VA POST WEEK 9 EXAM 2025
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Veteran-specific risks of suicide are? - ANS 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? - ANS 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? - ANS 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? - ANS 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...? - ANS "Are you thinking about killing
yourself?" "Are you thinking about suicide?"
What should I do if I think someone is suicidal? - ANS 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
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, S.A.V.E acronym stands for? - ANS 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? - ANS 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? - ANS Mental Health
Holds, Referrals, Responses to calls for service, Emergency Situations.
How have opportunities changed for Veterans over time? - ANS G.I. Bill, employment,
treatment, societal regard for Veterans.
Veteran Identity for many include? - ANS 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? - ANS 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? -
ANS Increased adaptability, Variety of viewpoints, More effective performance.
What is stereotype? - ANS An oversimplified standardized image of a person or group.
Describe law enforcement in the VA vs. working for outside law enforcement agencies? -
ANS 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.
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Veteran-specific risks of suicide are? - ANS 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? - ANS 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? - ANS 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? - ANS 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...? - ANS "Are you thinking about killing
yourself?" "Are you thinking about suicide?"
What should I do if I think someone is suicidal? - ANS 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
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, S.A.V.E acronym stands for? - ANS 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? - ANS 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? - ANS Mental Health
Holds, Referrals, Responses to calls for service, Emergency Situations.
How have opportunities changed for Veterans over time? - ANS G.I. Bill, employment,
treatment, societal regard for Veterans.
Veteran Identity for many include? - ANS 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? - ANS 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? -
ANS Increased adaptability, Variety of viewpoints, More effective performance.
What is stereotype? - ANS An oversimplified standardized image of a person or group.
Describe law enforcement in the VA vs. working for outside law enforcement agencies? -
ANS 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.
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