CCA CCA Physical & Mental Health Wellness Support 3

Question 1

The Army's 'Ask, Care, Escort' (ACE) model is applicable beyond suicide prevention because it provides a framework for:

Accepted Answer

Identifying and responding to a Soldier in any form of distress or crisis

Answer

While ACE was developed for suicide prevention, its core approach of noticing distress, engaging with compassion, and connecting the person to help applies broadly to any crisis situation.

Question 2

Which factor is most likely to INCREASE a Soldier's risk for substance abuse following deployment?

Accepted Answer

Untreated PTSD and social isolation

Answer

Untreated PTSD combined with social isolation creates conditions where Soldiers may turn to alcohol or substances as a form of self-medication for distress.

Question 3

The RESPECT-Mil program in the military was designed to improve the identification of:

Accepted Answer

Depression and PTSD in primary care settings

Answer

RESPECT-Mil (Re-Engineering Systems of Primary Care Treatment in the Military) is a collaborative care model that improves recognition and treatment of depression and PTSD in primary care.

Question 4

When a CCA notices signs of compassion fatigue in the chaplain they support, the appropriate response is to:

Accepted Answer

Gently raise the concern privately and encourage the chaplain to seek peer support or supervision

Answer

CCAs who support their chaplains' wellbeing help maintain sustainable ministry; a private, caring conversation and encouragement toward peer support is the appropriate intervention.

Question 5

Social support as a resilience factor in military wellness research has been shown to:

Accepted Answer

Buffer the effects of stress and trauma, reducing risk of PTSD and depression

Answer

Strong social connections provide a protective buffer against the psychological impact of stress and trauma, reducing the likelihood and severity of PTSD and depression.

(CCA) Certified Chaplain Assistant Practice Test

(CCA) Certified Chaplain Assistant Practice Test

CCA CCA Physical & Mental Health Wellness Support 3