Suicide

Question 1

Who is at higher risk to commit Copycat suicide?

Answer 1

Adolescents

Question 2

In the process of suicide what is Stage 1 define as?

Answer 2

Actively searching for solutions
No SI, ST
Vulnerability

Question 3

In the process of suicide what is Stage 2 define as?

Answer 3

Suicidal Flashes and appearance of suicidal thoughts
tries different solutions without recovering his balance
May consider Suicide to end the suffering

Question 4

In the process of suicide what is Stage 3 define as?

Answer 4

Suicidal ideas linger in thought process

Question 5

In the process of suicide what is Stage 4 define as?

Answer 5

Suicidal ruminations

slowly thinking about suicidal plans

Question 6

In the process of suicide what is Stage 5 define as?

Answer 6

Ideas become concrete,development of a suicide plan, and committing suicide
loses all hope of finding a solution
Plan occupies all person’s mind
Usually a precipitating event

Question 7

What are the risk factors for suicide?

Answer 7

Predisposing
Contributing
Precipitating
Protecting

Question 8

What are the assessment tools for suicidal patient?

Answer 8

Sad person
"Is path warm"
Beck hopelessness scale
OIIQ assessment questions
Ado: **Plan de Securite Pour Crise Suicidaires (PSCS)**

Question 9

What is the mnemonic for the Sad persons assessment?

Answer 9

Sex (if men)
Age (if 25-45 or >65)
Depression
Previous attempts
Ethanol/alcohol use
Rational thinking
Social support lacking
Organized plan
No spouse
Sickness

Question 10

What is the mnemonic for IS PATH WARM, warning signs is suicidal patient?

Answer 10

Ideation
Substance abuse
Purposelessness
Anxiety
Trapped
Hopelessness
Withdrawal
Anger
Recklessness
Mood changes

Question 11

What are the OIIQ assessment questions?

Answer 11

1. Do you feel sad every day?
2. Do you feel depressed?
3. Have you thought about suicide?
4. Do you have a plan?

If person says yes then go on to Suicide Risk Management

Question 12

Define the definitions of the 5 Suicidal.

Answer 12

Suicidal ideation/desire:vague though
Suicidal intent: More when plan
Suicidal threat: verbalizing
Suicidal gesture: intentional threat of behavior
Suicidal attempt: self intented wound

Question 13

What are the 6 steps for a Safety Plan Template, on the Safety Planning Guide?

Answer 13

1. Warning signs that a crisis may be developing
2. Internal coping strategies. things to do without contacting others (relaxation techniques..)
3. People and social settings that provide distraction
4. People whom I can ask for help
5. Professionals or agencies I can contact during a crisis
6. Making the environment safe