Study Guide (SAFE-T Assessment + AIMS Scale + MMSE)

Question 1

What does the SAFE-T Assessment stand for?

Answer 1

Suicide Assessment Five-Step Evaluation & Triage

Question 2

What is the 1st step of the SAFE-T Assessment?

Answer 2

Identify Risk Factors (Note the ones that can be modified to reduce that)

Question 3

What is the 2nd step of the SAFE-T Assessment?

Answer 3

Identify Protective Factors (Note the ones that can be enhanced)

Question 4

What is the 3rd step of the SAFE-T Assessment?

Answer 4

Conduct a Suicide Inquiry (Suicidal Thoughts, Behavior, & Intent)

Question 5

What is the 4th step of the SAFE-T Assessment?

Answer 5

Determine Risk Level / Intervention (After identifying the risk, choose appropriate intervention to address + reduce risk)

Question 6

What is the 5th step of the SAFE-T Assessment?

Answer 6

Document (Assess risk, rationale, intervention, and follow-ups)

Question 7

What does the AIMS Scale stand for?

Answer 7

Abnormal Involuntary Movement Scale

Question 8

What AIMS score is considered to be positive?

Answer 8

A score of 2 or more movements or a score of 3 or 4 in a single movement

Question 9

What AIMS score is not considered to be positive?

Answer 9

A score of 1 in four movements

Question 10

What does a MMSE stand for?

Answer 10

Mini-Mental Status Exam

Question 11

What is the MMSE?

Answer 11

A test on paper of cognitive function based on a total possible score of 30 points

Question 12

What are some things that the MMSE tests?

Answer 12

Orientation, Concentration, Attention, Verbal Memory, Naming, & Visuospatial Skills

Question 13

What score on the MMSE is considered to be normal?

Answer 13

A score of 25 or more