Take the Test

1. Which statement is correct regarding the impacts of suicide among specific groups in the United States?

• a. The suicide rate for Non-Hispanic American Indians/Alaska Natives is lowest among racial/ethnic groups.
• b. Individuals ages 85 and older have the lowest rate of suicide.
• c. Nurses are 18% more likely to die from suicide than the general population.
• d. By sexual orientation, transgender youth had the lowest risk of suicide.

2. Which risk factor for suicide is specifically associated with burnout and especially affects those in the nursing profession?

• a. Impulsive/aggressive tendencies
• b. Cultural and religious factors
• c. Socioeconomic factors
• d. Chronic, high workplace stress

3. 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

4. For which reason would 80% of people with mental health issues avoid seeking help?

• a. Limited access to treatment
• b. Mental health stigma
• c. Concerns about confidentiality
• d. Lack of support from family

5. 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)

6. 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

7. Which statement is correct about a suicide safety plan?

• a. It assesses the likelihood that the patient is going to attempt suicide.
• b. It is written by the healthcare provider.
• c. It determines which risk category the patient falls within.
• d. It is collaboratively written in the patient’s own words.

8. Which suicide prevention strategy provides training on emotional debriefings to help staff communicate about stressful situations?

• a. Suicide Prevention Resource for Action
• b. Gatekeeper Training Program
• c. Healer Education, Assessment, and Referral (HEAR) program
• d. American Rescue Plan Act of 2021

9. 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 patient considering suicide 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.