Suicide Risk Assessment Exam Questions Solved 100% Latest Update 2025
Suicide prevalence? - Answers ~35,000 or more per year in United States
- 5-6% (1,800) are in-patient suicides
4th leading cause of death
- Ages 10 to 65
Stongest predictor of suicide? - Answers Psychiatric illness
% of pts...
Suicide Attempts:- (0.7% population/year; - 10-20x's more prevalent than suicide)
Most suicidal thoughts/attempts do not die by suicide
Most significant risk factor for suicide attempt? - Answers ...
Determination of high intent? (5) - Answers - Taking measures to avoid discovery
- Using more lethal methods
- Physical injuries from attempt
- Suicide note
- Did pt expect to die?
Meds tx of suicide risk? (5) - Answers ECT Evidence for short-term reduction of suicide, but not long-
term.
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