Suicide Intervention and Prevention for Healthcare Workers

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Question 1:

Which is a TRUE statement regarding the prevalence of suicide in the United States?

A) The rate of suicide is lowest in middle age.

B) The highest rate of suicide is among adults aged 45 to 64 years.

C) Suicide rates are higher among women than among men.

D) The highest rate of suicide is among Asians and Pacific Islanders.

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Question 2:

Poverty and unemployment are linked with higher levels of suicidal thoughts and attempts.

A) True

B) False

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Question 3:

Following is the true meaning of “Assisted suicide”.

A) Suicide to benefit others

B) A suicidal act that is not fatal

C) Suicide committed with the help of another person

D) Suicide by a group of people

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Question 4:

Which is a social behavior that increases the risk for suicide among adolescents?

A) Religious beliefs

B) Parental divorce

C) Adverse childhood experiences

D) Bullying

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Question 5:

The following risk factors for suicide should be considered in identifying those who would benefit from screening.

A) Recent history of a suicide attempt

B) Drug abuse or alcohol abuse problems

C) Family history of suicide or violence

D) All of the above

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Question 6:

Following method is considered Higher-risk methods for suicide:

A) Cutting one’s wrists

B) Ingesting pills

C) Jumping off a high place

D) None of the above

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Question 7:

The individual who is suicidal should be encouraged and given the opportunity to express thoughts and feelings and allowed to discharge pent-up and repressed emotions.

A) True

B) False

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Question 8:

Following behavior may signal risk of suicide.

A) Not returning call in timely manner from family and friends.

B) Giving away prized possessions

C) Not showing up for activities

D) Frequently visiting family and friends.

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Question 9:

Veterans, members of the armed forces, and their families have lower suicide attempt or completion rates than the general population

A) True

B) False

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Question 10:

Following is NOT an appropriate action in primary care for people with acute risk of suicide attempts.

A) Consider consultation with behavioral health to determine need for referral and treatment

B) Maintain direct observational control of the patient

C) Limit access to lethal means

D) Immediately transfer with escort to Urgent/ED care setting for hospitalization

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Question 11:

Following is an appropriate decision by the clinician for management of a patient considered high risk for suicide.

A) Recommend outpatient follow-up.

B) Refer to outpatient psychiatric evaluation and treatment.

C) Ensure that the patient is under constant observation and monitoring while arrangements are made for immediate transfer with escort to emergency care for psychiatric evaluation and possibly hospitalization.

D) Do nothing

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Question 12:

A public health approach to suicide prevention employs strategies that :

A) Provide access to mental health services

B) Establish crisis management and postvention procedures

C) Restrict access to lethal means

D) All of the above

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Question 13:

Female nurse suicide rates were higher than female suicide rates in the general population.

A) True

B) False

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Question 14:

Constant dread or panic when at work is NOT warning signs and symptoms of burnout, CF, or STS among healthcare workers.

A) True

B) False

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Question 15:

Learning to say no and setting boundaries can prevent burnout.

A) True

B) False

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