Suicide

Question 0

Suicide Ideation

Answer 0

client is having thoughts about committing suicide

Question 1

Suicide:

Answer 1

Intentional Act of killing oneself

Question 2

Levels of Nursing Intervention

Answer 2

1. Primary
2. Secondary
3. Tertiary

Question 3

Levels of Nursing Intervention:

Primary

Answer 3

Prevention strategies that include providing information and education to at-risk populations

Question 4

Levels of Nursing Intervention:

Secondary

Answer 4

Management of the suicide crisis

Question 5

Levels of Nursing Intervention:

Tertiary

Answer 5

interventions with the family or friends of a person who committed suicide

Question 6

Risk factors for Suicide:

Answer 6

1. adolescent, young adult
2. older adult males
3. Native Americans
4. ppl w/ comorbid mental illness- MDD, anxiety disorders, substance abuse, schizo, eating disorders, bipolar, personality…
5. loss of employment & finances
6. Feelings of isolation
7. powerlessness
8. prior attempts at suicide
9. loss of loved ones

Question 7

Protective Factors:

Answer 7

1. Feelings of responsibility
2. Current pregnancy
3. Religious and cultural beliefs
4. Overall satisfaction with life
5. presence of adequate social support
6. effective coping and problem solving skills
7. access to appropriate medical care

Question 8

Assess client’s suicide plan:

Answer 8

1. Do they have a plan?
2. How lethal is the plan?
3. Can the client describe the plan exactly?
4. Does the client have access to the intended method?
5. Has the client’s mood changed?- sudden change in mood from sad to happy-> intention to commit suicide

Question 9

Suicide Precautions:

Answer 9

1. Initiate 1:1 constant supervision around the clock
2. document the clients location, mood, and quotes q15min.
3. Remove all potential harmful objects
4. Only plastic utensils
5. always check clients hands, especially if they are hidden
6. do not assign a private room
7. Ensure they swallow meds
8. Identify if medication are lethal with overdose