Chapter 22 - Fitness and Readiness

Question 1

Is a way of reducing initial and ongoing stress by developing adaptive coping and recovery skills

Answer 1

Psychological first aid

Question 2

Aspects of coping with stress, for yourself and for others

Answer 2

• Have a physically and emotionally safe place to recuperate or to relax
• Know (or be) someone who understands, listens, and is compassionate
• Find opportunities to connect with others while at the gym, dining facility, or local events
• Provide or demonstrate coping skills that empower others to return to ‘normal’ state
• Seek supportive services, such as religious affairs, first sergeants, or mental health providers. - Contact Military and Family Life Counselors for counseling and supportive services

Question 3

Stress reactions typically appear in four different categories

Answer 3

• Cognitive
• Emotional
• Behavioral
• Physical

Question 4

Can appear through memory problems, an inability to concentrate, poor judgment, seeing only the negative, anxious or racing thoughts, or constant worrying

Answer 4

Cognitive Stress

Question 5

Can appear through apathy, anxiety, depression, irritability, job dissatisfaction, memory problems, or mental fatigue

Answer 5

Emotional Stress

Question 6

Can appear through appetite changes, increased arguments, increased smoking, neglecting self-care, social withdrawal, substance abuse, or violence

Answer 6

Behavioral Stress

Question 7

Can appear through frequent illness, headaches, high blood pressure, increased heart rate, physical exhaustion, sleep disturbances, or weight gain or loss

Answer 7

Physical Stress

Question 8

Steps of a well-rounded stress management plan

Answer 8

• Make Adjustments
• Time Management
• Overload Avoidance
• Relaxation
• Exercise and Nutrition
• Social Support
• Prioritize

Question 9

Is a mental health condition that can occur after someone has gone through a traumatic event, such as war-related combat, sexual or physical assault, or a natural or man-made disaster

Answer 9

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Question 10

Symptoms of PTSD include

Answer 10

(1) intrusive or unwanted thoughts, such as distressing memories, nightmares, or flashbacks
(2) avoidance behavior in the form of efforts to avoid reminders of the traumatic event
(3) negative thoughts and moods, such as feeling disconnected from others or believing that the world is a dangerous place
(4) hyper-arousal symptoms, including difficulty sleeping and irritability

Question 11

Percentage of the United States population will have PTSD at some point during their lives

Answer 11

7% - 8% of the United States Population

Question 12

The intent of the ________________ process is to provide continuous, integrated support from the deployed area to home station while assisting with the transition from the deployed environment to family life and worksite

Answer 12

Ongoing Redeployment Support

Question 13

Are designed to strengthen the readiness capability of the force and ensure Airmen are equipped for peak performance

Answer 13

Mental Health Services

Question 14

Are critical to the goal of reducing suicide in the Air Force

Answer 14

Leadership support and action across all levels of command

In regard to Suicide

Question 15

Suicide Prevention is

Answer 15

Responsibility of every Airman

Question 16

Provided an added layer of confidentiality that allows Airmen who are under investigation to receive mental health care without the risk of information disclosed during treatment being used to incriminate them in the future

Answer 16

Limited Privilege Suicide Prevention Program in accordance with AFI 44-172, Mental Health

Question 17

Mental health providers are required by _______________________, to disclose safety (suicidal or violent thoughts or self-injurious behavior) and fitness for duty issues to commanders, but all other information is confidential

Answer 17

DoD Instruction 6490.08, Command Notification Requirements to Dispel Stigma in Providing Mental Health Care to Service Members

Question 18

The following actions can be taken to support and help resolve life’s challenges and reduce the number of suicides

Answer 18

(1) know co-workers, their usual moods and behaviors, and how they are functioning
(2) be able to recognize early signs of risk, stress, and distress
(3) engage with Airmen to determine what may be stressful or problematic
(4) assist Airmen with choosing the most appropriate resource to help resolve the problem
(5) follow-up with Airmen to ensure the stressors are resolving and new ones are not taking their place

Question 19

Risk factors for suicide can include, but are not limited to

Answer 19

• Relationship difficulties
• Problems at work
• Legal and financial problems
• Mental health diagnosis
• Substance misuse
• Previous suicide attempts

Question 20

Protective factors include:

Answer 20

• Social Support
• Interconnectedness
• Sense of belonging
• Effective individual coping skills
• Cultural norms that promote and protect responsible help-seeking behavior

Question 21

Was developed to assist Airmen in intervening when an Airman experiences stress, distress, or faces challenges

Answer 21

The Ask, Care, and Escort (ACE)

Question 22

Is an approach to equipping Airmen with the tools and skills required to continually assess and adjust to the environment by maintaining the necessary balance of cognitive skill, physical endurance, emotional stamina, and spiritual well-being

Answer 22

Comprehensive Airman Fitness

Question 23

Four domains that can be used to address and foster a culture of Airmen taking care of Airmen

Answer 23

• Mental Domain
• Physical Domain
• Social Domain
• Spiritual Domain

Question 24

The tenets of the mental domain are

Answer 24

• Awareness
• Adaptability
• Positive thinking
• Decision-making

Question 25

The tenets of the physical domain are

Answer 25

• Endurance
• Strength
• Nutrition
• Recovery

Question 26

The tenets of the social domain are

Answer 26

• Connectedness
• Teamwork
• Social support
• Communication

Question 27

The tenets of the spiritual domain are

Answer 27

• Purpose
• Core values
• Perseverance
• Perspective

Question 28

Support Agencies

Answer 28

• Air Force Suicide Prevention Program
• Military One Source
• DoD BeThere Support Call and Outreach Center
• Veterans Crisis Line

Question 29

Supports all uniformed service personnel, retirees, and their families. It provides the direction, resources, health care providers, and other means necessary for promoting the health of the beneficiary population

Answer 29

The Military Health System

Question 30

Is a joint, integrated combat support agency within the military health system that enables the Army, Navy, and Air Force medical services to provide a medically ready force and ready medical force to combatant commands in both peacetime and wartime

Answer 30

The Defense Health Agency

Question 31

It’s mission is to enable medically fit forces, provide expeditionary medics, and improve the health of all who serve to meet our Nation’s needs

Answer 31

Air Force Medical Service

Mission

Question 32

Vision is to ensure that patients are the “Healthiest and Highest Performing Segment of the United States by 2025

Answer 32

Air Force Medical Service

Vision

Question 33

Air Force Medical Service’s four primary objectives are

Answer 33

• Promote and sustain a healthy and fit force
• Prevent illness and injury
• Restore health
• Optimize human performance

Question 34

Provides information on focus areas, such as integrative wellness, mental wellness, nutrition, physical activity, sleep, and tobacco-free living

Answer 34

Operation Live Well