Chapter 16 Flashcards
suicide prevention (7 cards)
suicide notes
Suicide is one of the major health problems in the United States
suicide completion is more common in white men, especially older men
the following terms I want you to define
suicidality
suicidal ideation
suicide attempt
parasuicide
lethality
all suicide related behavior and thoughts of completing or attempting suicide and suicidal ideation
thinking about and planning one’s own death
nonfatal, self-inflicted destructive act with explicit or implicit intent to die
voluntary, apparent attempt at suicide, commonly called a suicidal gesture in which the aim is not death
the probability that a person will successfully complete suicide
suicidal people characteristically have feelings of?
worthlessness, guilt, hopelessness that are so overwhelming that they feel unable to go on with life and feel unfit to live
what is the first priority to a patient who is suicidial?
safety, always using the least restrictive intervention
we always should take suicide statement seriously. we want to follow what anagram and what does each of the words mean?
is path warm?
ideation
substance abuse
purposelessness
anxiety
trapped
hopelessness
withdrawal
anger
reckless
mood
never leave a patient alone.
provide 1;1 supervision at all times
it is always better to be safe than sorry
secure room
windows are locked
break proof glass and mirror
plastic flatware
no cords
no belts
no matches
no sharp objects/razors
patient care
frequent observations
staff communication
develop relationship
written behavior
medications
little restraints as possible/unless needed
monitor and restrict visitors
what are the 5 ways to prevent suicide?
ask : talking about suicide may reduce, not increase suicidal ideation
keep them safe : reduce access to lethal means
be there : increasing connectedness/limiting isolation is a protective factor
help them connect : calling 988 may reduce hopelessness
follow up :checking in with a phone call, text, or even a postcard can reduce suicide risk
