Nursing 172: suicide prevention Questions With Complete
Solutions
Communication enhancement: Correct Answers Acknowledge
how difficult and painful recent losses must be (It's sounds like
it has been rough for you lately)." "I know you feel you cannot
go on, but I believe with help you will be able too."" You may
not see it just now."
Convey:
1.Unbearable pain can be survived
2.Help is available
3.You are not alone
Demographics of suicide: Correct Answers -Second leading
cause of death among Americans 15-34, the fourth leading cause
of death for ages 35-44,the fifth leading cause of death for
individuals age 45-64.
-Since the Iraq War began-including in 2010 and 2011-more
soldiers died by suicide then died in combat. Suicide rates
among military personnel now exceed those of the general
population.
Drug alert for suicide: antidepressants Correct Answers -when
beginning antidepressants, patients are at continued or increased
risk for suicide in the first few weeks of therapy
-increase in energy may make the patient more likely to act on
suicide ideation and make them capable of carrying out plans
, Etiology of suicide Correct Answers -The sociological factors
include lack of family & social support.
-Occupation: Suicide rates are higher among physicians, artists,
dentists, law enforcement officers, lawyers, and insurance
agents. There are more suicides among the unemployed. Suicide
rates increase during economic recessions and depressions.
-Psychological factors constitute Freud's theory of aggression
turned inward.
Biological factors focus on low serotonin concentration.
-Genetic factors include familial pattern based on twin studies.
Evaluate Intent of suicide ideation Correct Answers -Most
people with suicidal ideation send either direct or indirect
signals about their intent to harm themselves .
-It is standard practice to inquire about suicide or self-harm
thoughts in any setting where people seek treatment for
emotional problems.
For the nurse to tell a client that she or he will not tell anyone
about their discussion puts the nurse in a difficult position. Some
information must be shared with other team members for the
client's/other's safety: examples Correct Answers -suicide plan
-homicide plan
General Outcomes Correct Answers -Identify personal health
threats
Solutions
Communication enhancement: Correct Answers Acknowledge
how difficult and painful recent losses must be (It's sounds like
it has been rough for you lately)." "I know you feel you cannot
go on, but I believe with help you will be able too."" You may
not see it just now."
Convey:
1.Unbearable pain can be survived
2.Help is available
3.You are not alone
Demographics of suicide: Correct Answers -Second leading
cause of death among Americans 15-34, the fourth leading cause
of death for ages 35-44,the fifth leading cause of death for
individuals age 45-64.
-Since the Iraq War began-including in 2010 and 2011-more
soldiers died by suicide then died in combat. Suicide rates
among military personnel now exceed those of the general
population.
Drug alert for suicide: antidepressants Correct Answers -when
beginning antidepressants, patients are at continued or increased
risk for suicide in the first few weeks of therapy
-increase in energy may make the patient more likely to act on
suicide ideation and make them capable of carrying out plans
, Etiology of suicide Correct Answers -The sociological factors
include lack of family & social support.
-Occupation: Suicide rates are higher among physicians, artists,
dentists, law enforcement officers, lawyers, and insurance
agents. There are more suicides among the unemployed. Suicide
rates increase during economic recessions and depressions.
-Psychological factors constitute Freud's theory of aggression
turned inward.
Biological factors focus on low serotonin concentration.
-Genetic factors include familial pattern based on twin studies.
Evaluate Intent of suicide ideation Correct Answers -Most
people with suicidal ideation send either direct or indirect
signals about their intent to harm themselves .
-It is standard practice to inquire about suicide or self-harm
thoughts in any setting where people seek treatment for
emotional problems.
For the nurse to tell a client that she or he will not tell anyone
about their discussion puts the nurse in a difficult position. Some
information must be shared with other team members for the
client's/other's safety: examples Correct Answers -suicide plan
-homicide plan
General Outcomes Correct Answers -Identify personal health
threats
