Self Harm/Suicide Assessment Refresher
Self Harm & Suicide Assessment Quiz
Test your knowledge and refresh your skills on self-harm and suicide assessment protocols in behavioral health settings. This quiz covers key concepts related to patient risk levels, assessment timelines, and intervention strategies.
- 6 multiple choice questions
- Focus on best practices in behavioral health
- Immediate feedback on your answers
When working with patients enrolled in a behavioral health protocol, when does the nurse assess for suicidal thoughts, plans or intent?
Admission/first outpatient visit
When clinically indicated or as indicated by protocol
Frequency is determined by current risk level or change in patient condition
Prior to leaving/returning from therapeutic outing
In preparation for discharge
All of the above
Which statement is TRUE about the difference between a medical-surgical/self harm risk screening and a behavioral health suicide/self harm assessment?
Both are required for all inpatients at the Clinical Center
Everyone on the inpatient behavioral health unit is high risk
The Med/Surg Screening conducted is a simple 4 question tool. A positive response would indicate the need for further evaluation by social work/Psychiatry. The Behavioral Health unit Assessment is extensive and includes specific thoughts/plans
A Nurse Practitioner or MD assigns the patient risk level on the Behavioral Health Unit
At this risk level, the patient denies suicidal thoughts. Reassessment is conducted whenever there is a change in patient's condition or an escalation risk
High Acute
High Chronic
Medium
Low
At this risk level, patient report passive suicidal ideation with no intent or plan, reassessment occurs at least every 24 hours and whenever there is a change in escalation risk
High Acute
High Chronic
Medium
Low
At this risk level, the patient reports ongoing chronic thoughts of self harm with no current plan or intent. Reassessment occurs twice daily (once on day shift once on evening shift)
High Acute
High Chronic
Medium
Low
At this risk level, the patient reports imminent intention and/or plan or is exhibiting impulsive behaviors. Reassessments occur at least twice daily
High Acute
High Chronic
Medium
Low
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