Exam Preview for 160: Suicide Awareness, Assessment and Interventio

Suicide Awareness, Assessment and Intervention for Allied Health Professionals, Module 5

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1. The stigma surrounding suicide is rooted in: Fear of social rejection Misunderstanding & Judgement Ridicule & Discrimination All of the above
2. Reducing the stigma associated with suicide involves: Examine your own feelings about suicide and mental illness Using plain and simple language free of judgment Both A & B None of the above
3. The ______________ mentality is essential for healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive, effective short and long term management for individuals experiencing suicidal ideation or in crisis Superhero It takes a village Lone ranger None of the above
4. When working with a person that has suicidal ideations short-term management includes: Removing firearms, alcohol, drugs, poisons or sharp objects that could be used in a suicide attempt Considering referral options using clinical reasoning and screening tools/techniques Learning to recognize warning signs All of the above
5. A critical element of the long-term management of suicidal ideations is prevention strategies – these include: Teaching coping skills Mindfulness Developing strong social supports All of the above
6. Protective factors to help buffer individuals from suicidal ideation include: Limited Support Isolation Denial Family and community support (connectedness) & Support from ongoing medical and mental health care relationships
7. A suicide survivor is defined as: a family member or friend of a person who died by suicide a family member or friend of a person who died by homicide a family member or friend of a person who died by accident a family member or friend of a person who died suddenly without warning
8. Due to the __________ associated with suicide, many people have trouble discussing suicide and therefore might not reach out to support a suicide survivor. Stigma Doubt Rage None of the above
9. Suicide survivors experience distinctive bereavement issues such as: Significant bewilderment, surprise, shock Overwhelming guilt Self-blame All of the above
10. Suicide is often described as a multifactorial _________ causing feelings of hopelessness, despair, and intense pain. Crisis Perfect storm Challenge Mental health issue