Assessment & Initial Mngmt of Suicidal Ideation: Pre-Test

Assessment & Initial Mngmt of Suicidal Ideation: Pre-Test

Please provide a response to the following questions. Thank you for valuable input and time.

Please select the date this live training occurred.*

1. Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for suicidality?*

a. Previous suicide attempts

b. Social isolation

c. Serious illness

d. Living in a nursing home

2. A resident who purposely hits their head against the wall is an example of Non-suicidal Self-injury (NSSI).*

a. True

b. False

3. A resident statement of “I’ve lived long enough and I’m tired. If I died tonight, I’d be happy,” is an example of active suicidal ideation.*

a. True

b. False

4. Which level of risk is a resident considered to be on who has a history of past suicide attempt and is presenting with active suicidal ideation?*

a. No risk

b. Low

c. Medium

d. High

5. Which of the following is an appropriate safety plan for a resident with active suicidal ideation with a plan, but without intent?*

a. This resident is high risk and needs to be sent on an M1 hold for emergent psychiatric evaluation.

b. This resident is low risk and can stay in the facility with monitoring every 15 minutes.

c. This resident is medium risk and can stay in the facility with a 1:1 companion, removal of access to means, and with an urgent follow up from their provider or mental health provider.

d. This resident is medium risk but should be evaluated in emergency room because they have a plan.

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