lecture two--suicide and NSSI

Question 1

suicidal ideation

Answer 1

Thoughts about killing onself

Question 2

suicidal attempt

Answer 2

To engage in self injurious behavior WITH THE INTENT to end one’s life. The person has STOPPED coping.

Question 3

NSSI (cutting, burning, etc.)

Answer 3

To engage in self injurious behavior as a means of coping, many times the intent is not to end the life. NSSI is more done to be able to deal with the emotions and feelings that are coming up for that person. As long as they’re still coping, there is hope to get them to tx.

Question 4

biological factors for suicide

Answer 4

low serotonin, familial tendency (identical twins), family hx (?)

Question 5

environmental factors for suicide

Answer 5

family conflict, low parental monitoring

Question 6

who is more likely to attempt vs. complete

Answer 6

women are more likely to attempt, men are more likely to complete the attempt

Question 7

the Colombia scale is used for…

Answer 7

what most units use to assess suicide risk

Question 8

what is the most prevelant cause of suicide in hospitals

Answer 8

suicide by hanging

Question 9

nursing diagnoses r/t suicide

Answer 9

hopelessness, low self-esteem, risk for suicide, anxiety

Question 10

interventions to prevent suicide

Answer 10

screen for suicidal ideation, assess risk for suicide attempt, assess risk of objects, remove risk factors

Question 11

nursing outcomes for preventing suicide

Answer 11

pt. will have reduced hopelessness, increased self esteem, will identify triggers, will seek counseling.