Take the Test

1. Which statement is true concerning suicide in Washington State in 2020?

• a. Washington residents living in rural areas have a lower suicide rate.
• b. African Americans and Hispanics in Washington have the highest suicide rates.
• c. The leading method of suicide for both males and females in Washington was poisoning by drug overdose.
• d. Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the state.

2. Which characteristic is an external/environmental protective factor for suicide?

• a. Good impulse control
• b. Strong sense of cultural identity
• c. Strong relationships
• d. Strong problem-solving skills

3. Which statement describes the Joint Commission recommendation for suicide screening?

• a. For adolescent patients in primary care settings
• b. For adult patients in acute care settings
• c. For older adult patients in primary care settings
• d. For all individuals ages 12 and over in all medical settings

4. Which action is considered the “gold standard” for suicide assessment and intervention?

• a. Reviewing the patient’s history of mental disorders
• b. Conducting a clinical interview
• c. Administering the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ)
• d. Screening with the Scale for Suicide Ideation-Worst (SSI-W)

5. At which level of risk would a patient having thoughts of death, no plan for suicide, and no history of suicidal behavior be categorized?

• a. High
• b. Moderate
• c. Low
• d. None

6. Which program is a Washington State initiative that focuses on reducing suicide by empowering individuals and communities to take sustainable action, champion systemic change, and restore hope?

• a. Bree Collaborative
• b. Forefront Suicide Prevention
• c. Gatekeeper Training Program
• d. Coaching into Care

7. Which statement is correct about the ethical issues involved in suicide prevention?

• a. The patient’s right to self-determination is not affected by suicide interventions.
• b. Involuntary hospitalization of a suicidal patient does not increase risk of suicide post discharge.
• c. Involuntary hospitalization conflicts with the principle of autonomy.
• d. There are no potential harms inherent in civil commitment.