Exam 36: Soldiers and Veterans

Which terms have historically been applied to soldiers suffering psychiatric distress related to exposure to the horrors of war? (Select all that apply.)

A combat veteran diagnosed with moderate traumatic brain injury (TBI) will begin pharmacologic therapies that include psychotropic medication.What information should the nurse provide? (Select all that apply.)

A combat veteran diagnosed with traumatic brain injury (TBI), depression, and anxiety begins new prescriptions for sertraline and lorazepam.In recognition of potential long-term repercussions, the nurse should provide teaching related to which topic?

A soldier who served in Iraq tells the nurse, "I saw my buddy step on a land mine in a field and get blown up.I relive the event; the sounds and the smells, everytime I walk along a grassy path." How should the nurse document this experience?

A soldier was diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).The soldier's spouse reports that when a telephone rings during the night, the soldier rolls out of bed and assumes an aggressive stance.How will the nurse document this finding?

Excitotoxicity in a person diagnosed with traumatic brain injury (TBI) is associated primarily with which neurotransmitter?

A nurse talks with the caregiver of a combat veteran diagnosed with severe traumatic brain injury (TBI).The caregiver says, "I don't know how much longer I can do it.My whole life is consumed with taking care of my partner." Which intervention should the nurse implement initially?

General George Patton led U.S.troops in Europe and Africa during World War II.His career was marred by an incident of scolding a distressed, frightened soldier as "a coward," and "yellow." Patton behavior embodied which phenomenon associated with symptom delay in posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?

A nurse assesses soldiers in a combat zone.When is it most important for the nurse to screen for signs and symptoms of traumatic brain injury (TBI)?

When is it most important for the nurse to screen for signs and symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?

A soldier in a combat zone tells the nurse, "I saw a child get blown up over a year ago, but I keep seeing bits of flesh everywhere.I see something red and the visions race back to my mind." The soldier is describing which phenomenon associated with PTSD?

A combat veteran diagnosed with a mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) returned to college after discharge from the armed forces.The veteran began tutoring after scoring poorly in three courses.Which strategy can the tutor use to assist the veteran's academic achievement?

A soldier who served in a combat zone returned home to the United States.The soldier's spouse reports to the nurse, "She planned to go to law school but now she won't even talk about the future." The spouse is describing which symptom associated with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?

A nurse assesses the health status of soldiers returning from Afghanistan.Screening will be a priority for signs and symptoms of which health problems? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse counsels an 87-year-old veteran of World War II who tearfully shares memories of sights associated with Nazi concentration camps.Which term will be most familiar to this veteran?

A nurse manages a program providing services to combat veterans diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).Which common symptom of this disorder should be discussed to help minimize its effect on the veteran's personal relationships?

A soldier experienced a traumatic brain injury (TBI) associated with acceleration/deceleration forces.Which part of the neuron was most likely damaged?

A veteran with a suspected traumatic brain injury (TBI) is scheduled for diffusion tensor imaging (DTI).What statement demonstrates the nurse's understanding of the purpose of this diagnostic test?

A combat veteran diagnosed with moderate traumatic brain injury (TBI) is agitated and aggressive.Which pharmacologic intervention would the nurse expect to be effective?

A soldier returned home last year after deployment to a war zone.The soldier's spouse reports, "We had planned to start a family right away, but now he won't talk about it.He won't even look at children.I wonder if we're going to make it as a couple." Select the nurse's best response.