Suicide Assessment & Prevention Quiz Name* Email Program* I certify that I completed training on Suicide Prevention on (date) MM slash DD slash YYYY 1. Which of the following statements is NOT true?* A. People usually go thru a period of planning and procrastination before attempting suicide B. Some youth (not all) can be impulsive and move quickly toward suicide C. Most suicides are a sudden, spontaneous act D. In most cases there are warning signs of suicide 2. Research has shown that warning signs are present in more than:* A. 50% of suicides B. 60% of suicides C. 70% of suicides D. 80% of suicides 3. Asking someone if they are thinking about suicide will likely increase the chance that the person will kill themselves.* A. True B. False 4. The following are all personal risk factors for suicide with the exception of:* A. alcohol and drug abuse B. poor impulse control C. changes in living situation D. real or perceived losses 5. Being open to and learning more about the following can reveal possible warning signs of suicide:* A. situations; physical changes; moods; feelings; losses B. situations; physical changes; behaviors; thoughts; feelings C. physical changes; relationships; behaviors; thoughts; finances D. none of the above 6. The following are all physical changes that could indicate possible warning signs for suicide: lacking interest/pleasure in all things; disturbed sleep; change/loss in appetite/weight, neglect of appearance/hygiene* A. True B. False 7. Almost any situation can lead a person to consider suicide, depending on how they feel about it.* A. True B. False 8. When intervening in a potential suicidal situation, it is important to:* A. show you care by listening and acknowledging their feelings B. ask specific questions to assess the risk C. plan for safety by identifying resources and getting them help D. all of the above 9. When assisting a person with creating a safe plan, it is important to address the immediate crisis, as well as a long term solution to their problems.* A. True B. False 10. Some people can contemplate suicide for days, weeks and even years without attempting self-harm.* A. True B. False Δ
