CHAPTER 22: VETERANS HEALTH

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CHAPTER 22: VETERANS HEALTH MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which person meets the legal definition of a veteran? a. A 32-year-old male who has been dishonorably discharged from the Army b.... A 50-year-old female who retired from the Navy c. A 65-year-old male who served in the National Guard d. A 22-year-old female who is currently serving in the Air Force 2. Which is the largest branch of the U.S. military? a. Navy b. Marine Corps c. Coast Guard d. Army 3. A client is describing the time period that he served in the National Guard. Which statement would he be most likely to make? a. “I completed monthly drills and 2-week annual trainings.” b. “I achieved the rank of officer and was promoted to the U.S. Army.” c. “I served overseas based on decisions made by the federal government.” d. “I selected Japan as my destination for my overseas tour of duty.” 4. A veteran is receiving veteran’s health care benefits. Which department directly coordinates these benefits? a. Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) b. Veterans Health Administration (VHA) c. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) d.Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veteran’s Affairs (CHAMPVA) 5. A nurse is interviewing a client to determine if she is eligible for VA benefits. Which question would assist the nurse in determining the requirement of service? a. “Did you serve active duty for 24 consecutive months?” b. “Which branch of the military service did you serve?” c. “Were you dishonorably discharged?” d. “How long has it been since you left the military?” 6. A client reports hearing loss and tinnitus following military duty in the Gulf War. Which term would best describe this client’s injury? a. Posttraumatic stress disorder b. Polytrauma c. Traumatic brain injury d. Service-connected disability [Show More]

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