Chapter 23: Suicide

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

What is the main difference between suicidal ideation and completed suicide?

Suicidal ideation only occurs in females, while completed suicide is more common in adolescent and middle-aged males.

Suicidal ideation is a short-term feeling of hopelessness, while completed suicide is a long-term solution to problems.

Suicidal ideation involves thoughts about committing suicide, while completed suicide refers to the actual act of killing oneself. (correct)

Suicidal ideation is always a cry for attention, while completed suicide is a deliberate, intentional act.

Which of the following is a myth about suicide, according to the text?

People who talk about suicide never commit it.

Asking a client about suicide will cause the suicidal individual to actually commit suicide. (correct)

There is no way to help someone who really wants to kill themselves.

Ignoring verbal threats of suicide will reduce the individual’s use of these behaviors.

Who are the individuals at increased risk for suicide, according to the text?

Active military personnel/veterans and those with a comorbid mental illness. (correct)

People with substance use disorders or personality disorders.

Females who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender.

People with a comorbid mental illness such as anxiety disorders or eating disorders.

What is the main challenge in providing interventions for clients contemplating suicide?

The aftermath or ramifications of suicide are often overlooked by clients. Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is not mentioned as a potential protective factor against suicide?

Lack of access to adequate mental health care Signup and view all the answers

What does the Suicide Assessment Five-step Evaluation and Triage (SAFE-T) help assess for?

Potential suicide risk Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a covert (indirect) suicidal comment?

“Everything is looking pretty grim for me.” Signup and view all the answers

What should be assessed regarding the client's suicide plan?

The client's access to the intended method Signup and view all the answers

Which ethnic group has the highest rate of suicide according to the text?

American Indian and Alaskan Native Signup and view all the answers

What is indicated by a sudden change in mood from sad and depressed to happy and peaceful?

Indication of possible suicide intention Signup and view all the answers

Chapter 23: Suicide

Podcast Beta

Questions and Answers

What is the main difference between suicidal ideation and completed suicide?

Which of the following is a myth about suicide, according to the text?

Who are the individuals at increased risk for suicide, according to the text?

What is the main challenge in providing interventions for clients contemplating suicide?

Which factor is not mentioned as a potential protective factor against suicide?

What does the Suicide Assessment Five-step Evaluation and Triage (SAFE-T) help assess for?

What is an example of a covert (indirect) suicidal comment?

What should be assessed regarding the client's suicide plan?

Which ethnic group has the highest rate of suicide according to the text?

What is indicated by a sudden change in mood from sad and depressed to happy and peaceful?

More Quizzes Like This

Suicide Risk Assessment Quiz for Nurses

Quiz sur l'évaluation des pensées suicidaires et la prévention du suic...

Evaluación de la ideación suicida

Señales de alerta de riesgo suicida

Upgrade to continue