Question 1

40-60% of veterans do not seek health care through the VHA or discontinue treatment shortly after the first appointment.

Accepted Answer

Many veterans do not utilize the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) services due to various barriers such as stigma, lack of trust in the system, logistical challenges, and personal preferences for non-VHA care, leading to a significant portion not seeking care or discontinuing treatment early.

Question 2

Among all branches, the average age of the active-duty member is&#10;A)25 years old&#10;B)28 years old&#10;C)30 years old&#10;D)34 years old&#10;E)43 years old

Accepted Answer

The average age of active-duty members across all branches of the military is typically around 28 years old. This reflects a workforce that is relatively young, which is characteristic of military personnel who often enlist or commission in their early twenties.

Question 3

Secondary PTSD is most likely to occur when&#10;A)female service members are sexually assaulted by members of their unit&#10;B)individual augmentees are sent to units other than their own&#10;C)spouses adapt to the disordered behavior of a veteran family member&#10;D)veterans do not receive needed mental-health services from the VA&#10;E)veterans engage in substance abuse and other risky behaviors

Accepted Answer

Secondary PTSD, or secondary traumatic stress, occurs in individuals who are in close contact with someone who has experienced trauma, leading to the development of PTSD symptoms in the secondary individual. This is most likely to occur in spouses or close family members who adapt to the disordered behavior of a veteran family member, as they are directly exposed to the stress and trauma experienced by the veteran.

Question 4

The concept of &#34;&#34;moral injury&#34;&#34; refers to&#10;A)&#34;&#34;coming out&#34;&#34; as a gay or lesbian service member&#10;B)harm caused by military sexual assualt&#10;C)multiple deployments during OEF and OIF&#10;D)shell shock or PTSD&#10;E)the absence of mental-health-care services for veterans

Accepted Answer

Harm caused by military sexual assault is referred to as "moral injury."

Question 5

Which group appears to be the most vulnerable for committing suicide?&#10;A)African-American men in the Air Force&#10;B)older men from the National Guard and Reserves&#10;C)service members who do not have a religious affiliation&#10;D)single women in all branches of the military&#10;E)veterans who have been home more than 5 years

Accepted Answer

Older men from the National Guard and Reserves are more likely to commit suicide than other groups.

Question 6

Since 2009, rates of suicide in the American military has exceeded that of civilians.

Accepted Answer

Since 2009, the suicide rates among active-duty military personnel have indeed exceeded the rates of suicide in the general civilian population, reflecting a concerning trend that has prompted increased focus on mental health and support services within the military.

Question 7

Prior trauma experience before entering a war zone has no impact on the prevalence of PTSD.

Accepted Answer

Prior trauma experience can increase the risk of developing PTSD when exposed to additional traumatic events, such as those experienced in a war zone.

Question 8

In the global war on terror, 85% of those sent to fight return home.

Accepted Answer

The statement is overly simplistic and does not accurately reflect the complexities of military service, casualty rates, or the return rates of service members from conflicts associated with the global war on terror. Casualty rates and the percentage of those who return home vary by conflict, mission, and time period.

Question 9

Women comprise 14.4% of the total military force, representing the greatest proportion in United States military history.

Accepted Answer

As of recent data, women make up approximately 14.4% of the active-duty military force, which is the highest percentage recorded in U.S. military history.

Question 10

The Army substituted the term &#34;&#34;behavioral health&#34;&#34; for &#34;&#34;mental illness&#34;&#34; to&#10;A)allow support services from non-military community agencies&#10;B)employ more Veterans Service Organizations&#10;C)gain more funding from the DoD&#10;D)minimize the impact of PTSD&#10;E)reduce stigma

Accepted Answer

The term "behavioral health" is used instead of "mental illness" to reduce stigma associated with mental health issues, encouraging individuals to seek help without fear of judgment.

Deck 4: Emerging Community Mental Health Challenges: Meeting the Needs of Veterans and Families Impacted by Military Service