VA POST Week 9 questions with
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Veteran-specific risks of suicide are? - correct answer ✔✔Frequent deployments,
deployments to hostile environments, exposure to extreme stress, physical/sexual
assault while in the service, length of deployments, service-related injury.
Risk factors for suicide? - correct answer ✔✔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? - correct answer ✔✔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? - correct
answer ✔✔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...? - correct answer ✔✔"Are
you thinking about killing yourself?" "Are you thinking about suicide?"
What should I do if I think someone is suicidal? - correct answer ✔✔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? - correct answer ✔✔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? - correct answer
✔✔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? - correct
answer ✔✔Mental Health Holds, Referrals, Responses to calls for service,
Emergency Situations.
How have opportunities changed for Veterans over time? - correct answer ✔✔G.I.
Bill, employment, treatment, societal regard for Veterans.
Veteran Identity for many include? - correct answer ✔✔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? - correct answer ✔✔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? - correct answer ✔✔Increased adaptability, Variety of viewpoints,
More effective performance.
complete solutions rated A+
Veteran-specific risks of suicide are? - correct answer ✔✔Frequent deployments,
deployments to hostile environments, exposure to extreme stress, physical/sexual
assault while in the service, length of deployments, service-related injury.
Risk factors for suicide? - correct answer ✔✔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? - correct answer ✔✔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? - correct
answer ✔✔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...? - correct answer ✔✔"Are
you thinking about killing yourself?" "Are you thinking about suicide?"
What should I do if I think someone is suicidal? - correct answer ✔✔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? - correct answer ✔✔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? - correct answer
✔✔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? - correct
answer ✔✔Mental Health Holds, Referrals, Responses to calls for service,
Emergency Situations.
How have opportunities changed for Veterans over time? - correct answer ✔✔G.I.
Bill, employment, treatment, societal regard for Veterans.
Veteran Identity for many include? - correct answer ✔✔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? - correct answer ✔✔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? - correct answer ✔✔Increased adaptability, Variety of viewpoints,
More effective performance.
