Week 6 BSN 375 Prevention of Suicide Exam |
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,Summary
Factors relating to suicide can be
categorized as biological,
psychological, or sociological.
Suicidal behavior occurs in males
and females of all ages, across all
economic levels, and among all
ethnic groups. Lack of social
support, recent loss, medical
problems, alcohol or drug abuse,
and cognitive difficulties increase the
risk for suicide. Protective factors
against suicide should be
strengthened, rather than simply
weighed as factors that mitigate the
risk for suicide. Early identification of
suicidal ideation presents the best
opportunity for medical
professionals and others to
implement interventions that can
prevent suicide. When assessing a
person who may be suicidal, the
nurse should determine whether the
patient has a history of mental health
problems and diagnoses that are
associated with suicidal behavior.
The mental health exam should
include assessment for difficulties
with impulse control and
, Question 1 of 10 Biological
An older adult patient who is a Serotonin deficiency is a biological risk factor for
veteran has a history of depression suicide.
and takes serotonin. Which type of
risk factor for suicidality is associated
with serotonin deficiency?
Biological
Sociological
Psychological
Biopsychosocial
Question 2 of 10 Age
An 86-year-old African-American Suicides are increasing at the fastest rate among
female patient recently lost her males who are 85 years of age and older.
spouse. The patient has a history of
cancer and is receiving treatment Disease process
that includes medication for pain Persons with chronic diseases such as cancer and
control. Which factors place her at pain syndromes are more vulnerable to suicide.
high risk for suicide?
Select all that apply. Recent loss of spouse
Age Significant losses, such as losses due to divorce or
Sex death, can increase risk for suicide.
Disease process
Recent loss of spouse
Strong religious affiliation
Question 3 of 10 Presence of a lethal suicide plan
What is the most critical risk factor One of the most critical factors indicating imminent
for the nurse to consider when suicide risk is the presence of a suicide plan.
determining the seriousness of
suicide risk?
History of depression
Prior suicide attempts
Low socioeconomic status
Presence of a lethal suicide plan
Questions with 100% Correct Answers | Verified |
Latest Update 2026
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Terms in this set (35)
,Summary
Factors relating to suicide can be
categorized as biological,
psychological, or sociological.
Suicidal behavior occurs in males
and females of all ages, across all
economic levels, and among all
ethnic groups. Lack of social
support, recent loss, medical
problems, alcohol or drug abuse,
and cognitive difficulties increase the
risk for suicide. Protective factors
against suicide should be
strengthened, rather than simply
weighed as factors that mitigate the
risk for suicide. Early identification of
suicidal ideation presents the best
opportunity for medical
professionals and others to
implement interventions that can
prevent suicide. When assessing a
person who may be suicidal, the
nurse should determine whether the
patient has a history of mental health
problems and diagnoses that are
associated with suicidal behavior.
The mental health exam should
include assessment for difficulties
with impulse control and
, Question 1 of 10 Biological
An older adult patient who is a Serotonin deficiency is a biological risk factor for
veteran has a history of depression suicide.
and takes serotonin. Which type of
risk factor for suicidality is associated
with serotonin deficiency?
Biological
Sociological
Psychological
Biopsychosocial
Question 2 of 10 Age
An 86-year-old African-American Suicides are increasing at the fastest rate among
female patient recently lost her males who are 85 years of age and older.
spouse. The patient has a history of
cancer and is receiving treatment Disease process
that includes medication for pain Persons with chronic diseases such as cancer and
control. Which factors place her at pain syndromes are more vulnerable to suicide.
high risk for suicide?
Select all that apply. Recent loss of spouse
Age Significant losses, such as losses due to divorce or
Sex death, can increase risk for suicide.
Disease process
Recent loss of spouse
Strong religious affiliation
Question 3 of 10 Presence of a lethal suicide plan
What is the most critical risk factor One of the most critical factors indicating imminent
for the nurse to consider when suicide risk is the presence of a suicide plan.
determining the seriousness of
suicide risk?
History of depression
Prior suicide attempts
Low socioeconomic status
Presence of a lethal suicide plan
