Any unwanted type of sexual contact or behavior that occurs without explicit consent of the individual.
100
What approach will the nurse use in health promotion of a veteran?
Patient centered
100
An individual dishonorably discharged from the VA is eligible for VA benefits. True or false?
False
100
True or False: Some veterans prefer to suffer through pain during end of life as a sign of strength.
True
200
What is a nursing diagnosis for PTSD?
Post-Trama Syndrome
200
What are some potential diagnoses that result from sexual trauma?
Anxiety, substance abuse, eating disorders, sexual problems, sleep disturbances.
200
What is the nurse’s focus for health promotion and disease prevention within Veterans?
Education
200
What are the limitations veterans face in regards to health care?
Distance from VA and long wait times
200
What is the most important value to develop when caring for a dying veteran?
Trust/ Understanding
300
What is an in-patient nursing intervention for a patient with Post Trauma Syndrome?
Establish a therapeutic relationship
300
What should be the explicit focus when providing individualized treatment for a patient who has been sexually abused?
Sexual health
300
What are the common diseases for Veterans?
Smoking, weight gain/loss, PTSD, chronic pain
300
What makes a person eligible for care?
If you served in the active military service and were separated under any condition other than dishonorable, you may qualify for VA health care benefits.
300
What is one nursing intervention for Death Anxiety that will help meet the spiritual or religious needs for a dying veteran?
consulting chaplain services
400
What is an out-patient nursing intervention for a patient with Post Trauma Syndrome?
What is the goal of health promotion for a veteran?
For the patient to verbalize how to maintain their care.
400
What are the benefits Veteran receive in health care?
necessary inpatient hospital care and outpatient services to promote, preserve, or restore your health
400
When demonstrating life closure, the dying veterans should state feeling ready for ______.
Death/dying
500
What is a Stigma?
A mark of disgrace
500
What is the biggest difference between men and women victims of MST?
Men often times don't report their attack or seek treatment for fear that they will be viewed as "less than" a man. Women choose not to report their attack but still seek treatment for problems associated with the attack.
500
How will the nurse evaluate the care for an out-patient Veteran?
The nurse will evaluate the care by the patient attending follow-up visits, participating in support groups/ programs, and verbalizing how to maintain their health.
500
What is a nursing diagnosis often associated with veterans when accessing their health care?