Take the Test

1. Which statement is correct regarding 2020 data on suicide among veterans and active-duty military?

• a. Young enlisted females were at greatest risk.
• b. Suicide deaths increased for all branches of active-duty military.
• c. The suicide rate for male veterans was the lowest since 2016.
• d. There was a rising trend in veteran suicides in 2020.

2. For which reason are military personnel most likely to make a suicide attempt or die by suicide?

• a. They have a history of abuse, family violence, neglect, or trauma.
• b. They have limited social and familial support.
• c. They have access to lethal means of self-harm, such as firearms or medications.
• d. They experience emotional distress from depression and posttraumatic stress.

3. Which statement is a true regarding suicide risk among military personnel?

• a. Service members who attempt suicide prior to enlistment do not have an increased risk for suicide.
• b. For females in the military, sexual trauma is the primary cause for increased rates of suicide.
• c. Medical conditions have no association with increased suicide risk.
• d. A veteran who was wounded in combat does not have an increased risk for suicide.

4. Which phrase describes 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

5. Which cause is most closely associated with traumatic brain injury in deployed military personnel?

• a. Falls
• b. Assaults
• c. Explosions
• d. Motor vehicle rollovers

6. Which suicide warning sign is associated specifically with military personnel?

• a. Giving away personal possessions
• b. Visiting or called people to say goodbye
• c. Searching for a method to end their life
• d. Cleaning a souvenir weapon

7. 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)

8. 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

9. Which model of care is an alternative to inpatient or emergency department services for a person in a suicidal crisis when the person is not in immediate danger?

• a. Tele–mental health
• b. Emergency respite care
• c. Crisis support and follow-up
• d. Brief intervention and follow-up