Subject: Psychiatric nursing Total MCQ: 30
Time: 45 Minutes
1. Which of the following is not considered a risk factor for suicide?
a) Depression
b) Substance abuse
c) Social support
d) Previous suicide attempt
2. When assessing suicide risk, the nurse should prioritize:
a) The client's mental health diagnosis
b) The client's previous suicide attempts
c) The presence of a suicide plan
d) The client's family history of suicide
3. Which of the following is an example of a protective factor against
suicide?
a) Access to lethal means
b) Family history of suicide
c) Social isolation
d) Strong problem-solving skills
4. Which statement regarding suicide risk assessment is correct?
a) Only mental health professionals can assess suicide risk.
b) A client who denies suicidal ideation cannot be at risk for suicide.
c) Assessing for hopelessness is not relevant to suicide risk assessment.
d) Assessing for ambivalence about suicide is important in risk assessment.
, 5. The SAD PERSONS scale is a tool used to:
a) Assess the severity of depression
b) Evaluate a client's social support system
c) Identify risk factors for suicide
d) Measure the effectiveness of suicide interventions
6. When assessing a client's suicide plan, the nurse should determine:
a) The specific details of the plan
b) The client's reasons for wanting to die
c) The client's current level of distress
d) The client's history of self-harm
7. Which of the following statements regarding self-harm is correct?
a) Self-harm is always a suicidal gesture.
b) Self-harm is always a cry for attention.
c) Self-harm can serve as a coping mechanism for emotional pain.
d) Self-harm is only seen in individuals with borderline personality disorder.
8. Which of the following is an appropriate nursing intervention for a
client at high risk for suicide?
a) Leaving the client alone in a private room to prevent triggering emotional
distress
b) Providing close supervision and observation
c) Allowing the client unrestricted access to personal belongings
d) Engaging in detailed discussions about suicide methods with the client
Time: 45 Minutes
1. Which of the following is not considered a risk factor for suicide?
a) Depression
b) Substance abuse
c) Social support
d) Previous suicide attempt
2. When assessing suicide risk, the nurse should prioritize:
a) The client's mental health diagnosis
b) The client's previous suicide attempts
c) The presence of a suicide plan
d) The client's family history of suicide
3. Which of the following is an example of a protective factor against
suicide?
a) Access to lethal means
b) Family history of suicide
c) Social isolation
d) Strong problem-solving skills
4. Which statement regarding suicide risk assessment is correct?
a) Only mental health professionals can assess suicide risk.
b) A client who denies suicidal ideation cannot be at risk for suicide.
c) Assessing for hopelessness is not relevant to suicide risk assessment.
d) Assessing for ambivalence about suicide is important in risk assessment.
, 5. The SAD PERSONS scale is a tool used to:
a) Assess the severity of depression
b) Evaluate a client's social support system
c) Identify risk factors for suicide
d) Measure the effectiveness of suicide interventions
6. When assessing a client's suicide plan, the nurse should determine:
a) The specific details of the plan
b) The client's reasons for wanting to die
c) The client's current level of distress
d) The client's history of self-harm
7. Which of the following statements regarding self-harm is correct?
a) Self-harm is always a suicidal gesture.
b) Self-harm is always a cry for attention.
c) Self-harm can serve as a coping mechanism for emotional pain.
d) Self-harm is only seen in individuals with borderline personality disorder.
8. Which of the following is an appropriate nursing intervention for a
client at high risk for suicide?
a) Leaving the client alone in a private room to prevent triggering emotional
distress
b) Providing close supervision and observation
c) Allowing the client unrestricted access to personal belongings
d) Engaging in detailed discussions about suicide methods with the client
