Suicide Assessment & Prevention Quiz

Suicide Assessment & Prevention

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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

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