Exam Preview for 1123: Suicide Awareness, Assessment and Interventi

Suicide Awareness, Assessment and Intervention for Allied Health Professionals

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1. Which of the following is true about suicide prevention? Once a person decides to die by suicide, there is nothing anyone can do to stop them. There are never warning signs of a suicide attempt Talking about suicide will increase the risk of suicide Suicide can be prevented and it is important to talk about it with people who may be suicidal to learn more about their mindset and intentions
2. Which of the following is true about suicide and depression? Suicide only affects people who are depressed Depression and suicide are not related Untreated depression is the leading cause of suicide, but there are usually several causes for suicide Suicide only affects people who are weak
3. Which of the following is true about talking about suicide? People who die by suicide do not usually talk about it first Talking about suicide with someone increases the risk they will attempt suicide Always take talk about suicide seriously It is important to ignore talk about suicide as it is an attention seeking behavior
4. Which of the following is true about suicide in children? Children do not die by suicide as they remain hopeful that they have their whole lives ahead of them Suicide only affects teenagers; younger children do not die by suicide Suicidal feelings do not recur in children Suicide affects people of all ages, and suicidal feelings can recur
5. Which of following terms is accepted by suicide advocacy groups as best practices for referring to someone for whom suicide was the cause of death? “died by suicide” “committed suicide” “caused themselves to pass away” “passed on due to self causes”
6. Suicide is the ______ leading cause of death for people aged 10-34 years old. Second Fifth Tenth Fourteenth
7. Thinking about, considering, or planning suicide is defined as: Suicide attempt Suicide ideation Self-directed violence Suicide survivor
8. Suicide rates vary by race, ethnicity, age, and other demographics with the highest rates among: Non-Hispanic Whites, American Indians, and Alaskan Natives Mexican Americans African Americans Cuban Americans
9. Which of the following is a warning sign of suicide? Celebratory life event like wedding, birthday Change in behavior or mood related to a loss or painful life event Improved health status There are no warning signs of suicide
10. There has been a _________ in suicide rates across the United States from 1999 to 2016. 5% decrease 10% decrease 30% increase 40% increase
11. Risk factors for suicide may include: Health issues Environmental factors Historical factors All of the above
12. In addition to emotional cost, suicide and suicide attempts cost about _________ a year in combined medical and work loss costs: $20 billion $70 billion $180 billion $550 billion
13. An intoxicated or impaired person has an increased risk for suicide because: Feelings of anxiety, depression and anger are improved Effective coping strategies are enhanced A person is more likely to act on suicidal feelings All of the above
14. All of the following statements about Electronic Health Records (EHRs) are true EXCEPT: EHRs function as an early warning system to alert clinicians about patients who should be assessed for suicide Algorithms assessing risk are based upon patient's diagnoses, specifically comorbid conditions, and demographic characteristics recorded in the EHR EHRs are mediocre screening tools It is important to advocate for use of EHRs at your organization
15. SBAR stands for: Situation, background, assessment, recommendation Situation, best practices, assessment, reconciliation Self-help, best practices, assessment, reconciliation Self-help, background, alignment, recommendation
16. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline can be reached by dialing: 911 988 411 HELP(4357)
17. When considering treatment options, it is important to look at the scope of practice for a mental health provider. Which of the following provider types can diagnose mental disorders, provide psychological treatment for individuals/families/groups, and administer and interpret psychological tests? Clinical social worker Clinical psychologist Psychiatrist Advanced practice psychiatric nurse
18. What is the most widely available resource for suicide intervention in the U.S.? Local crisis clinics Online chat groups Telephone hotlines None of the above
19. What is the relationship between the opioid epidemic and suicide in the U.S.? there is no relation persons with opioid use disorder are less likely to attempt suicide persons with opioid use disorder are more likely to plan and attempt suicide as people who do not report opioid use the treatment for opioid use disorder and suicide ideation is the same
20. Which of the following summary statements from this course is FALSE? Suicide affects people of all ages and race/ethnicities although it disproportionately impacts some groups Suicide is described as a multifactorial “perfect storm” causing feelings of despair, hopelessness and intense pain Suicide rates are declining in the U.S. thanks to increased coverage and availability of mental health expertise Awareness and prevention of suicide is critical for all health professionals