Suicide And Violence Risk Recognition - NCLEX-PN
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What does "suicidal intent" mean in suicide risk recognition?
What does "suicidal intent" mean in suicide risk recognition?
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Desire and expectation to die by suicide. It signifies the motivational drive and commitment to follow through on suicidal thoughts or plans.
Desire and expectation to die by suicide. It signifies the motivational drive and commitment to follow through on suicidal thoughts or plans.
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Which hallucination content most elevates violence risk: benign voices or command to harm others?
Which hallucination content most elevates violence risk: benign voices or command to harm others?
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Command hallucinations to harm others. Imperative voices can drive compliance with harmful actions toward others, escalating risk.
Command hallucinations to harm others. Imperative voices can drive compliance with harmful actions toward others, escalating risk.
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Which history finding increases violence risk most: prior assault or remote childhood asthma?
Which history finding increases violence risk most: prior assault or remote childhood asthma?
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History of prior violent behavior. Past violence predicts future incidents due to ingrained behavioral patterns and risk factors.
History of prior violent behavior. Past violence predicts future incidents due to ingrained behavioral patterns and risk factors.
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Which behavior is an early warning sign of potential violence: clenched fists or sleeping more?
Which behavior is an early warning sign of potential violence: clenched fists or sleeping more?
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Clenched fists. This nonverbal cue signals mounting tension and aggression, preceding potential outbursts.
Clenched fists. This nonverbal cue signals mounting tension and aggression, preceding potential outbursts.
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Which statement indicates highest violence risk: "I am angry" or "I have a knife and will stab him"?
Which statement indicates highest violence risk: "I am angry" or "I have a knife and will stab him"?
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"I have a knife and will stab him". Explicit threats with means and targets indicate high potential for immediate violent action.
"I have a knife and will stab him". Explicit threats with means and targets indicate high potential for immediate violent action.
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Which statement most strongly indicates imminent suicide risk: plan, means, or ideation only?
Which statement most strongly indicates imminent suicide risk: plan, means, or ideation only?
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A specific plan with available means. A detailed plan combined with accessible means demonstrates both intent and capability for immediate action.
A specific plan with available means. A detailed plan combined with accessible means demonstrates both intent and capability for immediate action.
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What does "suicidal ideation" mean in clinical risk recognition?
What does "suicidal ideation" mean in clinical risk recognition?
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Thoughts about ending one’s own life. It represents the cognitive precursor to potential suicidal actions, requiring prompt clinical attention.
Thoughts about ending one’s own life. It represents the cognitive precursor to potential suicidal actions, requiring prompt clinical attention.
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What does "suicidal plan" mean in suicide risk recognition?
What does "suicidal plan" mean in suicide risk recognition?
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A chosen method and steps to attempt suicide. Formulating a method and sequence escalates risk by bridging ideation to actionable steps.
A chosen method and steps to attempt suicide. Formulating a method and sequence escalates risk by bridging ideation to actionable steps.
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Which time period carries high suicide risk after psychiatric hospitalization: first week or after one year?
Which time period carries high suicide risk after psychiatric hospitalization: first week or after one year?
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First week after discharge. The transition period lacks inpatient structure, increasing vulnerability to stressors and relapse.
First week after discharge. The transition period lacks inpatient structure, increasing vulnerability to stressors and relapse.
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Which substance-use situation increases suicide risk most: acute intoxication or stable sobriety?
Which substance-use situation increases suicide risk most: acute intoxication or stable sobriety?
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Acute intoxication (especially with alcohol). It impairs judgment and reduces inhibitions, increasing impulsivity toward suicidal actions.
Acute intoxication (especially with alcohol). It impairs judgment and reduces inhibitions, increasing impulsivity toward suicidal actions.
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Which diagnosis is strongly associated with suicide risk: major depression or uncomplicated phobia?
Which diagnosis is strongly associated with suicide risk: major depression or uncomplicated phobia?
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Major depressive disorder. Severe mood disturbances in this disorder significantly elevate the prevalence of suicidal ideation and attempts.
Major depressive disorder. Severe mood disturbances in this disorder significantly elevate the prevalence of suicidal ideation and attempts.
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Which mental status finding most increases suicide risk: command hallucinations or mild anxiety?
Which mental status finding most increases suicide risk: command hallucinations or mild anxiety?
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Command hallucinations to self-harm. Such hallucinations can compel compliance with self-destructive directives, heightening immediate risk.
Command hallucinations to self-harm. Such hallucinations can compel compliance with self-destructive directives, heightening immediate risk.
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Which factor increases suicide risk more: hopelessness or mild situational worry?
Which factor increases suicide risk more: hopelessness or mild situational worry?
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Hopelessness. It correlates strongly with suicidal behavior due to perceived absence of future improvement or options.
Hopelessness. It correlates strongly with suicidal behavior due to perceived absence of future improvement or options.
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Which behavior is a common warning sign of suicide risk: giving away possessions or requesting extra snacks?
Which behavior is a common warning sign of suicide risk: giving away possessions or requesting extra snacks?
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Giving away prized possessions. Distributing belongings suggests preparation for death by resolving personal affairs.
Giving away prized possessions. Distributing belongings suggests preparation for death by resolving personal affairs.
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Which discharge statement is a classic warning sign of suicide risk: "I feel better" or "You will not need to worry"?
Which discharge statement is a classic warning sign of suicide risk: "I feel better" or "You will not need to worry"?
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"You will not need to worry about me much longer". This implies finality and resolved intent, often preceding a suicide attempt.
"You will not need to worry about me much longer". This implies finality and resolved intent, often preceding a suicide attempt.
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Which change can signal increased suicide risk after depression begins to improve?
Which change can signal increased suicide risk after depression begins to improve?
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New energy to act on a preexisting plan. As depressive symptoms lift, regained energy can enable execution of previously contemplated actions.
New energy to act on a preexisting plan. As depressive symptoms lift, regained energy can enable execution of previously contemplated actions.
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