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Mr. D Suicide

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True or False. PPL who talk about suicide never commit it.   False  
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True or False. Mentioning the word suicide will cause the suicidal individual to actually commit suicide.   False  
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True or False. There is no way to help someone who really wants to actually commit suicide.   True  
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True or False. PPL who talk about suicide are only trying to get attention.   False  
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Approximately ___% of all PPL who commit suicide or attempt suicide have a diagnosed mental disorder.   95%  
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Suicide is not a   diagnosis or a disorder  
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Suicide is a   behavior  
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Suicide risk may increase early during treatment with   antidepressants, as the return of energy brings about an increased ability to act out self destructive wishes. Especially with teenagers (Prozac Zoloft)  
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Suicide rate for single person is ____ of married persons.   twice  
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Suicide rate for divorced, separated, and widowed person is?   4-5 times more than normal  
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____ _____ over the age of __ are at the greatest risk of all gender/race groups to commit suicide.   White Male >80yrs  
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Most common method of completed suicide in children and adolescents.   Firearms  
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Suicide is ranked #__ cause of death among teenagers.   2  
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__ out of __ teens who attempt suicide will give a clear sign (poem, post, or blog on Youtube/Facebook/Twitter).   4 out of 5  
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Teen suicides outnumber teen   homicides  
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Teenage suicide risk factors   death obsession, grade drop, guilt/shame, change in personality or appearance  
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#1 suicide city   Las Vegas (non residents)  
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#1 suicide state   Alaska  
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Women attempt suicide ____ than men.   more  
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Men succeed at suicide ____ than women.   more  
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Suicide by firearm:   56%men 30%women  
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Suicide by hanging:   24%men 21%women  
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Suicide by poisoning/OD:   13%men 40%women  
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Individuals with ____ _____ are far more likely to commit suicide than those in any other psychiatric group.   mood disorders (major depression and bipolar disorder)  
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What to ask suicidal person?   1 Do you have a plan? 2 Tell me your plan in detail. 3 What have you lost? 4 Determine baseline  
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Be aware of clients support system such as:   friends family peers  
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Precipitating stressors are   what led you to this point  
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Relevant history   Have you been suicidal before. Is there a family history of suicide attempts or mental illness. Asocial or no friends.  
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Life stage issues such as:   Retirement, mid-life crises, adolescents.  
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protective factors (+)   religion, young age  
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risk factors (-)   bipolar, single, alcohol, homeless, history of suicide, delusional  
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Highest risk for suicide   John, 72, white, methodist, low income, cancer  
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Some biological factors may be associated with the predisposition to suicide.   genetics, decreased serotonin levels  
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Theresa, 27, over dosed on meds. She said "Boyfriend broke up with me. We been together for 6 years. I love him. I'll never get over him." What is the best response?   "You must be feeling very sad about your loss."  
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Nurse identifies Theresa as a risk for suicide related to feelings of hopelessness due to loss of relationship. What be the outcome criteria.   The client has experienced no physical harm to herself  
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Theresa is hospitalized after suicide attempt. What would Freud say is the cause.   She is angry at her boyfriend for breaking up with her and has turned the anger inward on herself.  
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Suicidal Theresa says "When I get out of here, I'm going to use a no-fail method." What is the best response?   What exactly do you plan to do?  
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Suicide Risk for depressed, withdrawn, statements of worthlessness, ADL difficulty, no support   High  
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Theresa attempt suicide before and is on suicide watch. She says that she is still feeling suicidal. What is the best intervention?   Check on Theresa every 15 minutes or assign a staff person to stay with her on a one-to-one basis.  
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Appropriate suicide precaution intervention?   Remove all sharp objects, belts, and potentially dangerous items. Accompany client to off unit activities. Obtain promise that she will not self harm within next 12 hrs.  
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Successful psycho therapy could be measured by which behaviors?   Theresa has an increased sense of self worth.  
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7 Nsg Interventions for suicidal patient.   1 "Have you thought about harming yourself? How?" 2 removing dangerous stuff. 3 No-harm contract. 4 Watch closely. 5 Meds. 6 Frequent IRREGULAR rounds. 7 talk about feelings  
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