Psychosocial Integrity:

Do you assess for suicide potential whenever a patient makes any statement about wanting to die or kill self?

Yes, in fact whenever a patient makes a statement about wishing or wanting to die or kill self you must ALWAYS AND FIRST assess for suicide potential — stop everything and assess for suicide patient (expect CPR, of course).

Children are at ________ risk for suicide.

Low

Adolescents are (low/high) risk for suicide.

High

Young adults are (low/high) risk for suicide.

High to moderate.

People between 25 and 50 years are (low/moderate/high) risk for suicide.

Low to moderate.

People over 50 years are (low/high) risk for suicide/

High

The patient who has a definite plan is (low/high) risk for suicide.

Moderate to high, depends on feasibility and ease of plan.

The use of pills makes the patient (low/moderate/high) risk for suicide.

Moderate

The patient who has NO definite plan is (low/high) risk for suicide.

Low

The use of _______, _________ & ________ to kill self, make high risk suicide.

Guns, ropes, knives

Who is at higher risk for suicide, a man or a woman?

Man

Of: married, divorced, and separated, which material status is highest risk for suicide? Lowest risk for suicide?

Highest-separated then divorced.

Lowest-married

The goal of action while the suicidal patient is still on the phone is to get _________ person _______ the ________.

Another person on the scene (this immediately decreases risk) Remember: people who are alone are always high risk.

What are the 4 classic suicide precautions?

Search personal belongings for drugs and alcohol, remove any sharp objects, remove any device for hanging or strangling; must be on constant one-to-one observation (NEVER out of sight).

Once the patient is admitted for attempted suicide should you ever discuss the attempt w/ them?

No, you should not focus on the attempt, focus on the present and future.