Misc
Defined as the act of taking one's life- Not a diagnosis or a disorder but a behavior.
What is Suicide
True or False- Divorce does not play a role in the chances of the individual to attempt or succeed in taking their own lives.
What is False
This is the age group with the highest rate of suicide.
What is ages 45-65
The most important determination the nurse can make regarding a suicidal patient is what.
What is determining if they have a plan and if they have the means to carry it out.
List 3 suicide precautions that the nurse and staff should take regarding a newly admitted patient.
What is:
1 on 1 observation Searching pt belongings
Removing all items in the pt room & vicinty that could prove dangerous
Using only plastic utensils Documenting pt location, mood & behavior q15 min
What percentage of of people who attempt or die by suicide have a mental disorder?
What is 90%.
True or False- Firearms are used more often in adolescent females.
What is False- More often used in adolescent males.
Which socioeconomic status has a higher rate of suicides?
What is both, the very highest and the lowest social classes.
Lack of what implicates an individual as a high risk for suicide during an emotional crisis.
What is lack of an interpersonal support system
What is important to do prior to discharging a patient home
Provide information for the family of a suicidal patient
Studies indicate that a higher risk factor for suicide is associated with what sociocultural findings?
What is family history of suicide
T or F- Women attempt suicide more often then males and are less likely to succeed.
What is True- Men succeed more often- 70%
Suicide risk increases early in treatment with what
What is antidepressants
2 acronyms developed to summarize important factors that may increase a person's risk for suicidal behavior
What is "IS PATH WARM" & CASE.
What is a nurses #1 priority with an actively suicidal patient?
what is Safety
T or F- A suicidal patient should be allowed a private room with the door closed.
What is False- DO NOT assign the pt a private room and the door should remain open at ALL times
T or F- Individuals hospitalized do not have any increased risk of committing suicide than someone who has not been hospitalized.
What is False- 5-10 times greater risk than the general population
List 3 mental health disorders more commonly associated with suicide:
What is:
Bipolar Disorder Schizophrenia
Personality Disorders Eating Disorders
Anxiety Disorder Substance Abuse Disorders
It is important for a nurse to identify and distinguish between what when assessing suicide ideation?
What is between ideas (thoughts), plans (intentions) & attempts (behavior)
What are 3 important things family and friends should be aware of
What is :
To take any hint of suicide seriously
To be a good listener/ acknowledge & accept their feelings/ Try to give them hope
DO NOT judge them or show anger towards them
DO NOT leave them alone
Remove harmful items from home
Seek professional help
2 Classes of medications used in the treatment
What are Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs), Sedative Hypnotic Anxiolytics, Mood Stabilizers & Second Generation Antipsychotics
T or F- Individuals will only provide verbal clues to their intent to harm themselves.
What is False- They will provide both verbal AND behavioral clues indicating their intent to harm themselves.
List 3 occupations that have higher suicide rates:
What are:
Physicians Lawyers
Artists Insurance Agents
Dentists Law Enforcement Officers
What outcome is best to use as a measurement for a suicidal patient with a nursing diagnosis of Risk for Suicide
What is the patient will not experience any harm to self while hospitaized.
Identify 3 strategies used for assisting survivors of suicide victims:
What is:
Encourage him or her to talk about the suicide.
Discourage blaming and scapegoating.
Listen to feelings of guilt and self-persecution.
Talk about personal relationships with the victim.
Recognize differences in styles of grieving.
Assist with development of adaptive coping strategies.
Identify resources that provide support.