 is? - Answers Utilization of Proper Means to Gain
Proper Ends.
Common issues between LEO and Med staff. Article 5 is? - Answers Cooperation with Public Officials in
the Discharge of Their Authorized Duties.
Common issues between LEO and Med staff. Article 6 is? - Answers Private Conduct.
Common issues between LEO and Med staff. Article 7 is? - Answers Conduct Toward the Public.
5 basic psychological principals in which mental health professionals are expected to adhere. Principle A
is? - Answers Beneficence and Non-malfeasance.
5 basic psychological principals in which mental health professionals are expected to adhere. Principle B
is? - Answers Fidelity and Responsibility.
5 basic psychological principals in which mental health professionals are expected to adhere. Principle C
is? - Answers Integrity.
5 basic psychological principals in which mental health professionals are expected to adhere. Principle D
is? - Answers Justice.
5 basic psychological principals in which mental health professionals are expected to adhere. Principle E
is? - Answers Respect for People's Rights and Dignity.
Veteran-specific risks of suicide are? - Answers Frequent deployments, deployments to hostile
environments, exposure to extreme stress, physical/stexual assault while in the service, length of
deployments, service-related injury.
Risk factors for suicide? - Answers Mental health diagnosis (depression, bipolar, MST etc), alcohol and
other substance abuse, impulsive behavior, previous suicide attempt, job or financial loss/
homelessness, loss of relationship etc.
VHA users with mental health conditions or substance use disorder has increased from approx. 27% in
2001 to how much in 2014? - Answers 40%. Mental health disorders, including major depression and
other mood disorders, have been associated with increased risk for suicide.
The presence of any of the following signs requires immediate attention? - Answers Thinking about
hurting or killing themselves, looking for ways to die, talking about death, dying, or suicide, self-
destructive or risk-taking behavior, esp. when it involves alcohol, drugs or weapons.
Know how to ask the most important question of all...? - Answers "Are you thinking about killing
yourself?" "Are you thinking about suicide?"
What should I do if I think someone is suicidal? - Answers Don't keep the Veteran's suicidal behavior a
secret, do not leave him or her alone, try to get the person to seek immediate help from his or her
doctor or the nearest hospital emer. rm. Reassure the Vet that help is available. Cal the Vet Crisis Line 1-
800-273-8255, press 1
S.A.V.E acronym stands for? - Answers Signs of suicidal thinking should be recognized Ask the most
important question of all Validate the Vet's experience Encourage treatment and Expedite getting help.
Without VA Police presence there is no means to ensure? - Answers Safe environment, adherence to
rules, policies, regulations. and the law, guidance to resources, problem solving, traditional Police
services.
From the medical staff perspective, the VA Police are relied upon for? - Answers Mental Health Holds,
Referrals, Responses to calls for service, Emergency Situations.
How have opportunities changed for Veterans over time? - Answers G.I. Bill, employment, treatment,
societal regard for Veterans.
Veteran Identity for many include? - Answers Branch of service, military occupation, enlisted/officer,
where stationed, duration of service, era (Vietnam, Gulf war, OEF/OIF, etc.)
Veteran Identity most often equates to a demand for? - Answers A sense of respect for the experiences,
demands, and sacrifices forced upon this nation's Veterans is deserving of respect.
, When organizations actively employ workplace diversity multiple benefits are reported like? - Answers
Increased adaptability, Variety of viewpoints, More effective performance.
What is stereotype? - Answers An oversimplified standardized image of a person or group.
Describe law enforcement in the VA vs. working for outside law enforcement agencies? - Answers The
great part is we do not always have to make arrests. We can look at options for Vets w/ all of the
available resources at our facilities. Will likely have the luxury of time to devote to each call.
State common issues between law enforcement and medical staff? - Answers Often times, Police officers
may be asked to do things for the staff that may be illegal. VA Police need to know how the staff can
help us work with the patient based on their needs.
Common issues between LEO and Med staff. Article 1 is? - Answers Primary responsibility job.
Common issues between LEO and Med staff. Article 2 is? - Answers Limitations of Authority.
Common issues between LEO and Med staff. Article 3 is? - Answers Duty to be Familiar with the Law and
with Responsibilities of Self and Other Public Officials.
Common issues between LEO and Med staff. Article 4 is? - Answers Utilization of Proper Means to Gain
Proper Ends.
Common issues between LEO and Med staff. Article 5 is? - Answers Cooperation with Public Officials in
the Discharge of Their Authorized Duties.
Common issues between LEO and Med staff. Article 6 is? - Answers Private Conduct.
Common issues between LEO and Med staff. Article 7 is? - Answers Conduct Toward the Public.
5 basic psychological principals in which mental health professionals are expected to adhere. Principle A
is? - Answers Beneficence and Non-malfeasance.
5 basic psychological principals in which mental health professionals are expected to adhere. Principle B
is? - Answers Fidelity and Responsibility.
5 basic psychological principals in which mental health professionals are expected to adhere. Principle C
is? - Answers Integrity.
5 basic psychological principals in which mental health professionals are expected to adhere. Principle D
is? - Answers Justice.
5 basic psychological principals in which mental health professionals are expected to adhere. Principle E
is? - Answers Respect for People's Rights and Dignity.
