99. Warning signs for suicide indicate imminent danger and require immediate action. Warning signs for youth include seeking a means for suicide and a. Talking or writing about suicide b. Does not include talking or writing about suicide since this is a normal developmental stage for adolescents c. Appear to differ from warning signs observed among adults d. Are the same as risk factors associated with suicide. 100. A formal suicide assessment with youth can be hampered by under-reporting and the adolescent’s fears about the consequences of admitting to suicidal thoughts. Several techniques to overcome their hesitancy include: a. Reassurance, normalization, and symptom amplification b. Symptom denial, confidentiality limits and rapport c. Parental exclusion and peer involvement d. All the above are parts of a successful formal suicide assessment 101. During an initial suicide assessment, a 15-year-old boy admits to “some alcohol use.” The clinician follows up with the following statement. “So, what do you mean by some, something like a case of beer or so?” This is an example of a. Normalization b. Symptom acceptance c. Shame attenuation d. Symptom amplification 102. During a suicide assessment, the following questions are assessing _________? Have you ever attempted suicide in the past? Have you ever tried to harm yourself? Have you been exposed to or participated in any violence in the past? a. Perceived burdensomeness b. Hopelessness c. Acquired capability d. Interpersonal disconnectedness 103. Once a risk for suicide has been identified, the clinician and client should a. Prepare a no-suicide contract b. Develop a safety plan c. Arrange for hospitalization d. Compose a caring letter to be read during a time of crisis 104. Attachment based family therapy focuses on resolution of attachment ruptures to form a more secure and safe base for adolescents. With which theory of suicide is this approach consistent? a. Shneidman’s Theory of the Suicidal Mind b. Altruistic suicide c. Joiner’s Interpersonal Theory of Suicide d. Fatalistic suicide 105. A safety plan should include all of the following EXCEPT a. The number for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline b. Internal coping strategies to be used during a crisis c. A “no-suicide” contract d. All the above are part of a safety plan 106. Treatment goals for suicidal youth in therapy should a. Focus on long-term objectives b. Include a statement reflecting a commitment to treatment c. Should avoid pharmacological treatments that have been shown to increase suicide risk d. Include a remission of suicidal thoughts and suicide attempts
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