Take the Test

1. 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

2. Which person is considered at risk for suicide?

• a. A 55-year-old male who started employment at age 18
• b. A 60-year-old female whose spouse died six months ago
• c. A 23-year-old female who attends religious services on holidays
• d. A 70-year-old male whose grandson helps with the garden

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. For which patient would the Ask (ASQ) Suicide Screening tool be appropriate?

• a. An 80-year-old male who naps several times during the day
• b. A 50-year-old female who asks for help with smoking cessation techniques
• c. A 9-year-old girl who asks a parent to donate favorite dolls to an orphanage
• d. A 30-year-old male whose work schedule prevents socializing with friends on weekends

5. Which statement by a patient at risk for suicide indicates the need for prevention intervention in the home environment?

• a. “I turn in my old, unused medications to the pharmacy.”
• b. “I attend job retraining courses online at home.”
• c. “I keep a gun under my bed to feel safer at night.”
• d. “I play cards at the community center two afternoons a week.”