Suicide Assessment and Prevention _ ____________________________________________________________
41. Which of the following is TRUE regarding alcohol/ drug use and suicide? A) A substantial proportion of suicide victims test positive for alcohol and/or other drugs. B) Comorbid substance use and psychiatric disorders substantially increase the risk of suicidal behavior. C) Alcohol and drug abuse are second only to mood disorders as conditions most associated with suicide. D) All of the above 42. Which of the following sociodemographic factors is NOT associated with increased suicide risk? A) Unemployment B) Marriage among men C) Previous suicide attempt D) Occupations such as veterinary surgeons, pharmacists, dentists, and farmers 43. Which of the following is considered a risk factor for suicide in military veterans? A) Traumatic brain injury B) Administrative separation from service/unit C) Combat exposure (particularly deployment to a combat theater and/or adverse deployment experiences) D) All of the above 44. Which of the following is a warning sign of imminent suicide? A) Decreased alcohol and/or other drug use B) Distant history of humiliation, failure, or severe loss C) Making a plan (e.g., giving away prized possessions) D) Recent inhibition and unwillingness to take necessary risks 45. Superficial-to-moderate intentional self-harm is characterized by A) dementia. B) fatal intent. C) suicidal behaviors. D) a desire to relieve tension, release anger, and regain self- control. 46. What is the most commonly used lethal means in suicide completions? A) Firearms B) Prescription drugs C) Rope (i.e., suffocation) D) Household toxins (e.g., bleach)
47. All of the following are recommended in the assessment of suicide risk, EXCEPT: A) Show a willingness to help. B) Establish a positive rapport with the patient. C) Ask closed-ended and direct questions at the beginning of the meeting. D) Gradually ask a series of open-ended questions probing for feelings, thoughts, and behaviors consistent with suicide risk. 48. Intermediate acute risk patients include those patients with A) recent suicidal ideation who have no specific plans or intent to engage in lethal self-directed violence and have no history of active suicidal behavior. B) an appropriately managed mental disorder who do not report suicidal thoughts. C) current suicidal ideation but with no intent or preparatory behavior. D) warning signs, serious thoughts of suicide, a plan and/ or intent to engage in lethal self-directed violence, a recent suicide attempt, and/or those with prominent agitation, impulsivity, psychosis. 49. Which of the following is an appropriate initial action for a person who is at low acute risk for suicide? A) Treat presenting problems B) Refer to behavioral health provider for complete evaluation and interventions C) Immediate transfer with escort to urgent/emergency care setting for hospitalization D) Maintain direct observational control of the patient 50. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic shared by effective suicide prevention programs? A) Definition of the desired outcomes
B) Clear identification of the intended population C) Use of interventions known to effect a particular outcome D) Acting independently to eliminate the need for coordination
Course Code: PYPA06SA
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