Suicide Intervention and Prevention

Question 1

_________ risk is in transitions.

Answer 1

Suicide

Question 2

What does E.A.S.T stand for?

Answer 2

> Establish

> Assess

> Supervise

> Transport

Question 3

In the E.A.S.T concept, what does E (establish) consist of?

Answer 3

Establish rapport with the person. Listen in supportive manner

Question 4

In the E.A.S.T concept, what does A (Assess) consist of?

Answer 4

Access the person for risk of suicide

Question 5

In the E.A.S.T concept, what does S (supervise) consist of?

Answer 5

Supervise the person constantly. Safety is top priority

Question 6

In the E.A.S.T concept, what does T (Transport) consist of?

Answer 6

> Transport (or arrange) for any person who is potentially suicidal

Question 7

What are some signs of immediate risk of suicide?

Answer 7

• Is talking about wanting to die or to kill oneself.
• Is looking for a way to kill oneself, such as searching online or obtaining a gun.
• Is talking about feeling hopeless or having no reason to live.

Question 8

What are some of the most significant risk factors to ask about concerning suicide?

Answer 8

> Prior suicide attempts

> Alcohol and drug abuse

> Mood and anxiety

Question 9

For individual between the age of 15-24, suicide is the ________ highest cause of death.

Answer 9

second