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Suicide and Self-Harm in the Elderly

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1.  Direct self-harm includes which of the following behaviors: Death caused by self-directed injurious behavior with intent to die Thinking about, considering, or planning suicide Cutting or ingesting with known harm to self Refusing food or hydration with known harm to self

2.  An indicated prevention strategy targets which of the following: All residents of a society, community, or facility Those with imminent risk or red flag behaviors Those in a high-risk group None of the above

3.  Risk factors are: Those things that increase the likelihood that a person may attempt suicide The same as warning signs Observable behaviors that a person may be suicidal None of the above

4.  Risk factors include: Age Veteran status LGBTQ status All of the above

5.  Warning signs include: Statement of shame New med seeking Escalating self-harm All of the above

6.  The Four D’s of Suicide Risk include which of the following: Depression Documentation Death Disparity

7.  Which of the following lethal means is equally likely to occur in a long-term setting as in the community? Firearms Medication Jumps/falls All equally likely to occur

8.  Which of the following is a protective factor in the elderly: Loss of a spouse within one year Number of medications Sense of belonging History of depression

9.  Which of the following therapy-led programs can improve participant’s emotional health: Mindfulness Sleep hygiene Resilience training All of the above

10.  The elevated risk of a new resident dying by suicide can last up to: 7-8 days 7-8 weeks 7-8 months 7-8 years